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world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page –Saint Augustine
Our
world is a fascinating place- rendered exciting by its plethora of landscapes,
people, culture and life styles. ‘To travel the world’ is an item in the bucket
list of most of us. We often wish to travel, but never seem to be able to do it
on a regular basis and end up blaming our busy lives, work schedules and
dwindling finances for not making the trips we planned for. In our midst, we
have those fortunate people who always seem to find time to follow their
passion – they too are bound by deadlines at work, they too have children who
have classes and exams and most of the other ‘detractors’ we point out for not
being able to travel. How do they do it?, we have often wondered, while
enviously going through their tour photos in the social media.
We
are here to provide some answers to these bugging questions, for in our midst,
in the VSSC community, we have a traveller who has taken life in his stride and
fulfils his thrill for travel on a regular basis. Meet Renjith Das, a VSSC
employee who has been to over 13 countries since 2011, and is in the process of
preparing to cover 15 countries in 25 days this year. A few excerpts from an
interview with him (which, incidentally, was taken while he was travelling on
train)...
About
you...
I
am a native of Nedumangad in Trivandrum. I joined VSSC in 2008 and currently
live in Sreekaryam. My family comprises my wife Lizy, who is an Assistant
Professor at LBS College of Engineering, Trivandrum, and two kids – Lavanya and
Rino.
Planning
your travel...
My
first foreign trip was to Malaysia and Singapore, in 2011. My motivation for
travel was further fuelled by my friend Mr. Mathew John. We do not book our
tours through travel agencies or tour packages, we manage the Visa processing,
planning and implementation on our own. Generally, we plan a destination well
in advance. The place is chosen based on its popularity, travel and
accommodation expenses and scenic beauty. We try to travel during the summer
vacation, when the schools are closed; however, other factors at times force us
to travel during non vacation times as well. We wait for the perfect air fare
and book well in advance to get cheaper air and hotel fares. For Asian
countries, we book around 7 months in advance, usually in Air Asia, as the
tickets are cheaper. Once the tickets are booked, we plan the tour using google
maps and reviews from friends who have been there or work there, or websites
like trip advisor. Wherever we go, I take a local sim card with data so that I
can access google maps. We take public transport as much as possible and hire
self driven vehicles for other trips. We select average hotels for stay based
on their facilities and customer reviews, distance from train or bus stations
and car parking facility. Since we are travelling with kids, we plan our
luggage in advance; start preparing our bags two weeks prior to departure, and
carry a lot of snacks as well. However, the children have attuned to different
places and manage well during our trips.
Travel
within India....
We
have covered most Indian states except for some states in the North East
region. For short distance trips within South India, we go by our own car. My
longest trip by car is a tour to Mumbai. Due to high air fare, we planned to go
by car. We stayed the night at Kasargode and proceeded to Goa via the scenic
konkan route - resplendent with greenery, hair pin curves and beautiful sights.
After four days in Goa, we set off to Mumbai. After another four days in
Mumbai, we returned through the Pune express highway.
Managing different languages, food, people,
cultures....
English
would serve the purpose in most countries. However, in Macau, we came across a
communication barrier and had to resort to sign languages to get about. Each
country has a unique style and has its own beauties and problems. In terms of
the people, food and culture, my vote for the best country goes to Indonesia.
However, their transportation system needs to be improved. I came across the
biggest traffic jam of my life in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. Singapore
is the best country in terms of planning, while England, Ireland and India take
the top slots when it comes to scenic beauty. Wherever I have been to, we have
been treated with respect as a tourist. Since I travel with my family, we get
additional respect wherever we go. One thing that we need to note is the
cleanliness in foreign countries. They are very particular about keeping their
surroundings clean – which is something we Indians need to learn. Dustbins and
public toilets are a common sight in most foreign countries. The punctuality of
the public transport system should also be applauded. Among the countries I had
visited, I found USA vastly different from India – different with respect to
Time zones, food, people and weather. I have had my own share of culture shocks
as well, one being the first time I saw women smoking and drinking during my
Europe trip. With regard to food, we usually have continental breakfast
pre-booked at the hotel where we stay. We try to sample the cuisine of the
place we are visiting and also find Indian food in most places. McD and KFC are
also frequently found in most places.
Interesting/Unpleasant
experiences....
The
first one that comes to mind is a scooter ride with family through the entire
Bali island – a spontaneous decision which added to the thrill. The island
hopping speed boat ride in Langkawi was really exciting. So is getting the
first glimpse of famous places like Niagra Falls, White House, Taj Mahal,
Petronas Towers or NASA. I have driven a
car in 6 countries and a bike in two countries.
Talking
about unpleasant experiences, there was this time when I lost my wallet in
Langkawi and spent a nerve racking day before I got it back, by God’s grace.
Another one is when we were caught by the Scottish police for being in a
restricted area near a nuclear reactor. We had been taking photos of the place,
which is quite near the beach, and didn’t see any sign keeping visitors out.
They were very polite and let us off soon.
Dream
trip....
A
trip to the Arctic Circle, during Christmas, to revel in all the ice. We had
our share of fun in the ice when we stayed for around 5 days at Denver in USA.
However, this is what can be called my dream trip.
Christmas
in London....
It
was during a trip to Ireland that one of my friends suggested spending
Christmas in London. We stayed in London during the Christmas Eve as well as
the New Year. That was quite an experience. We stood in a long queue for around
one and a half hours in freezing cold zero degrees to attend mass at St. Paul’s
Cathedral. However, most attractions were closed on account of Christmas. We
glimpsed the New Year fireworks at London and saw the London bridge opening for
ships. Days are much shorter during winter in Europe with temperatures plunging
below zero degrees. Even during summer, the temperature is a benign 18
degrees.
How
does travel shape an individual...
Personally,
travel gives us exposure, improves our knowledge and boosts our confidence and
communication skills. My kids have benefitted immensely from travel. Besides
that, when we travel, we connect with the place so that when we later hear any
news or event connected with that place, we can imagine what it would really be
like.
Future
plans.....
In
the immediate future, we have planned a trip to Europe in July. The trip is
spread over 25 days and we plan to cover 15 countries including Germany, France
and Switzerland. This is the longest trip I have undertaken and we have booked
the tickets and accommodation. Most of the journey is by train. In the future,
we plan to keep on travelling, visiting new places and meeting new lives and
lifestyles.
We
hope the readers join us in wishing Mr Renjith and family a pleasant trip to
Europe and much more interesting trips in the years to come. We wish you would
soon fulfil your dream of travelling to the Arctic Circle for Christmas. He is
an inspiration for those of us who love to travel but put it off citing excuses
which, as he showed us, can be surmounted if we are willing to set our hearts
to it.
“travel makes you realise that no matter how
much you know, there’s always more to learn”.
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