The WMYT Journal

Field notes from around the world.

Insider guides, practical wisdom and editorial dispatches from our team on the ground.

Best time to visit the Taj Mahal

Heritage · 5 min read

Best time to visit the Taj Mahal

When the marble turns rose-gold and the crowds disappear — a private guide's window.

A river-rafting & yoga guide to Rishikesh

Wellness · 7 min read

A river-rafting & yoga guide to Rishikesh

How to balance adrenaline and ashram in five extraordinary days.

What to wear in Jaipur

Practical · 4 min read

What to wear in Jaipur

Fabric, palette and protocol — dressing for India's most photographed city.

Angkor Wat at dawn: a complete guide

International · 6 min read

Angkor Wat at dawn: a complete guide

How to secure VIP access to the world's largest religious monument before the sunrise crowds.

The ultimate Maldives overwater villa guide

International · 8 min read

The ultimate Maldives overwater villa guide

North Male Atoll vs. Baa Atoll — which island should you choose for an overwater escape?

Is solo travel in Southeast Asia safe?

Safety · 9 min read

Is solo travel in Southeast Asia safe?

A frank look at Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bali for the solo luxury traveller.

Best food experiences across Asia

Food · 6 min read

Best food experiences across Asia

From a Jaipur thali in a haveli to Hoi An lantern street to Singapore Michelin tables.

Bali beyond the tourist trail

International · 5 min read

Bali beyond the tourist trail

Private villa life in Ubud, hidden rice terraces, and sacred temple blessings at dawn.

Luxury India packing checklist

Practical · 6 min read

Luxury India packing checklist

From silk scarves to medical kit — what we send every guest before departure.

Ha Long Bay cruise: what no one tells you

International · 7 min read

Ha Long Bay cruise: what no one tells you

Choosing the right junk boat, the best cabin, and timing your Vietnam itinerary perfectly.

The Palaces of Rajasthan: a royal itinerary

Heritage · 8 min read

The Palaces of Rajasthan: a royal itinerary

Udaipur, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur — staying inside India's former kingdoms.

Himalayan retreat guide: Ladakh & Leh

Wellness · 7 min read

Himalayan retreat guide: Ladakh & Leh

High altitude sanctuaries, ancient monasteries, and luxury tented camps under star-filled skies.

The Journal Letter

Curated travel dispatches from our destinations, twice a month.