The Beginning…
I often joke that my parents first child was not me but Snow Leopard Adventures – our family owned Adventure Tourism company which was conceived before I was born. My father is one of India’s stalwarts in the outdoors (he was the first Indian to kayak and raft down rivers in six continents, as well …
Making Friends Outdoors
Doesn’t it sometimes feel like a majority of our life is now driven by technology? Most of our communications with friends and family happen on a screen. Even when we are out for dinner we spend more time communicating with people far away on our phone than we do the people we are eating with …
Scuba Diving with Manta Rays (and sharks!) in Thailand
“Have you ever wondered why scuba divers roll into the ocean backward?” asked my dive instructor Fran, taking her regulator out, as we sat on the edge of the boat, ready to start our dive. I look at her confused and respond saying “No idea, why?” “Think about it, I’ll tell you after the dive” …
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The 7 types of Pictures Dad Takes (A Series)
When I was younger, I used to HATE posing for pictures. I also used to always forget to get my camera out when I was out on expeditions… Both of these things hold true till date. It’s a pity because I’m often in these incredible places, and while I’m experiencing the situation 100% when I …
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A Sea Kayaking Expedition In Greenland
I’ve adapted this post from an account I wrote when I was 14 years old right after my first ever expedition, a 2 week sea kayaking expedition along the coast of Greenland. My family’s idea of a holiday is not a typical “relax on the beach and go sightseeing” sort of holiday, it’s more like …