Loving the all new Thar! Everything we wanted, and more. Please work out an upgrade deal for existing owners 😅😅 @mahindrathar
As the year draws to a close, I want to list out a few things that truly stood out for me. The BE6 and Formula E collaboration. Some journeys don’t begin at a launch. They begin with belief. I’ve followed the @mahindraracing Formula E team and its journey since the very first season—back when electric racing was still an idea people were trying to make sense of. I’ve been lucky enough to watch races in Morocco and London, Berlin and Paris, often from the garage, close enough to feel the hum, the tension, the ambition. I was there when Mahindra stepped in early—as one of the first manufacturers to believe that electric wasn’t a compromise, but the future. Over the years, that belief wasn’t just something I watched from the sidelines. I had the opportunity to drive Mahindra Racing’s M4Electro Formula E race car in 2017 in Spain—becoming the first Indian woman to do so. Experiencing both the simulator and the real electric race car was something that, until then, had been a very personal combination of motorsport and the future of mobility. Back then, the only electric offering from Mahindra was the humble e2o (which I had bought two years earlier). Even then, you could sense the intent—this wasn’t about novelty, it was about getting it right. The e2o was raw, experimental, evolving. But the vision was always clear. Race to road. Fast forward to last year—a few months before the launch of the Born Electric range of SUVs—standing inside the Chakan plant, sitting in the BE6 for the first time, and suddenly memories came rushing back. Tempelhof, Berlin. Felix Rosenqvist. The Indian national anthem playing. That unmistakable feeling of pride. And with this @mahindraracing @fiaformulae and @mahindraelectricsuvs collaboration – things have finally come full circle! Thank you @reetinageshri for giving me this opportunity❤️ #screamelectric @mahindrarise
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I drive a Thar. I ride a Royal Enfield. Infact, several women in my family ride the Royal Enfield Bullet and Drive Thars. Across generations. Anecdotal generalisations don’t help strengthen road safety. Thar and Bullet are iconic Indian brands admired for their capability and style, and disparaging them serves no purpose. As someone who drives a Thar and rides a Bullet, I’m not slighted, I’ve never believed in judging a book by its cover. What truly makes laws effective is not stereotyping citizens, but ensuring a law-enforcement mechanism that inspires both respect for the law and a healthy fear of consequences. That is where our focus should be.
I drive a Thar. I ride a Royal Enfield. Infact, several women in my family ride the Royal Enfield Bullet and Drive Thars. Across generations. Anecdotal generalisations don’t help strengthen road safety. Thar and Bullet are iconic Indian brands admired for their capability and style, and disparaging them serves no purpose. As someone who drives a Thar and rides a Bullet, I’m not slighted, I’ve never believed in judging a book by its cover. What truly makes laws effective is not stereotyping citizens, but ensuring a law-enforcement mechanism that inspires both respect for the law and a healthy fear of consequences. That is where our focus should be.
I drive a Thar. I ride a Royal Enfield. Infact, several women in my family ride the Royal Enfield Bullet and Drive Thars. Across generations. Anecdotal generalisations don’t help strengthen road safety. Thar and Bullet are iconic Indian brands admired for their capability and style, and disparaging them serves no purpose. As someone who drives a Thar and rides a Bullet, I’m not slighted, I’ve never believed in judging a book by its cover. What truly makes laws effective is not stereotyping citizens, but ensuring a law-enforcement mechanism that inspires both respect for the law and a healthy fear of consequences. That is where our focus should be.
I drive a Thar. I ride a Royal Enfield. Infact, several women in my family ride the Royal Enfield Bullet and Drive Thars. Across generations. Anecdotal generalisations don’t help strengthen road safety. Thar and Bullet are iconic Indian brands admired for their capability and style, and disparaging them serves no purpose. As someone who drives a Thar and rides a Bullet, I’m not slighted, I’ve never believed in judging a book by its cover. What truly makes laws effective is not stereotyping citizens, but ensuring a law-enforcement mechanism that inspires both respect for the law and a healthy fear of consequences. That is where our focus should be.
