When the sun sets over the Djemaa el-Fna, the main square in Marrakech, it’s like a scene unfolding from One Thousand and One Nights. A rooftop terrace is a great place to begin the evening…

“I find doors incredibly fascinating; the mysterious thrill of what lies behind, the meticulous patterns adorning them, the stories that they hold within the walls they enclose, the scents of nostalgia and centuries of history engrained in their essence.”

“When I think of Benares, I think of the smell of still water, marigolds, kumkum, and oil from the kachoris, and the comfort of walking in crowded streets.”

“Reds, ochres, teals, greys, and greens at every turn resembled a painter’s palette and I saw inspiration for creative projects yet to be born.”

“I forever longed to lose myself in the remarkable silence among the dunes. Letting the golden sands embrace me.”

“Goa is different from other parts of India as it’s a nice way to dip your toe into the cultural and social aspects of the country without feeling overwhelmed. It’s a chic and chill locale where you can feel comfortable: flip-flops to heels, sarong to sari, bathing suit to a casual coverup.”

Reader Purvi D. Shah sent us a postcard from the medieval village of Èze, in the south of France, where she spent a holiday with her husband.