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How to Hike the Inca Trail

Machu Picchu is one of those bucket-list activities people dream about. While most people visit on a day trip, you can also visit via the Inca Trail, a challenging multi-day hike through the jungles of Peru. In this guest post, my friend Gillian divulges the details of her trek while sharing some tips and suggestions to help you plan your trip to Machu Picchu. Hiking to Machu Picchu along the Inca Trail in Peru remains the highlight of my year traveling. Looking out over the peaks of the Andes, and knowing that I hiked to get there filled me with joy and awe. I didn’t want to be anywhere else. I won’t lie, though — it took some work. A lot of work, in fact. But it was totally worth it. Sitting some 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) above sea level, Machu Picchu was an Inca citadel built in the 15th century. The citadel was built as a royal estate, though it was used for less than 100 years before being abandoned due to the arrival of the Spanish, who were set on conquest. It wasn’t until...
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7 Day Prachi Parikrama of Prachi River in Odisha

“ In India rivers are worshipped as mother, matru upasana. Respect to rivers is respect to water as without water there is no life.” – HH Paramahamsa Prajnanananda ji Maharaj on Prachi Parikrama Story of Prachi River Prachi Mahatmya in the Uttarakhanda of Padma Purana describes the glory of Prachi River. The puranic origin of […] The post 7 Day Prachi Parikrama of Prachi River in Odisha appeared first on Inditales .
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The Best Walking Tours in Lisbon

Posted : 6/26/2003 | June 23rd, 2023 Lisbon is one of my favorite cities in the world. It’s home to impressive museums, historic buildings, picturesque plazas, chilled-out cafes, and a lively mix of clubs and candlelit music venues where people go to listen to traditional fado music. I fell in love with the city as soon as I arrived — and it was even better the second time! Today, Lisbon is one of the most popular cities on the continent. From cruisers to digital nomads, everyone loves this sunny city. I’ve visited a few times over the years and always look forward to going back. The warm weather, inviting colors, and laid-back vibe really make people feel welcome. The best way to see the city, though (especially if it’s your first time) is to take a walking tour. It’s the first thing I do when I visit a new city as it’s the best way to connect with a local guide, get insider info, and see the main sights. These days, there are a ton of walking tours available to ensure you make...
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How to Spend 5 Days in Oaxaca

Posted : 6/23/23 | June 23rd, 2023 Oaxaca is one of my favorite cities. From the moment I first visited, I knew this was a place I would return to again and again and again. I’ve been half a dozen times now, even leading tours around the city . Located in southwestern Mexico in a valley surrounded by craggy mountains, Oaxaca has been inhabited for thousands of years by indigenous Zapotec and Mixtec peoples. Today, it’s a center for food, mezcal production, and artisan textiles and pottery, and features a rich history, owing to places like Monte Albán and Mitla. Take all that history, food, and drink, and package it in a place brimming with colorful buildings, scenic rooftop restaurants and bars, unique street art, and picturesque parks, and it’s no surprise so many people — myself included — love Oaxaca . Since I’ve visited this city a lot, to help you plan your trip, I put together this five-day Oaxaca itinerary. It covers all the highlights, my favorite things to see and do, a...
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Going (Scotts Cheap Flights) Review: Is This Flight Tool Worth Using?

Posted : 6/23/23 | June 23rd, 2023 One of the biggest barriers to entry when it comes to travel is airfare. It can be prohibitively expensive — especially in this post-COVID travel boom. As anyone who’s spent time searching for flights knows, finding a cheap one can be an arduous and time-consuming task. Unlike other aspects of travel (say, museum entry fees or walking tour prices), flight tickets don’t have a set price. Instead, tickets are volatile and unpredictable. We can’t expect a nonstop journey from NYC to Tokyo to always cost the same amount (though that would be nice!). And even if you find an affordable deal, it can be easy to get caught in decision paralysis, questioning whether you should really book it, or if you could find something even cheaper (this is something that happened to me a lot when I first started traveling). But this volatility in pricing can actually be used to a traveler’s advantage — with the right tools. That’s where Going comes in. It’s a tool d...
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Bihar Museum Patna 10 Must See Things