I drive a Thar. I ride a Royal Enfield. Infact, several women in my family ride the Royal Enfield Bullet and Drive Thars. Across generations. Anecdotal generalisations don’t help strengthen road safety. Thar and Bullet are iconic Indian brands admired for their capability and style, and disparaging them serves no purpose. As someone who drives a Thar and rides a Bullet, I’m not slighted, I’ve never believed in judging a book by its cover. What truly makes laws effective is not stereotyping citizens, but ensuring a law-enforcement mechanism that inspires both respect for the law and a healthy fear of consequences. That is where our focus should be.
I drive a Thar. I ride a Royal Enfield. Infact, several women in my family ride the Royal Enfield Bullet and Drive Thars. Across generations. Anecdotal generalisations don’t help strengthen road safety. Thar and Bullet are iconic Indian brands admired for their capability and style, and disparaging them serves no purpose. As someone who drives a Thar and rides a Bullet, I’m not slighted, I’ve never believed in judging a book by its cover. What truly makes laws effective is not stereotyping citizens, but ensuring a law-enforcement mechanism that inspires both respect for the law and a healthy fear of consequences. That is where our focus should be.
I drive a Thar. I ride a Royal Enfield. Infact, several women in my family ride the Royal Enfield Bullet and Drive Thars. Across generations. Anecdotal generalisations don’t help strengthen road safety. Thar and Bullet are iconic Indian brands admired for their capability and style, and disparaging them serves no purpose. As someone who drives a Thar and rides a Bullet, I’m not slighted, I’ve never believed in judging a book by its cover. What truly makes laws effective is not stereotyping citizens, but ensuring a law-enforcement mechanism that inspires both respect for the law and a healthy fear of consequences. That is where our focus should be.
I drive a Thar. I ride a Royal Enfield. Infact, several women in my family ride the Royal Enfield Bullet and Drive Thars. Across generations. Anecdotal generalisations don’t help strengthen road safety. Thar and Bullet are iconic Indian brands admired for their capability and style, and disparaging them serves no purpose. As someone who drives a Thar and rides a Bullet, I’m not slighted, I’ve never believed in judging a book by its cover. What truly makes laws effective is not stereotyping citizens, but ensuring a law-enforcement mechanism that inspires both respect for the law and a healthy fear of consequences. That is where our focus should be.
Both Rishi and I grew up as Army BRATS — forever on the move, changing schools and cities every few years. That life gave us a gift: adaptability, openness, and a deep, lived sense of India’s cultural diversity. As parents, we often ask: how do we give Nihal even a fraction of that? How do we nurture curiosity and openness beyond what a textbook can offer? One way has been to travel with that intention. Recently, a long weekend aligned — and it happened to coincide with Onam, which while native to Kerala, is also celebrated with gusto in Chennai. Icing on the cake: Nihal had just learnt about it in school. We thought, what better way for him to connect the dots than to experience it in real life? And this is where @theleelapalacechennai became more than a hotel. They didn’t just host us, they enabled immersion. From arranging traditional attire for us, to curating a traditional sadya (the Onam feast served on a banana leaf), to guiding us on a visit to the Kapaleeshwar temple, and even curating an afternoon of sari shopping — each thoughtful detail added richness to the experience. They also introduced us to Pallanguzhi, a traditional South Indian two-player board game. What began as a curious lesson in an unfamiliar game quickly turned into laughter, competition, and discovery — and has now become the household’s favorite pastime. For Nihal, this wasn’t a classroom lesson. It was the sound of temple bells, the taste of unfamiliar flavors, the joy of seeing his parents in traditional clothes, and the excitement of mastering a new game. It was culture made tangible. And for us, it was a reminder of why we travel: not to skim the surface of places, but to step into their rhythm. To immerse, to connect, and to carry home not just memories, but meaning. ❤️ P.S. BRAT is an acronym for Being Relocated All the Time . And / or Born Raised And Transferred. The term is said to have originated in the US Marine Corps- post World War II.
