Ishika Taneja

OLT What have been your favourite places to visit

Ishika Taneja Well, one would definitely be Italy. I love Venice I think it has a great balance of fashion, art and romance. I also love how you can just indulge in Michelangelos paintings or Renaissance-era art. I like Los Angeles and Las Vegas too, since they are very welcoming places. They have a lot to offerbe it for entertainment or for your career.

OLT You are the Guinness World Record holder for the fastest airbrush makeup. Tell us more about it.

Ishika Taneja It took almost a year of hard work. I locked myself up in my basement and just kept on practising. I used to do 500 faces a day. My target was 25 an hour, since the record was 24. On the record day I managed 60. I think it was possible because I had loads of people helping me outthat and a lot of patience, perseverance and focus. I also associated it with a causewe donated 12 lakh raised during the event to rape victims.

OLT You have stayed in Hollywood. What are some of your travel-related experiences from there

Ishika Taneja Los Angeles was more about my career, rather than fun. We could instead talk about Vegas, because every time we got some time off, we went there. In LA, the best hing is that you can hire the most luxurious car at the best of prices, so we always hired a sports car to Vegas. And the journey is just so beautiful, with such nice and rocky mountains and scenic views.

OLT What are some of the places you would like to visit

Ishika Taneja I would really like to visit Egypt. I love history, and Im mesmerised by the history and science of that regionhow the pyramids were built, how mummies are still preserved, and Cleopatra is one of the most talked about women in the beauty industry. Also, Id love to visit Africa since I enjoy wildlife and nature.

OLT You also won Miss India Tourism. What were the hardships you faced during the journey

Ishika Taneja There was never anything to do with hardshipsthere are sacrifices you have to make. But if they feel like sacrifices, I think youre on the wrong path. If they give you pleasure, youre headed in the right direction.

OLT What does travel mean to you

Ishika Taneja Travel means knowing yourself better, because it really opens you up. And you should travel on a budget at least once in your life.

OLT What makeup item should one carry while travelling

Ishika Taneja Fixer for makeup and hair, gel liner, sunscreen, lip and cheek stain, and dry shampoo.