Falling on the Italian city’s cobbled streets while wearing stilettoes, remains an unforgettable memory for Deepika Gehani.
Falling on the Italian city’s cobbled streets while wearing stilettoes, remains an unforgettable memory for Deepika Gehani, creative director, Genesis Luxury.
Pro tip “Always dress correctly for the weather and carry comfortable shoes. During my first trip to Milan, I didn’t really check or understand what the weather would be like in autumn. I went wearing stilettos, without the right jacket or the right winter clothes. Now, when I pack my bag, I’m careful about checking the temperature, especially because in some countries abroad, the weather changes suddenly. I always carry things that I can mix and match depending on the weather.”
Out of the comfort zone “During one trip to Milan, I had to attend a party. As I walked along the cobbled streets, the heel of my stiletto got caught in a drainage shutter. I could see all these Italians around me walking in high heels — I guess they’re used to it — whereas my was heel stuck between the thin bars and I fell down. It was one of those times where you don’t quite know how to handle the situation, but I also learnt a lesson. After that, I’m always very careful. I carry my shoes and change just before entering the event.”
On my bucket list… “Greece. I’ve seen pictures of Santorini and it’s so beautiful and white. It’s definitely on my list of places to go to, as soon as I get some time.”
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Santorini in Greece
Transit hurdles “Security checks, while travelling, are scary. Once during transit at a London airport, I was called aside, and I couldn’t help thinking: ‘Are they being racist? Are they only calling Indians?’ But once you’re there [at the security check] , you see people of all different nationalities. However, these random checks are still unnerving because you’re constantly wondering how they pick you so randomly.”
A place worth going back to… “Kashmir. I’ve been there twice in the last two years with family and a big group of friends. My kids, who’ve never seen this side of India, couldn’t believe we were in India. From the skiing to the snow to everything there, it was so beautiful.”
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A journey I had to cut short “I’ve had to cut trips short a few times to babysit my dog. Whenever there is no one at home, I’ve had to come back a day earlier.”
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From using apps to prepare their itinerary, to packing light and staying hydrated — here is how these achievers make their long-distance travels comfortable.
From using apps to prepare their itinerary, to packing light and staying hydrated — here is how these achievers make their long-distance travels comfortable.
“I carry my iPad whenever I am travelling. It has all my movies and music which are essential while travelling. One app which I find important nowadays is Uber. The app has made it easy to go around a new city. I also make it a point to drink a lot of water while travelling and adjust my sleepclock in advance according to the country I am visiting.”
“I carry my iPad whenever I am travelling. It has all my movies and music which are essential while travelling. One app which I find important nowadays is Uber. The app has made it easy to go around ..
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“My work perks involve frequent travel to Germany and within India. I prefer doing early check-in as it gives me the choice to pre-book my favourite seat on the aircraft. I pack light during business trips and always carry my Beats headphones as it’s my travel buddy. Even though there are apps to help me in a new city, I prefer engaging with people to help me connect with their city and experience the local culture. I’m also a fan of the Instagram app because of its quirky features.”
“My work perks involve frequent travel to Germany and within India. I prefer doing early check-in as it gives me the choice to pre-book my favourite seat on the aircraft. I pack light during business..
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“I go through a number of apps while preparing for my trip, be it TripAdvisor or the Lonely Planet. But my favourite is Instagram. I prepare my bucket list of places to visit by scrolling through the photo and video sharing app and the stories that people write. It is usually a combination of some handles that I follow and posts which are put up by people in my circle who are travelling.”
“I go through a number of apps while preparing for my trip, be it TripAdvisor or the Lonely Planet. But my favourite is Instagram. I prepare my bucket list of places to visit by scrolling through the..
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“I pack all my meals and snacks, since I am particular about nutrition and taste. I also pack my stuff according to the occasion, so I know exactly how many clothes I need and don’t over-pack. I also make sure to download my favourite podcasts before a flight and carry a travel-size moisturiser to reapply onboard so I don’t arrive at the destination with dehydrated skin. I survive on my Google Calendar, so I’m always on time for my flights and my team knows where I’ll be. Flight Tracker is also a great tool I use to track my loved ones when they are flying.”
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“I pack all my meals and snacks, since I am particular about nutrition and taste. I also pack my stuff according to the occasion, so I know exactly how many clothes I need and don’t over-pack. I also..
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“I have got my own travel hack, so I can probably pack in less than seven minutes. I keep two toiletry bags, one for travel and one at home. This saves a lot of time and chances of forgetting an item. I usually have just one outfit combination for a trip, so that I do not waste much time planning my appearance. It’s just a blue shirt and grey trousers you will find me in during a trip. It’s a big time saver. I don’t use any apps for assistance and I am quite disappointed about the introduction of WiFi on planes.”
“I have got my own travel hack, so I can probably pack in less than seven minutes. I keep two toiletry bags, one for travel and one at home. This saves a lot of time and chances of forgetting an item..