Both Rishi and I grew up as Army BRATS — forever on the move, changing schools and cities every few years. That life gave us a gift: adaptability, openness, and a deep, lived sense of India’s cultural diversity. As parents, we often ask: how do we give Nihal even a fraction of that? How do we nurture curiosity and openness beyond what a textbook can offer? One way has been to travel with that intention. Recently, a long weekend aligned — and it happened to coincide with Onam, which while native to Kerala, is also celebrated with gusto in Chennai. Icing on the cake: Nihal had just learnt about it in school. We thought, what better way for him to connect the dots than to experience it in real life? And this is where @theleelapalacechennai became more than a hotel. They didn’t just host us, they enabled immersion. From arranging traditional attire for us, to curating a traditional sadya (the Onam feast served on a banana leaf), to guiding us on a visit to the Kapaleeshwar temple, and even curating an afternoon of sari shopping — each thoughtful detail added richness to the experience. They also introduced us to Pallanguzhi, a traditional South Indian two-player board game. What began as a curious lesson in an unfamiliar game quickly turned into laughter, competition, and discovery — and has now become the household’s favorite pastime. For Nihal, this wasn’t a classroom lesson. It was the sound of temple bells, the taste of unfamiliar flavors, the joy of seeing his parents in traditional clothes, and the excitement of mastering a new game. It was culture made tangible. And for us, it was a reminder of why we travel: not to skim the surface of places, but to step into their rhythm. To immerse, to connect, and to carry home not just memories, but meaning. ❤️ P.S. BRAT is an acronym for Being Relocated All the Time . And / or Born Raised And Transferred. The term is said to have originated in the US Marine Corps- post World War II.
Both Rishi and I grew up as Army BRATS — forever on the move, changing schools and cities every few years. That life gave us a gift: adaptability, openness, and a deep, lived sense of India’s cultural diversity. As parents, we often ask: how do we give Nihal even a fraction of that? How do we nurture curiosity and openness beyond what a textbook can offer? One way has been to travel with that intention. Recently, a long weekend aligned — and it happened to coincide with Onam, which while native to Kerala, is also celebrated with gusto in Chennai. Icing on the cake: Nihal had just learnt about it in school. We thought, what better way for him to connect the dots than to experience it in real life? And this is where @theleelapalacechennai became more than a hotel. They didn’t just host us, they enabled immersion. From arranging traditional attire for us, to curating a traditional sadya (the Onam feast served on a banana leaf), to guiding us on a visit to the Kapaleeshwar temple, and even curating an afternoon of sari shopping — each thoughtful detail added richness to the experience. They also introduced us to Pallanguzhi, a traditional South Indian two-player board game. What began as a curious lesson in an unfamiliar game quickly turned into laughter, competition, and discovery — and has now become the household’s favorite pastime. For Nihal, this wasn’t a classroom lesson. It was the sound of temple bells, the taste of unfamiliar flavors, the joy of seeing his parents in traditional clothes, and the excitement of mastering a new game. It was culture made tangible. And for us, it was a reminder of why we travel: not to skim the surface of places, but to step into their rhythm. To immerse, to connect, and to carry home not just memories, but meaning. ❤️ P.S. BRAT is an acronym for Being Relocated All the Time . And / or Born Raised And Transferred. The term is said to have originated in the US Marine Corps- post World War II.
Both Rishi and I grew up as Army BRATS — forever on the move, changing schools and cities every few years. That life gave us a gift: adaptability, openness, and a deep, lived sense of India’s cultural diversity. As parents, we often ask: how do we give Nihal even a fraction of that? How do we nurture curiosity and openness beyond what a textbook can offer? One way has been to travel with that intention. Recently, a long weekend aligned — and it happened to coincide with Onam, which while native to Kerala, is also celebrated with gusto in Chennai. Icing on the cake: Nihal had just learnt about it in school. We thought, what better way for him to connect the dots than to experience it in real life? And this is where @theleelapalacechennai became more than a hotel. They didn’t just host us, they enabled immersion. From arranging traditional attire for us, to curating a traditional sadya (the Onam feast served on a banana leaf), to guiding us on a visit to the Kapaleeshwar temple, and even curating an afternoon of sari shopping — each thoughtful detail added richness to the experience. They also introduced us to Pallanguzhi, a traditional South Indian two-player board game. What began as a curious lesson in an unfamiliar game quickly turned into laughter, competition, and discovery — and has now become the household’s favorite pastime. For Nihal, this wasn’t a classroom lesson. It was the sound of temple bells, the taste of unfamiliar flavors, the joy of seeing his parents in traditional clothes, and the excitement of mastering a new game. It was culture made tangible. And for us, it was a reminder of why we travel: not to skim the surface of places, but to step into their rhythm. To immerse, to connect, and to carry home not just memories, but meaning. ❤️ P.S. BRAT is an acronym for Being Relocated All the Time . And / or Born Raised And Transferred. The term is said to have originated in the US Marine Corps- post World War II.
