Taichung is the laidback and artsy capital of Taiwan, with universities, colleges, museums and art-filled public spaces.

Sugarcane-loaded scenery, tropical lushness, great food and drink made Mauritius a modern paradise for Kishore & Smita Iyengar.

And the best time to visit is between September and March - for bird-watching and tiger sighting - and between April and June for elephants...