Kartik Gupte
blogs from Los Angeles
Latest posts by Kartik GupteEvery night, we walked up and down Copacabana, as late as 11 p.m., walked to dinners, shops and street market, enjoyed late evening desserts on Ipanema beach, shopped & dined in Leblon. No problem at all. We never dropped our guard, though: phone and wallet in a belt under my shirt, never flashed in...
Posted on 14 November 2026 | 2:51 am
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Visiting Machu Picchu is unlike checking off any other bucket-list item. With many attractions, you board a flight, buy an entrance ticket and show up. Visiting this Wonder of the World, however, requires planning, time, and preparation. One might even say it has to be earned. So here are some tips...
Posted on 22 October 2026 | 9:46 am
Read postWe were wandering the lantern-lit streets of Gion, Kyoto's historic district. The evening air was crisp and cool. The canal glided quietly beside us, its water murmuring over stones. Ancient wooden facades glowed warm under the yellow lights, and cherry blossoms-past their peak but still beautiful-h...
Posted on 28 April 2026 | 9:12 am
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