As a nomad, an Indian has to face a lot of criticism, the \u2018first-you-should-settle-down\u2019 lectures from our relatives is common, isn\u2019t it? Yes indeed, it happens in a lot of homes because of their expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The art to balance the wanderlust and taking care of things at home or any other trouble which stops you from travelling is hard. Not a child\u2019s play. We got in touch with a nomad who gave us cues on travel and writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn tips and tricks of telling tales from\u00a0<\/strong>Raj Niranjan Das.\u00a0(Learning to tell tales can be handy in future, trust me on that!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Hailing from the \u2018Tech city\u2019 you seem close to the nature, what pulls you out of the crowds of Bangalore and how do manage to \u2018mix\u2019 with the greens?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel is the best means to break away from the monotonous work. Geographically,\u00a0Bangalore\u00a0is ideally located, not far from the Western Ghats, Nilgiris and the Sea. With\u00a0 both the mountains and the beaches at a distance of less than 350 km, it is just a few hours drive to these destinations. With numerous\u00a0weekend getaways\u00a0to choose from, nature is just a drive away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. What is the first thing that strikes into your mind when you start writing one of your tales?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n All that runs in my mind are the wonderful moments I experienced while travelling. Right from gazing at the most beautiful monument to a very casual talk with the groundnut seller. There is no particular order to this and all those memories turn into stories as I pen them down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. What is the best part of being a nomad?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I get a chance to\u00a0learn about cultures, languages and local cuisines\u00a0apart from visiting interesting places. However the best part is that \u2018the road\u2019 is my home till the end of the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Has there been any moment when you missed writing a tale about a picture perfect moment? How did you make up for it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I always carry a notebook and a pen while travelling. It helps me jot down all those small but incredible moments during my travel. Making a note helps me re-kindle those memories while writing the travelogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. What is on your priority check list when you travel to a place as good as a desert?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. How do you plan your trips and the budget?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Destination is first in the list while planning a trip. The mode of transport comes next and finally the accommodation. However, I consume maximum time in creating my itinerary, making sure I have enough time to cover places. I prefer budget\/solo travelling as this helps me in taking quick decisions with minimal expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTales of a Nomad<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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