Travelling solo “Back in 1998, when I was single, I took a month off and made my first solo trip to the Annapurna Circuit in the Himalayas. The trekking community I met there was diverse and came from different geographies. I vividly remember spending a lot of time with a bunch of trekkers from Israel who had finished their military service and had come for trekking. The experience was enriching.”
Trekking in the Himalayas. (Representative image)
Out of the comfort zone “The first solo trip always remains special and is also the one that teaches you a lot. Trekking in the Himalayas completely took me by surprise. I learned a great deal about myself and life. It dawned on me that it takes a lot to get away from society and do things on your own. The experience taught me to be self-reliant even when I am in the middle of nowhere. I became forward-looking and learned to plan things well, which eventually helped me become a better manager at work.”
Friends on the way
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“A few years back, my wife and I met a Japanese lady while we were on a safari in Kruger National Park and got along well with her. We joined her in Johannesburg later and celebrated the New Year together. The friendship grew stronger and she paid us a visit in Japan and now we are looking forward to host her here in India this year.”
A journey cut short “I plan all my journeys well and make provisions for work-related exigencies. You do not need to cut short your trips when you do that. In fact, I had to extend my journeys on a couple of occasions. I remember spending an additional week in South Africa because I realised that there was still more to be explored in that beautiful country.”
Kruger National Park. (Representative image)
I keep going back to….
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“It is not one but two places – Japan and Spain. Japan, for obvious reasons. My wife is from Japan and I have lived there. I speak the language and love the food. My love for Spain is because of its beautiful coastal regions and diversity of food and wines. The locals are so warm and inviting that sometimes I think of buying a house there.”
On my bucket list “Myanmar. Every year I plan a trip to a new country. I have heard a lot of interesting stories about the ethnic groups in Myanmar and the Buddhist relics which date back to the 6th century. Look forward to exploring Myanmar in 2019.
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Always Travelling? Keep These Simple Tips In Mind To Make Packing A Breeze
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Make your life easier when travelling, by rolling your clothes while packing and carrying a tote handbag for utility, suggest experts.
Shivani Malik Director, Da Milano and Tushar Ved, President Major Brands India Pvt Ltd, for Charles & Keith have shared simple tips for travelling.
Make your life easier when travelling, by rolling your clothes while packing and carrying a tote handbag for utility, suggest experts.Shivani Malik Director, Da Milano and Tushar Ved, President Major..
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You will come across multiple shapes and sizes of luggage. Always remember to keep one small bag handy for your emergency essentials. To keep it light, it is always advisable to carry a duffle bag or small cabin trolley with maximum compartments to divvy up all your emergency essentials.
You will come across multiple shapes and sizes of luggage. Always remember to keep one small bag handy for your emergency essentials. To keep it light, it is always advisable to carry a duffle bag or..
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It is always advisable to roll your clothes when packing them in a suitcase. When it comes to packing toiletries, always carry smaller bottles. If you can arrange for sachets, nothing like that.
It is always advisable to roll your clothes when packing them in a suitcase. When it comes to packing toiletries, always carry smaller bottles. If you can arrange for sachets, nothing like that.
Luggage bags in bright colours give a youthful and free-spirited look. When everything else is on point, your luggage bag too needs to be on point for the perfect airport look. Opt for colours like orange, red, green, blue for your next vacation.
You can also experiment with textures, like snake or crocodile, when it comes to leather bags.
Luggage bags in bright colours give a youthful and free-spirited look. When everything else is on point, your luggage bag too needs to be on point for the perfect airport look. Opt for colours like o..
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A crossbody sling backpack makes for a great travel companion. They are often made of ultra-durable canvas with reinforced stitching to hold up to all the wear and tear that comes from travelling. While it is made to be worn across your body, it also features a smaller handle and can be carried at your side if needed. (Representative image)
(Text: IANS)
A crossbody sling backpack makes for a great travel companion. They are often made of ultra-durable canvas with reinforced stitching to hold up to all the wear and tear that comes from travelling. Wh..
