Travel Secrets September - October 2015 | Page 75

INTERVIEW “Solo travel gives you freedom to do your own thing. You can travel spontaneously at a slow pace. You get to connect with people, make new friends and are able to absorb a place more deeply.” Backwaters of Kerala What is the most stunning sight that you have laid your eyes on? Ah! Well, there have been many sights that have stunned me–backwaters of Kerala, Dandeli, remote regions of Sikkim and recently Sonmarg really gripped me. Your crown for the world’s most relaxing place would go to… I enjoyed my stay tremendously at Sai Vishram Beach Resort in Paduvari (Coastal Karnataka). You can recline on the beach whole day long without a thing on your mind. Point us to a great place for dinner Ambrai Bar & Restaurant in Udaipur. It’s a lovely place for romantic lake-side evenings. Who wouldn’t be mesmerised by the picturesque Lake Pichola and the divine Lake Palace? An unforgettable meal memory? It was the scrumptious South-Indian platter served on a houseboat in Kerala. Though I am not a fan of South Indian cuisine, the food I had in Kerala was delectable! A travel app or gadget you would recommend It’s better to keep technology at bay on your travels. Sonmarg Your favourite souvenir from your travels? I don’t typically shop when I’m travelling. In fact, I deliberately stay away from September-October 2015 Travel Secrets  75