To the readers of this blog Arun at (India Travel Blog) needs no introduction. So I will not try to give one. I will only say he has very helpful whenever I needed any help, be it with trips or cameras, over emails and even the phone. So enjoy his views on travel and a beautiful picture of his from Thadiyandamol.
How did you catch the travel bug?
I don’t think I caught it; it seems to have been there since the time I can remember. I can recall seeing pictures of the mountains, lakes and beautiful places and always wishing to be among them.
Tell us about your most special travel experience.
Nearly every journey has something special; there isn’t one thing that I can pick and showcase. The best experiences are ones where predictability was minimum. For example, I did not know what to expect when I was visiting a gorge in Dandeli, and can recollect being awed by seeing a graceful flight of a Pied Hornbill over one of the most beautiful gorges I have ever seen. Similarly, when strolling along Giri River in Himachal, some superb blueness in deep water and gentle trickle of water drops from the ferns along a steep bank had me mesmerized.
If you are asked to share just one picture with readers of Travel Tales from India which one it would be?
Mountainscapes are something I love the most.
How is your break from IT work shaping up? What advice will you give to others who wish to take the same road?
It has been so so. Blame it on me for not spending enough time doing a few things I should be doing. I would not really advice anyone to break from their secure jobs unless you have a very clear idea of what you are up to, and willing to go through good times and bad with ease.
One thing that you would like to share with us?
I assume this is related to travel. One thing I would ask people is to travel responsibly. Unfortunately, travel is something that doesn’t go too well with the environment. Ensure that you don’t splurge on things that eventually contribute to garbage or pollution, or do things that can disturb the local way of life.
Where are you headed next?
Don’t know, as of today.
hey good! I havent spoken to Arun yet. Would love to travel for a trip with the seasoned traveller!
This IS a magical photo. I am sure Arun will find a place to travel to. If not, give me a shout 🙂
Ravi, now that is an idea!Fida, I agree 😀
I was just telling Arun that he is a celebrity..a very good interview and his pictures are just amazing..
Lakshmi, I agree!