Both Rishi and I grew up as Army BRATS — forever on the move, changing schools and cities every few years. That life gave us a gift: adaptability, openness, and a deep, lived sense of India’s cultural diversity. As parents, we often ask: how do we give Nihal even a fraction of that? How do we nurture curiosity and openness beyond what a textbook can offer? One way has been to travel with that intention. Recently, a long weekend aligned — and it happened to coincide with Onam, which while native to Kerala, is also celebrated with gusto in Chennai. Icing on the cake: Nihal had just learnt about it in school. We thought, what better way for him to connect the dots than to experience it in real life? And this is where @theleelapalacechennai became more than a hotel. They didn’t just host us, they enabled immersion. From arranging traditional attire for us, to curating a traditional sadya (the Onam feast served on a banana leaf), to guiding us on a visit to the Kapaleeshwar temple, and even curating an afternoon of sari shopping — each thoughtful detail added richness to the experience. They also introduced us to Pallanguzhi, a traditional South Indian two-player board game. What began as a curious lesson in an unfamiliar game quickly turned into laughter, competition, and discovery — and has now become the household’s favorite pastime. For Nihal, this wasn’t a classroom lesson. It was the sound of temple bells, the taste of unfamiliar flavors, the joy of seeing his parents in traditional clothes, and the excitement of mastering a new game. It was culture made tangible. And for us, it was a reminder of why we travel: not to skim the surface of places, but to step into their rhythm. To immerse, to connect, and to carry home not just memories, but meaning. ❤️ P.S. BRAT is an acronym for Being Relocated All the Time . And / or Born Raised And Transferred. The term is said to have originated in the US Marine Corps- post World War II.
Both Rishi and I grew up as Army BRATS — forever on the move, changing schools and cities every few years. That life gave us a gift: adaptability, openness, and a deep, lived sense of India’s cultural diversity. As parents, we often ask: how do we give Nihal even a fraction of that? How do we nurture curiosity and openness beyond what a textbook can offer? One way has been to travel with that intention. Recently, a long weekend aligned — and it happened to coincide with Onam, which while native to Kerala, is also celebrated with gusto in Chennai. Icing on the cake: Nihal had just learnt about it in school. We thought, what better way for him to connect the dots than to experience it in real life? And this is where @theleelapalacechennai became more than a hotel. They didn’t just host us, they enabled immersion. From arranging traditional attire for us, to curating a traditional sadya (the Onam feast served on a banana leaf), to guiding us on a visit to the Kapaleeshwar temple, and even curating an afternoon of sari shopping — each thoughtful detail added richness to the experience. They also introduced us to Pallanguzhi, a traditional South Indian two-player board game. What began as a curious lesson in an unfamiliar game quickly turned into laughter, competition, and discovery — and has now become the household’s favorite pastime. For Nihal, this wasn’t a classroom lesson. It was the sound of temple bells, the taste of unfamiliar flavors, the joy of seeing his parents in traditional clothes, and the excitement of mastering a new game. It was culture made tangible. And for us, it was a reminder of why we travel: not to skim the surface of places, but to step into their rhythm. To immerse, to connect, and to carry home not just memories, but meaning. ❤️ P.S. BRAT is an acronym for Being Relocated All the Time . And / or Born Raised And Transferred. The term is said to have originated in the US Marine Corps- post World War II.
