Even as the pandemic has forced us indoors, celebs fondly recall their favourite travel destinations on World Tourism Day

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O travel is to live… Many go by this mantra. Sadly, at the moment the pandemic has curtailed our excursions and we are left to just virtual trips! What better than the World Tourism Day for a quick recap of one’s favourite destinations though; actors speak about theirs…

New York rocks

I loved New York so much that it feels I left half my soul there. The energy was so different and also the culture. I lived on Fifth Avenue and especially loved Central Park. I dream of going back. I went to Leh last winter and it was wonderful. Everyone warned me not to go in the off season, but the joy of being the only one to soak in the snowy landscape was incomparable.—Pia Bajpiee, actor

Mountain love

My favourite getaway is Canada. I have explored some areas while others remain. Also, I am completely besotted by the mountains and what better than those in Srinagar! I have been to Kashmir just once and enjoyed visiting Gulmarg. Wish I could visit Kashmir every year.—Isha Rikhi, actor

Goa is amazing

Goa remains my favourite destination. I am a beach person and crave for peace. Palolem in South Goa, for its calm waters and scenic beauty, is my favourite beach. Also that I shot my first movie, Missing on a Weekend, there makes the place special. And then we shot another web series, Glitter, in Goa.—Shiva Dagar, actor

Greek sojourn

Mykonos in Greece is my favourite destination. I love partying and have explored the world’s best party destinations. I thought like the rest of the world that Ibiza must be the place, but an impromptu trip to Mykonos made Ibiza’s parties fade away. One small island and what fun! In India, I am a diehard fan of Sonmarg. My mother is from Kashmir so that makes me a little partial towards it. I love trekking there and experienced my first ever snow there, which makes it special.—Sahil Anand, actor

Ladakh calling

I love going to Shanghai and Los Angeles. In India, Kerala and Goa are amazing. I’ve been to Goa multiple times. I have never been to Ladakh, but it’s on my bucket list.—Elnaaz Norouzi, actor

Delightful Dubai

Dubai is my favourite vacation spot; it has something to offer to everyone. I have been there a couple of times. Goa remains my top spot within the country. I had amazing time during early March in Goa before the lockdown. I will settle around the beaches, as mountains give me motion sickness! —Karan Chhabra, actor