To give a foretaste of what awaits the Indian and indeed global cricket fans, we have dedicated a section of this issue of India Outbound to the gentlemen’s game, including on how England and Wales plan to use the World Cup to boost tourism. And for those who want a luxurious vacation, the idyllic bays of azure waters and cool breeze of the Mediterranean, make for perfect destinations to set sails and get going.

In this issue we also travel to the magical flower city of Guangzhou in China that has unique mix of traditional Chinese and European influence and we also introduce our readers to the different tribes in Africa.