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What To Do in Istanbul in 48 Hours

Istanbul – the name itself evokes so many exotic images. The azure Bosphorus, the striking Sultanahmet Mosque, the ...
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December 8, 2017
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Paris, je t'aime! My recent press trip was quite Paris, je t'aime!

My recent press trip was quite hectic but I had half a day free, so here's what I did:
- Hopped on the metro from Roland-Garros to Concorde
- Joined the locals and tourists in enjoying the sunshine at Tuileries Garden
- Popped into @museeorangerie to admire Monet's Water Lilies and see the eclectic Walter-Guillaume collection
- Walked across the Tuileries Garden to the Louvre (didn't go in)
- Stopped for a coffee on the terrasse of @cafe_marly with a view of the Louvre pyramid
- Crossed the Seine to dive into Rive Gauche (Left Bank)
- Dropped in at Boulangerie @poilane to sample their tarte aux pommes and bought a sourdough to bring back home
- Stood at the bar of the packed L'Avant Comptoir du Marché (by chef @yves_camdeborde) at Saint-Germain market and scarfed a lard+mustard sandwich washed down with a glass of rosé
- Walked back towards the river and was drawn in by live music at the piano bar @auxtroismailletz, so I stopped for another glass of wine
- One last look at the Notre-Dame Cathedral (had gone in the previous day)
- Caught a stunning Parisian spring/summer sunset (9.40 pm) on my way to the metro to catch a ride back to the hotel
Le fin! 

@explorefrance

(What to see and do in Paris, where to eat and drink in Paris, visit Paris, best museums in Paris, live music in Paris, Paris Left Bank)
Summer in Paris ☀️ Summer in Paris ☀️
A day at Roland-Garros 🎾 The French Open 2025 A day at Roland-Garros 🎾

The French Open 2025 begins today and I got a courtside view of the practice matches a couple of days ago. Atout France invited me and a few journalists from around the world to a VIP box with a view of Court Philippe-Chatrier (the main court at @rolandgarros).. The schedule wasn't out in advance, so I didn't know who I'd see in action. Imagine my surprise (and delight) when I saw the top seeds in both the women's and men's draws. 

When I arrived, world no. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was playing Karolína Muchova. Next up, defending champion (and world no. 2)  Carlos Alcaraz arrived to resounding applause and played against Francisco Cerundolo. Immediately after him, world no. 1 Jannik Sinner took the court against Casper Ruud. And just before I left, I caught world no. 2 Coco Gauff's match  as well. It was truly a fantastic morning watching some great tennis action!

In between, there was some delish food to be had (the desserts were especially fab), plus Champagne to go with it, coz it's Paris 🥂

Thank you @explorefrance for this once-in-a-lifetime experience #hosted #frenchopen2025 #rolandgarros
Lima's vibrant and diverse food scene encompasses Lima's vibrant and diverse food scene encompasses everything from internationally acclaimed restaurants to bustling neighbourhood markets to street food carts. Over three days, I ate my way around the city (with a few sightseeing breaks!) and discovered a culinary scene that’s more than just delicious — it’s a reflection of Peru’s rich cultural history.

Read about my foodie jaunt around Peru's capital city in my feature for @cntravellerindia, link in bio #published 

Thank you for letting me ramble on @sa1i1 @malavikab

Cc @oftripsandtales @perutravel.me @peru @promperuindia

(Best restaurants in Lima, where to eat and drink in Lima, markets of Lima, Lima street food)
As you travel around Cusco and Peru’s Sacred Val As you travel around Cusco and Peru’s Sacred Valley, keep an eye on the rooftops. You will often find a pair of terracotta bulls standing atop houses. The tradition originated deep in the Andes, notably in the town of Pucará in the Puno region, hence these figurines are called Toritos de Pucará (torito means ‘little bull’). Toritos are considered a protective charm and are believed to bring prosperity and fertility. 

One of the most fun experiences I had in Peru was painting my own torito at @totemiqperu in Cusco. I used the gold-leaf applique technique and acrylic colours to paint my cute pink-polka-dotted torito 🩷

Read more about the symbolism of torito and the Totemiq workshop in my feature for The New Indian Express Sunday Magazine @tniemagazine, link in bio #published 

Pic 2 by @marco.c.guzman

@oftripsandtales @perutravel.me @promperuindia
Afternoon tea at Madeleine de Proust, the elegant Afternoon tea at Madeleine de Proust, the elegant botanical garden-inspired tea lounge at @fairmontmumbai 

It's a gorgeous, light-filled space with cherry blossoms where you can sip an array of teas (try the blooming jasmine or crème brulée) and indulge in Indo-French delicacies (I loved their take on chaats), a loaded tea charlie, and of course the eponymous madeleines #newopening #restaurantreview #hosted

(Where to eat and drink in Mumbai, new restaurants in Mumbai, luxury hotels in Mumbai, airport hotels in Mumbai)
It's World Cocktail Day so here's a little ode to It's World Cocktail Day so here's a little ode to the Pisco Sour!

During my 10-day jaunt through Peru last month, not only did I down several pisco sours but I also learnt how to make one in a cooking class at @rooftopkitchenperu in Cusco. The standard recipe is three ounces of pisco and one ounce each of simple syrup, lime juice, and egg white. Mix it all in a cocktail shaker, add plenty of ice, and shake vigorously. After straining it into a glass (usually a rocks, old fashioned or a coupe glass), the final flourish is to add three drops of Angostura bitters. 

Later that evening, I also learnt some tips and tricks from Miguel, the mixologist at @hotelpalaciodelinka’s Rumi Bar, including how to use an ancient Inca apparatus to make the cocktail! 

Read all about pisco sour (and pisco, Peru's national spirit that makes it possible) in my weekend feature for Mint Lounge @livemintlounge, link in bio #published 

@oftripsandtales @perutravel.me @peru @promperuindia #worldcocktailday #piscosour
Footloose in Lima!  The Peruvian capital is a de Footloose in Lima! 

The Peruvian capital is a delight to explore - from the historic city centre to the trendy Miraflores and Barranco neighbourhoods to the lively markets in Surquillo and Surco to the fishing district of Chorrillos. Plus there's fantastic food to savour, from street carts to world-class restaurants. What's not to love? 

Pic 18 is of my charming room at the boutique @antiguahotel in Miraflores that I booked at the end of my trip, while the last sunset pic is from the rooftop bar of @pullmanlimamiraflores where I stayed on my first night in the city when I was #hosted by @perutravel.me & @oftripsandtales 

(Peru travel, what to see and do in Lima, where to eat and drink in Lima, city guide, architecture lovers)
In Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas:  - Qo In Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas: 
- Qorikancha, an Inca sun temple turned into a monastery by the Spanish conquistadors
- Plaza des Armas, Cusco's main square 
- Charming streets of Cusco
- San Pedro Market (fun fact: it was designed by Gustave Eiffel)
- Pisco sour with a view (followed by a cooking class)
- My favourite cafe @florenciayfortunata.cafe
- Painting a torito @totemiqperu (story coming soon!)
- Where I stayed @hotelpalaciodelinka @theluxurycollection @marriottbonvoy 

#hosted by @perutravel.me @oftripsandtales

(Peru travel, what to see and do in Cusco, where to eat and drink in Cusco, city guide, architecture lovers)
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