BY SHIKHA
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Economic Times Sunday Magazine, October 21, 2018 – King in the North (Game of Thrones travel in Northern Ireland) Economic Times Sunday Magazine, September 23, 2018 – Bucolic Bliss Amid Wine & Windmills (Jakson Inns, Phaltan) India outbound Magazine, September-October, 2018 – Ramble in Rapperswil ET Panache Travel, September 13 , 2018 – Eat and … Read more PORTFOLIO
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Often regarded as the gateway to the “lost” city of Machu Picchu, Cusco in Peru is a powerhouse of culture and a living monument to Inca history
Enter the colonial city of Cusco and the first thing that strikes the eye is its archetypal architecture and stone-walled alleys. For individuals used to living in fabricated urban spaces and cities dotted with skyscrapers, a visit to South America’s oldest continuously inhabited city is nothing short of time travel!
From a splendidly old-fashioned train journey through the Sacred Valley to losing oneself in the tranquility of the terraced ruins, the Machu Picchu experience is everything but ordinary
Taking inspiration from Twain’s words, I let everything else take a back seat and took off to South America. Reaching a place that’s diametrically on the other side of the globe requires a lot of patience. After 30 hours of hovering, I finally landed in Lima (the capital city of Peru) only hoping the beauty of Machu Picchu would be worth the jet lag. And, it turned out to be nothing less than spectacular!
If you’re someone with a deep interest in politics, a visit to the former political prison on Robben Island should top your list of “must-dos in and around Cape Town”
Known as the most European city in South Africa, Cape Town is a magical melagne of art, history, culture, and striking topography
Many talk about quitting the city life for the beauty and tranquility of the mountains, but very few end up taking the plunge. With a paradise like Cape Town in existence, you may want to change your plans. When you visit the city, you come to the realisation that you can savour the best of both worlds without having to give up on either. Yes, Cape Town is a jewel in South Africa’s crown that’s endlessly fascinating. While its beaches and mountains burst with flora and fauna, the harbour and streets are buzzing with contemporary coffee joints and nightlife destinations. This is where age-old architecture blends seamlessly with minimalist avant-garde designs.
Escape the endless Indian summer and set out on a quest for adrenaline-pumping adventure and surreal vistas. A quick guide to ski resorts in Lake Tahoe – where California and Nevada meet
Living in a country that doesn’t see a lot of snow, an all-white landscape is bound to give you a singular feeling. And when at Lake Tahoe, it’s difficult to even find words that do justice to its jaw-dropping vistas and scenery. The best way to soak in the beauty is to put on a pair of skis or strap a board to your feet and hurtle down a snow-covered mountain, shredding powder along the slopes. But wait — there’s more to this ski heaven.
Picture an island 4,405 sq km long with a population of merely 4,600 humans and uncountable wildlife. A place where you aren’t greeted with morning newspaper, but Australian sea lions basking on pristine white beaches, koalas dozing on towering eucalyptus trees and kangaroos – many carrying their young joeys in the pouch – hopping around in vast verdant spaces. A place where people have deep values, simple genuineness and a special connection with each other as well as the nature around. That’s Kangaroo Island (KI as locals call it) for you – a remote, rural Australian experience.
In South Australia, what’s on your plate is as diverse as the region’s people and scenery. Here’s an epicurean’s guide to the mecca of “fusion food”
