About

Mechanical Engineer who is an avid lover of roads, travel and food.

Exploring new places that gear me up and give me that adrenalin rush to pack my bags, scout, hop and experience the adventure and beauty of various places around the world, makes me a"Hodophile". Being a hodophile unexpectedly quenches my thirst of redefining myself and also increases my curiosity to continue my hunt for new places and things.

Even my association with the art of fine food and drink which is characterised by refined, even elaborate preparations and presentation of aesthetically balanced meals/cuisines that carry rich cultural and traditional emotions with it, makes me a gourmet cook in my gourmet kitchen.

The paras described above do give a rough idea about myself, my hobbies and my passions as of now.

Still in the mode to ramble about myself.....

Stay tuned my dear followers and readers... Love and Peace from me to you.


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