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Teja Lele

Contributing Writer

Teja Lele is a freelance editor who loves to write. She trained as an architect, only to find that her love for words outweighed that for architectural drawings. She loves to read, watch crime shows, and believes the best stories are found between the pages of a passport.

ARTICLES BY TEJA LELE

Research shows that spending time in quiet nature reduces stress, anxiety and repetitive thoughts, and restores attention. (istockphoto)

Travel: In a world of noise, silence becomes the ultimate luxury trip

5 min read . 11 May 2025

The Buddhist temple Kalutara Bodhiya (iStock)

Sri Lanka travel: Skip touristy Galle and Bentota, head to Kalutara

5 min read . 04 May 2025

Every year, on the Sunday of May Day weekend, residents re-enact the legend of giant Bolster, a local figure in Cornish folklore. (Courtesy St Agnes Parish Council )

Travel: Celebrating an evil giant's failed love story in Cornwall

5 min read . 03 May 2025

Sinhalese kokis similar to Kerala's rose cookies are a staple on the Sri Lankan new year menu. (Istockphoto)

The shared food heritage of Sinhalese and Indian festive menus

4 min read . 14 Apr 2025

The Haa summer festival. (Image courtesy: Department of Tourism, Bhutan)

Travel: Finding a sense of belonging in Haa Valley

5 min read . 01 Apr 2025

Chicken Ruby (center) and a selection of dishes served at Dishoom and Permit Room.

From Dishoom to Permit Room: How Indian food changed in the UK

5 min read . 31 Mar 2025

The Nordic countries have their own philosophies that help them lead more fruitful lives. (iStockphoto)

The secret behind the world's happiest countries

5 min read . 16 Mar 2025

The hot stone bath at Amankora Paro, Bhutan

Travel: Unwinding with a cascade of hot stones in Bhutan

5 min read . 01 Mar 2025

A selection of fastelavnsboller at Hart Bageri in Copenhagen. (Photo courtesy: Wonderful Copenhagen)

The delicious doughy sweet treat of Denmark

5 min read . 25 Feb 2025

The rocky Cornish headland at Land’s End, the south-western most point of England. (Visit Britain )

Travel: Finding mermaid tears on a Cornwall beach

5 min read . 21 Feb 2025

Kate Middleton in a festive Fair Isle turtleneck a (Courtesy Instagram/The Prince and Princess of Wales)

Fair Isle jumpers: The centuries-old history of a festive sweater

4 min read . 19 Dec 2024

Fish and chips with beer. (Photo by Camille C, Pexels)

Can UK's beloved fish and chips survive rising costs and closures?

5 min read . 03 Dec 2024

Experts believe that the human brain is most calm and focused when you wake, which is why beginning your day early helps you kick off a more productive day. (iStockphoto)

Can a night owl become a morning person?

6 min read . 24 Nov 2024

Champaner-Pavagadh is a Unesco World Heritage Site (istockphoto)

Stories in stone: Champaner, Gujarat’s 'forgotten city'

5 min read . 06 Nov 2024

Baskerville House in Bournville (iStockphoto)

Looking for India’s favourite chocolate in Bournville

3 min read . 17 Oct 2024

Across the world, companies and hotels are now tailoring holidays around exploration of hobbies, and travellers don’t mind paying a steep amount for these customised holidays. (AFP)

Why hobbidays are the latest global travel trend

4 min read . 12 Sep 2024

Blue Sky Mausoleum in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo. (Courtesy Visit Buffalo)

Buffalo, the home of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie style

5 min read . 07 Sep 2024

Yurts are being set up across the country, in campsites at national parks as well as weekend homes.

Travel: Camp out in a yurt for luxury with a view

5 min read . 20 Aug 2024

The Chamarel 7-Coloured Earth Geopark in Mauritius is a geological wonder with small dunes in seven colours: red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow.

Travel: Cooking to hiking, explore Mauritius beyond its beaches

5 min read . 08 Aug 2024

Oxford brings together stunning architecture, history and culture. (iStockphoto)

Travel: Make time for Oxford’s cult car

5 min read . 21 Jul 2024