I am a frequent traveller and my work takes me to different cities across the globe. Though I’d love to be an adventurous traveller and go on spontaneous holidays, my wife makes sure that we plan our travels well in advance. So, whenever I am travelling, my trips are well-planned and have a fixed itinerary. I have become a planned traveller.

When I am holidaying with my wife, we like to go to quiet and tranquil places in the lap of nature, but they should have all the facilities to satisfy a travel enthusiast. From beaches to mountains and even jungles, we like to explore all the beautiful places. I am a true shopaholic and I love to buy things from all over the world. Recently, I went to Bali and Phuket with my wife. While returning, we stayed in Singapore for a day and enjoyed the shopping there.
While travelling for work, I can’t explore the place extensively due to the paucity of time, so I usually go to nearby places and check out the famous spots.
I am a Bengali and a big foodie so whenever I am travelling outside Mumbai, I love to try various cuisines and specialities. From seven stars to street food, I don’t mind experimenting when it comes to food.
My all time favourite travel destination is New York as I am a great fan of city life. This city is a great place and has so many things to offer. The best part is that it has a big stretch of Central Park, right in the middle of the city where you can go and have fun with friends and family anytime of the year.
New York is a haven for shoppers and whenever we visit NY, we love to shop and splurge. Food wise NY has some really good restaurants like Nobu, where you can enjoy delicious sushi and at UTDT (Uptown Downtown) you can savour the best of blueberry cheesecakes. There is also our favourite bar called Pravda, where you can enjoy various kinds of vodka.
The city never sleeps and has a lot to offer in terms of nightlife. It is simply superb and every time we are holidaying here, post-dinner we end up chilling out in a lounge with friends.
Whenever my wife and I go to NY together, we never miss out on Broadway shows. Since we both are artistes and we like theatre, we select our favourite plays and book well in advance to avoid last-minute hassles.
Public transport is a convenient option here. If you visit NY, make sure that you have plenty of time on hand and be little vigilant, and then it can be the best travelling spot for you.
As told to Nivi Shrivastava

Source: Deccan Chronicle