Both Rishi and I grew up as Army BRATS — forever on the move, changing schools and cities every few years. That life gave us a gift: adaptability, openness, and a deep, lived sense of India’s cultural diversity. As parents, we often ask: how do we give Nihal even a fraction of that? How do we nurture curiosity and openness beyond what a textbook can offer? One way has been to travel with that intention. Recently, a long weekend aligned — and it happened to coincide with Onam, which while native to Kerala, is also celebrated with gusto in Chennai. Icing on the cake: Nihal had just learnt about it in school. We thought, what better way for him to connect the dots than to experience it in real life? And this is where @theleelapalacechennai became more than a hotel. They didn’t just host us, they enabled immersion. From arranging traditional attire for us, to curating a traditional sadya (the Onam feast served on a banana leaf), to guiding us on a visit to the Kapaleeshwar temple, and even curating an afternoon of sari shopping — each thoughtful detail added richness to the experience. They also introduced us to Pallanguzhi, a traditional South Indian two-player board game. What began as a curious lesson in an unfamiliar game quickly turned into laughter, competition, and discovery — and has now become the household’s favorite pastime. For Nihal, this wasn’t a classroom lesson. It was the sound of temple bells, the taste of unfamiliar flavors, the joy of seeing his parents in traditional clothes, and the excitement of mastering a new game. It was culture made tangible. And for us, it was a reminder of why we travel: not to skim the surface of places, but to step into their rhythm. To immerse, to connect, and to carry home not just memories, but meaning. ❤️ P.S. BRAT is an acronym for Being Relocated All the Time . And / or Born Raised And Transferred. The term is said to have originated in the US Marine Corps- post World War II.
Both Rishi and I grew up as Army BRATS — forever on the move, changing schools and cities every few years. That life gave us a gift: adaptability, openness, and a deep, lived sense of India’s cultural diversity. As parents, we often ask: how do we give Nihal even a fraction of that? How do we nurture curiosity and openness beyond what a textbook can offer? One way has been to travel with that intention. Recently, a long weekend aligned — and it happened to coincide with Onam, which while native to Kerala, is also celebrated with gusto in Chennai. Icing on the cake: Nihal had just learnt about it in school. We thought, what better way for him to connect the dots than to experience it in real life? And this is where @theleelapalacechennai became more than a hotel. They didn’t just host us, they enabled immersion. From arranging traditional attire for us, to curating a traditional sadya (the Onam feast served on a banana leaf), to guiding us on a visit to the Kapaleeshwar temple, and even curating an afternoon of sari shopping — each thoughtful detail added richness to the experience. They also introduced us to Pallanguzhi, a traditional South Indian two-player board game. What began as a curious lesson in an unfamiliar game quickly turned into laughter, competition, and discovery — and has now become the household’s favorite pastime. For Nihal, this wasn’t a classroom lesson. It was the sound of temple bells, the taste of unfamiliar flavors, the joy of seeing his parents in traditional clothes, and the excitement of mastering a new game. It was culture made tangible. And for us, it was a reminder of why we travel: not to skim the surface of places, but to step into their rhythm. To immerse, to connect, and to carry home not just memories, but meaning. ❤️ P.S. BRAT is an acronym for Being Relocated All the Time . And / or Born Raised And Transferred. The term is said to have originated in the US Marine Corps- post World War II.
Both Rishi and I grew up as Army BRATS — forever on the move, changing schools and cities every few years. That life gave us a gift: adaptability, openness, and a deep, lived sense of India’s cultural diversity. As parents, we often ask: how do we give Nihal even a fraction of that? How do we nurture curiosity and openness beyond what a textbook can offer? One way has been to travel with that intention. Recently, a long weekend aligned — and it happened to coincide with Onam, which while native to Kerala, is also celebrated with gusto in Chennai. Icing on the cake: Nihal had just learnt about it in school. We thought, what better way for him to connect the dots than to experience it in real life? And this is where @theleelapalacechennai became more than a hotel. They didn’t just host us, they enabled immersion. From arranging traditional attire for us, to curating a traditional sadya (the Onam feast served on a banana leaf), to guiding us on a visit to the Kapaleeshwar temple, and even curating an afternoon of sari shopping — each thoughtful detail added richness to the experience. They also introduced us to Pallanguzhi, a traditional South Indian two-player board game. What began as a curious lesson in an unfamiliar game quickly turned into laughter, competition, and discovery — and has now become the household’s favorite pastime. For Nihal, this wasn’t a classroom lesson. It was the sound of temple bells, the taste of unfamiliar flavors, the joy of seeing his parents in traditional clothes, and the excitement of mastering a new game. It was culture made tangible. And for us, it was a reminder of why we travel: not to skim the surface of places, but to step into their rhythm. To immerse, to connect, and to carry home not just memories, but meaning. ❤️ P.S. BRAT is an acronym for Being Relocated All the Time . And / or Born Raised And Transferred. The term is said to have originated in the US Marine Corps- post World War II.