Bihar Museum in Patna is a new museum located bang in the middle of the town. What makes this museum interesting is its design. It showcases the history and heritage of Bihar in a manner that is bound to engage visitors, especially young ones. Like most museums, it also demands lot of attention and time. […] The post Bihar Museum Patna – 10 Must See Things appeared first on Inditales .
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Serolsar Lake And The Legend Of Budhi Nagin

Whenever a cow gives birth to a calf, the first ghee made from the cow’s milk will be saved for worship. In Indian families, the first milk from a cow is considered auspicious. I was blessed to be born into a family where cows are still part of the culture. This is a ritual that […] The post Serolsar Lake And The Legend Of Budhi Nagin appeared first on Inditales .
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Food Tour Review: My Experience Eating in Bologna

Posted : 6/8/2023 | June 8th, 2023 Bologna is considered one of the food capitals of Italy . And that’s saying something, because, well, Italy is a food capital in itself. The city has some of the most protected designations in the country and is fast become a center for culinary tourism. And the food is what drew me to Bologna. I had gone there to eat. Over the years, I’d heard about it from all my friends, so, on my way from Prague to Rome, I decided to stop and see eat for myself. But where to start? As a fan of food tours, I decided to sign up for one via Get Your Guide . These walks help you learn about the unique cuisine of a region and its history, all from a local who can tell you about the best places to eat. Get Your Guide is an activities and experience booking website. Name an experience and it has it. Think of it like Expedia but for tours and activities. There are a lot of food tours in Get Your Guide. I went with the 3-Hour Secret Food Tour as it had a lot of p...
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The 15 Best Things to Do in Oaxaca

Posted : 6/5/2023 | June 5th, 2023 Oaxaca stole my heart . I was enamored by this colorful and vibrant city from the moment I stepped foot on its cobblestoned streets. It has it all: history, culture, friendly people, food, mezcal. (I love this city so much that we run tours there now! ) While the town may be small, there’s a lot to do here. Its growing popularity post-COVID has seen a rise in a lot of new experiences, tours, restaurants, and art galleries. (The popularity is just not due to Americans and Europeans either. Mexicans also come here in droves!). With so much more to do now, here is my list of all the best things to see and do in Oaxaca : 1. Take a walking tour One of the first things I do when I visit a new city is take a free walking tour. They’re the best way to see the main sights, get introduced to the destination and its people, and connect with a local guide who can answer all your questions. My favorite company is Oaxaca Free Walking Tour . They offer free d...
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Get Your Guide Review: Is It Actually Worth Using?

Posted : 6/1/2023 | June 1st, 2023 I love trip planning . Reading about a destination, learning its history, and discovering all the cool things to see and do (and eat) is one of the many things I like about traveling. When I first started backpacking, planning a budget trip was a challenge because you could only really rely on out-of-date guide books or questionable online forums. These days, however, it’s never been easier to fill out an itinerary. Researching activities, reading reviews and booking excursions can be done months in advance from the comfort of home or as a last-minute decision if you like to travel spontaneously. One of the websites I use a lot when I travel is GetYourGuide . GetYourGuide is a marketplace for tours, activities, and excursions. It has everything from skip-the-line museum tickets and walking tours to winery tours and adventure activities — and everything in-between. That includes major “must-see” sights as well as off-the-beaten-path activities to...
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The Best Walking Tours in Mexico City

Posted : 6/1/2023 | June 1st, 2023 I love Mexico City . It’s dynamic, diverse, bustling, and filled with incredible museums and restaurants. There’s so much to do here. It takes a long time to peel back the layers of this onion and get to the essence of the city. We run week long tours to the city and that only gets you a good overview of it all! However, with so much to see and do, I always suggest that first-time visitors here take a walking tour (or three) during their trip. History, food, nightlife, markets — there are all kinds of tours that can introduce you to the city with the help of an expert local guide. Here’s my list of the best walking tours in Mexico City: Best Overall Tour Learn More Devoured Run by friend and food expert Anais Martinez (aka The Curious Mexican), Devoured tours go in-depth into the food scene of CMDX, with five different four-hour tours to choose from. On each one, you’ll meet a local “tastemaker,” an expert in their craft who shares the...
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