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Sneha Chakraborty

Sneha Chakraborty is a journalist and photographer covering how travel intersects with food, culture, and identity. Her reporting has appeared in National Geographic Traveller India, Lonely Planet, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue India, and Hindustan Times, where she spent two years on staff as a correspondent covering travel and culture. She is an alumna of the University of Westminster`s Westminster School of Media, Arts and Design. Currently based in Delhi, she grew up in various cities across India and has lived in Amsterdam, and London.

Recent Articles by Sneha Chakraborty

The Best Places To Visit In Langkawi, Malaysia — Southeast Asia

The Best Places To Visit In Langkawi, Malaysia

From a UNESCO Geopark to the Durian Perangin Waterfall, this list of attractions and places to visit in Langkawi is an essential bookmark.

By Sneha ChakrabortyFeb 11, 2025 | 16 min read

China Gives Visa-Free Access To ASEAN Tour Groups Visiting Xishuangbanna, Yunnan — News

China Gives Visa-Free Access To ASEAN Tour Groups Visiting Xishuangbanna, Yunnan

China has announced a new visa-free access policy for ASEAN tour groups visiting Xishuangbanna in Yunnan province for up to six days.

By Sneha ChakrabortyFeb 10, 2025 | 2 min read

North Korea Begins Cautious Tourism Reopening After Years of Isolation — News

North Korea Begins Cautious Tourism Reopening After Years of Isolation

North Korea is welcoming back tourists after years of COVID isolation, starting with tours to the Rason Special Economic Zone.

By Sneha ChakrabortyFeb 07, 2025 | 2 min read

Historic Blizzard Dumps Record Snowfall On Hokkaido, Extreme Cold Grips Japan — News

Historic Blizzard Dumps Record Snowfall On Hokkaido, Extreme Cold Grips Japan

A historic blizzard has brought record-breaking snowfall to Hokkaido, affecting travel and causing widespread disruption across Japan.

By Sneha ChakrabortyFeb 05, 2025 | 2 min read

Hans Zimmer's 'Diamond In The Desert' Concert Film Coming To Cinemas — News

Hans Zimmer's 'Diamond In The Desert' Concert Film Coming To Cinemas

Hans Zimmer's concert film, showcasing performances in Dubai along with a special composition for the city, is set to debut globally in March.

By Sneha ChakrabortyFeb 05, 2025 | 2 min read

Tibet Airlines Connects Hong Kong To Lhasa With New Direct Flights — News

Tibet Airlines Connects Hong Kong To Lhasa With New Direct Flights

Tibet Airlines' new twice-weekly flight service between Hong Kong and Lhasa, starting February 19, is expected to boost tourism in Tibet.

By Sneha ChakrabortyFeb 04, 2025 | 2 min read

2025 Travel Bucket List: Where T+L Editors Are Planning To Go This Year — Planning

2025 Travel Bucket List: Where T+L Editors Are Planning To Go This Year

To start the year strong, here are some travel experiences T+L editors are planning to check off their bucket list in 2025.

By Sneha ChakrabortyJan 31, 2025 | 12 min read

Must-Visit Attractions In Melaka: Uncovering Malaysia's Beautiful Port City — Southeast Asia

Must-Visit Attractions In Melaka: Uncovering Malaysia's Beautiful Port City

Explore Melaka's iconic attractions, from the Baba & Nyonya Museum to the Melaka Straits Mosque, offering a glimpse into history and culture.

By Sneha ChakrabortyJan 31, 2025 | 14 min read

India, China To Reopen Kailash Mansarovar Route, Resume Direct Flights — News

India, China To Reopen Kailash Mansarovar Route, Resume Direct Flights

In a sign of warming ties, India and China have agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and direct flights between the two nations.

By Sneha ChakrabortyJan 28, 2025 | 2 min read

Moon Lands On World Monuments Watch List, Joining Endangered Heritage Sites — News

Moon Lands On World Monuments Watch List, Joining Endangered Heritage Sites

The World Monuments Fund has expanded its reach beyond Earth, adding the moon to its threatened heritage sites list. All you need to know!

By Sneha ChakrabortyJan 21, 2025 | 3 min read

New Boardwalk At Mandai Wildlife Reserve Now Open For Public — News

New Boardwalk At Mandai Wildlife Reserve Now Open For Public

The scenic Mandai Boardwalk connecting River Wonders and Singapore Zoo offers immersive nature exploration and stunning reservoir views.

By Sneha ChakrabortyJan 20, 2025 | 2 min read

Kyoto Takes Aim At Overtourism With Steep Hotel Tax Increase — News

Kyoto Takes Aim At Overtourism With Steep Hotel Tax Increase

Tourists visiting Kyoto can expect to pay higher hotel taxes in 2026 as the Japan city aims to mitigate the negative impacts of overtourism.

By Sneha ChakrabortyJan 16, 2025 | 2 min read

Saudi Arabia To Grant Visa-On-Arrival For Hong Kong Citizens — News

Saudi Arabia To Grant Visa-On-Arrival For Hong Kong Citizens

Hong Kong citizens can soon access Saudi Arabia with a visa-on-arrival, offering single or multiple entry options for smoother travel.

