Among My Souvenirs

A traveler is really not someone who crosses ground so much as someone who is always hungry for the next challenge and adventure. – Pico Iyer As 2019 draws closer, we are all looking for inspiration and fresh ideas for travel. But before you set out to a new destination that energizes you, have you looked within to figure what Traveler Type are you? Are you a cultural buff, an out-and-out foodie and a city slicker? An Adventure junkie, a beach bum or a mountain person, or more of a wildlife addict? Perhaps you are an Explorer with a pioneering spirit? Or a mix of some of these categories which are what most of us are. See these Traveler Types and let me know what describes you best in the comments section. It comes close to a ‘What type of a Travel Person are you’ quiz. There are destination ideas with each Traveler Type to inspire you for further travels. 8 Traveler Types Adventure Junkie The thrill of a small plane climbing to 15000 ft and beyond, and you ju...

In 2011, we were blessed with a beautiful baby. Until then, I had explored many parts of the world with my husband including my home country. Some near and some far. Some truly exotic for us – Namibia, Peru, Argentina and Brazil. With both of us being passionate world travellers, there was no way that travel would stop with a child. True, it was more of beach holidays and comfort trips, to begin with. But with my daughter Kaavya growing out of toddlerhood, we are back to exploration in the style we like – immersing in a new culture, taking in some art, architecture and history, trying local food and new experiences, trying a few adventure activities and indulging in some relaxation to round up our trip. Travel with kids at an early age Whenever I meet parents with babies, in person or on the internet, my advice to them is to travel with your kids and start early. When I relate my first international trip with Kaavya to the Maldives when was 3-month old, invariably their r...