How to spend 96 hours in….

Travel is more than checking off tourist sites – it’s about experiencing a destination’s soul. We believe in slow, intentional exploration that benefits local communities and treads lightly on the environment. A city reveals different faces to different travelers: a photographer might spend dawn capturing light in ancient stepwells, while a food lover explores generations-old spice markets with local chefs. Our 96-hour guides embrace these diverse perspectives, showing how each destination transforms through different lenses. We’ve tapped into our network of local specialists – from celebrated chefs to master artisans, adventure guides to cultural historians – to share their personal blueprints for experiencing their city, revealing hidden gems and insider perspectives that bring each destination to life.

 

96 Hours: Reimagining City Breaks for Mindful Travelers

Back in 2015, I started visiting mainstream destinations differently. I’d spend a day seeing what all tour companies showcase, but then dedicate another week to discovering what else made these places tick. I wanted to know why else they were ‘famous,’ what locals did, where they ate, what

96 Hours in Delhi

Delhi – The main gateway to India, one third of the Golden Triangle, a heritage city and a vibrant metropolis. Highlights: Two extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Monuments, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar as well as Asia’s largest mosque. Wonderful architecture, and the wide-open tree lined avenues of Lutyen’s

96 Hours in Varanasi

Varanasi is unique, ancient and spiritual, artistic and paradoxical. It is one of the most important places of Hinduism as to die here and be cremated is to achieve moksha (freedom from the cycle of rebirth). The essence of the city plays out in its daily rituals which

96 Hours in Amritsar

Discover the rich culture of the Punjab from its famous temples to its iconic food. Amritsar is the spiritual and cultural center of the Sikh religion, home to the magnificent Golden Temple. But it offers much more than just religious sites. The city pulses with Punjabi culture, from

96 Hours for foodies and shopping

Varanasi Foodie Experience: Varanasi’s culinary scene is a blend of street food and traditional Banarasi cuisine. Don’t miss the famous Banarasi paan, a betel leaf preparation, and the local specialty of malaiyo, a frothy milk dessert available only in winter. For authentic local flavors, head to the ghats