Turmeric, an essential curry ingredient that stains your fingers © HamalainenSouthern India brings you the vibrant images of the country’s most ancient beginnings, but also of its brash and bustling modernity. The startling rock-hewn cave temples of Ajanta and Ellora are a day’s journey from mighty Mumbai, itself a high temple of the nation’s dynamic commerce-and exuberant cinema industry.
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The streets of Jaisalmer’s lower town are lined with haveli carved from golden sandstone. Memories of the British Empire waft around the frenetic streets of New Delhi. Jaipur recalls the exploits of the Rajput princes while Agra shimmers with the splendour of the great Moghul emperors. Impervious to the winds of time, the gods of India watch over the Ganges as it flows past the temples of Varanasi.
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Cheering on the Champions League winners: Barça colours on one cheek, the Catalan flag on the other © SerranoWith its fantastic blend of Gothic and Art Nouveau architecture, museums covering everything from Picasso to FC Barcelona, a pulsing nightlife and sun-drenched beaches, the Catalonian capital has something for everyone.
Its high-energy, round-the-clock scene has few equals in Europe, and the pleasures of discovering its Catalan cuisine and excellent local wines are just as thrilling.
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