By Sneha ChakrabortyJan 14, 2025 | 2 min read

Three-Day Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued For Multiple States In Malaysia — News

Three-Day Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued For Multiple States In Malaysia

A monsoon surge is expected to dump heavy rainfall on Malaysia from January 15 to 18, with MetMalaysia issuing a warning for several states.

By Sneha ChakrabortyJan 14, 2025 | 2 min read

A Shopper’s Guide To The Deals And Dilemmas Of Thailand’s MBK Center — Southeast Asia

A Shopper’s Guide To The Deals And Dilemmas Of Thailand’s MBK Center

Planning to visit Thailand’s MBK Center? From its tourist trap reputation to spotting counterfeit goods, here’s everything you need to know.

By Sneha ChakrabortyJan 09, 2025 | 8 min read

Places To Visit And Things To Do In Sai Kung, A Scenic Coastal Retreat In Hong Kong — Asia

Places To Visit And Things To Do In Sai Kung, A Scenic Coastal Retreat In Hong Kong

Dubbed ‘Hong Kong’s back garden’, Sai Kung town is home to anime-like landscapes, fishing villages, and an unending seafood market.

By Sneha ChakrabortyJan 08, 2025 | 14 min read

HK Express Airlines Expands Operations, Named 'Fastest Growing Airline' Of 2024 — News

HK Express Airlines Expands Operations, Named 'Fastest Growing Airline' Of 2024

HK Express Airlines, Cathay Pacific's low-cost arm, saw big growth in 2024, with a 40 percent year-on-year increase in passenger numbers.

By Sneha ChakrabortyJan 07, 2025 | 3 min read

Take A Guided Walking Tour To Explore Phuket's Night Markets Like A Local — Southeast Asia

Take A Guided Walking Tour To Explore Phuket's Night Markets Like A Local

A local-guided tour of Phuket's night markets will walk you into a night full of food, shopping, and much more steeped in local Thai culture.

By Sneha ChakrabortyJan 06, 2025 | 10 min read

China Unveils Prototype For The Fastest High-Speed Train In The World — News

China Unveils Prototype For The Fastest High-Speed Train In The World

China's prototype surpasses its previous speed record, showing the potential to become the fastest high-speed train in the world at 450 km/hr.

By Sneha ChakrabortyJan 02, 2025 | 2 min read

An Essential Guide To Navigating Bangkok's Glitzy Phrom Phong Area — Southeast Asia

An Essential Guide To Navigating Bangkok's Glitzy Phrom Phong Area

Whether you're a cocktail connoisseur, a culture junkie or just need a shop-cation, Phrom Phong in Bangkok is an exciting place to discover.

By Sneha ChakrabortyJan 02, 2025 | 9 min read

Phang Nga Bay Area: An Insider’s Slow Travel Guide To This Gorgeous Thai Island — Southeast Asia

Phang Nga Bay Area: An Insider’s Slow Travel Guide To This Gorgeous Thai Island

Your weekend guide to the best spots, from James Bond Island to Koh Panyee, and the best way to admire Phang Nga Bay's emerald-green waters.

By Sneha ChakrabortyJan 01, 2025 | 9 min read

A First Timer’s Guide To The Charming Town Of Lahad Datu, Malaysia — Southeast Asia

A First Timer’s Guide To The Charming Town Of Lahad Datu, Malaysia

Even when judged against its more glamorous counterparts, Lahad Datu has a lot going on. Here’s your guide to visiting this Malaysian gem.

By Sneha ChakrabortyDec 30, 2024 | 9 min read

The Year In Travel News: Looking Back At The Top Headlines Of 2024 — News

The Year In Travel News: Looking Back At The Top Headlines Of 2024

Robotaxis, auroras, visa-free and passport-free travel. Let's take a retrospective look at the most prominent travel news stories of 2024.

By Sneha ChakrabortyDec 29, 2024 | 16 min read

These Co-Branded Credit Cards Can Be Your Ticket To A Better Travel Experience — Planning

These Co-Branded Credit Cards Can Be Your Ticket To A Better Travel Experience

If you're a frequent traveller, here's how the best co-branded credit cards can save money while enhancing your travel experience.

By Sneha ChakrabortyDec 05, 2024 | 17 min read

Revealed: Underrated Destinations For A White Christmas In Asia — Destinations

Revealed: Underrated Destinations For A White Christmas In Asia

Here’s a comprehensive list of the most underrated white Christmas destinations in Asia, where a snowy December is almost always guaranteed.

By Sneha ChakrabortyDec 02, 2024 | 9 min read

Must-Visit Places In Kota Kinabalu, One Of Malaysia's Fastest-Growing Cities — Southeast Asia

Must-Visit Places In Kota Kinabalu, One Of Malaysia's Fastest-Growing Cities

Whether you are a culture lover, beach enthusiast or a museum-hopper, here are some of the top places to visit in Malaysia’s Kota Kinabalu.

By Sneha ChakrabortyNov 29, 2024 | 12 min read

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