Tennis star and travel buff Rohan Bopanna opened up about his experiences overseas in an interview with ET Panache.
A place you keep going back to… “New York City. There is something in the air which keeps taking me back. The city is always buzzing. In fact, even the heat wave at the US Open did not bother me too much, maybe because at the Asian Games, it was equally hot and humid. In a way, that helped me get used to the heat there.” New York
On travelling solo “It would be wrong to say it wasn’t scary travelling solo for the first time, but there was a sense of freedom. Travelling to South Korea was my first solo trip. I was curious to know about a new country and most importantly, being fully responsible for everything.”
Out of your comfort zone… “I had gone to Uzbekistan for a tournament. My flight landed at 2 am and there was no one from the organisers to pick me up. I saw a co-passenger waiting for his friend. I went up to him and asked if he knew a place where I could stay for the night and he offered to take me to a hotel. Trusting someone randomly and hoping for the best takes one out of their comfort zone. Luckily for me, it all ended well.”
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Gaming & Crafting: Five Fun Family Activities To Do This Winter Vacation
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Ever dreamt of a zone where you could wage a laser war with your family? Challenge your family members to play this UV lit flashy 14 people laser shooting game and have fun with them reliving your childhood!
Ever dreamt of a zone where you could wage a laser war with your family? Challenge your family members to play this UV lit flashy 14 people laser shooting game and have fun with them reliving your ch..
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What's better than delving into the past with your family and refreshing some old memories? With vintage favourites like Pac Man, Fruit Ninja, Connect 4 and Simpson's Soccer, the time capsule will surely give you a glimpse of the conventional times with your family!
What's better than delving into the past with your family and refreshing some old memories? With vintage favourites like Pac Man, Fruit Ninja, Connect 4 and Simpson's Soccer, the time capsule will su..
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Ice skating for the entire family. Go to an amusement or theme park where a skating ring exists and indulge in the game of ice skating. This would be an ultimate thing to do with the folks this winter.
Ice skating for the entire family. Go to an amusement or theme park where a skating ring exists and indulge in the game of ice skating. This would be an ultimate thing to do with the folks this winte..
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When it is too cold, what better way to keep your child warm and cheerful than having a homely family movie night? Collect a bunch of your family's much loved DVDs, make a hot cup of cocoa, and sit together on the couch to watch the movie.
When it is too cold, what better way to keep your child warm and cheerful than having a homely family movie night? Collect a bunch of your family's much loved DVDs, make a hot cup of cocoa, and sit t..
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Engross yourself with captivating family activities with some relationship building and do-it-yourself style craft projects that can be catered to family members of all ages. From making winter essentials such as paper snowflakes to indoor snowmen and edible snow. This will not only lead to some bonding time but will also teach the children.
Engross yourself with captivating family activities with some relationship building and do-it-yourself style craft projects that can be catered to family members of all ages. From making winter essen..
A journey that you had to cut short “I had to cut short my trip to Brazil in 2006 as I had hurt my arm. It turned out that I needed surgery and had to rush back home.
On your bucket list… “Mauritius for the wonderful beaches and reefs. I hear it’s also great for hiking.” Mauritius