Both Rishi and I grew up as Army BRATS — forever on the move, changing schools and cities every few years. That life gave us a gift: adaptability, openness, and a deep, lived sense of India’s cultural diversity. As parents, we often ask: how do we give Nihal even a fraction of that? How do we nurture curiosity and openness beyond what a textbook can offer? One way has been to travel with that intention. Recently, a long weekend aligned — and it happened to coincide with Onam, which while native to Kerala, is also celebrated with gusto in Chennai. Icing on the cake: Nihal had just learnt about it in school. We thought, what better way for him to connect the dots than to experience it in real life? And this is where @theleelapalacechennai became more than a hotel. They didn’t just host us, they enabled immersion. From arranging traditional attire for us, to curating a traditional sadya (the Onam feast served on a banana leaf), to guiding us on a visit to the Kapaleeshwar temple, and even curating an afternoon of sari shopping — each thoughtful detail added richness to the experience. They also introduced us to Pallanguzhi, a traditional South Indian two-player board game. What began as a curious lesson in an unfamiliar game quickly turned into laughter, competition, and discovery — and has now become the household’s favorite pastime. For Nihal, this wasn’t a classroom lesson. It was the sound of temple bells, the taste of unfamiliar flavors, the joy of seeing his parents in traditional clothes, and the excitement of mastering a new game. It was culture made tangible. And for us, it was a reminder of why we travel: not to skim the surface of places, but to step into their rhythm. To immerse, to connect, and to carry home not just memories, but meaning. ❤️ P.S. BRAT is an acronym for Being Relocated All the Time . And / or Born Raised And Transferred. The term is said to have originated in the US Marine Corps- post World War II.
Both Rishi and I grew up as Army BRATS — forever on the move, changing schools and cities every few years. That life gave us a gift: adaptability, openness, and a deep, lived sense of India’s cultural diversity. As parents, we often ask: how do we give Nihal even a fraction of that? How do we nurture curiosity and openness beyond what a textbook can offer? One way has been to travel with that intention. Recently, a long weekend aligned — and it happened to coincide with Onam, which while native to Kerala, is also celebrated with gusto in Chennai. Icing on the cake: Nihal had just learnt about it in school. We thought, what better way for him to connect the dots than to experience it in real life? And this is where @theleelapalacechennai became more than a hotel. They didn’t just host us, they enabled immersion. From arranging traditional attire for us, to curating a traditional sadya (the Onam feast served on a banana leaf), to guiding us on a visit to the Kapaleeshwar temple, and even curating an afternoon of sari shopping — each thoughtful detail added richness to the experience. They also introduced us to Pallanguzhi, a traditional South Indian two-player board game. What began as a curious lesson in an unfamiliar game quickly turned into laughter, competition, and discovery — and has now become the household’s favorite pastime. For Nihal, this wasn’t a classroom lesson. It was the sound of temple bells, the taste of unfamiliar flavors, the joy of seeing his parents in traditional clothes, and the excitement of mastering a new game. It was culture made tangible. And for us, it was a reminder of why we travel: not to skim the surface of places, but to step into their rhythm. To immerse, to connect, and to carry home not just memories, but meaning. ❤️ P.S. BRAT is an acronym for Being Relocated All the Time . And / or Born Raised And Transferred. The term is said to have originated in the US Marine Corps- post World War II.
Both Rishi and I grew up as Army BRATS — forever on the move, changing schools and cities every few years. That life gave us a gift: adaptability, openness, and a deep, lived sense of India’s cultural diversity. As parents, we often ask: how do we give Nihal even a fraction of that? How do we nurture curiosity and openness beyond what a textbook can offer? One way has been to travel with that intention. Recently, a long weekend aligned — and it happened to coincide with Onam, which while native to Kerala, is also celebrated with gusto in Chennai. Icing on the cake: Nihal had just learnt about it in school. We thought, what better way for him to connect the dots than to experience it in real life? And this is where @theleelapalacechennai became more than a hotel. They didn’t just host us, they enabled immersion. From arranging traditional attire for us, to curating a traditional sadya (the Onam feast served on a banana leaf), to guiding us on a visit to the Kapaleeshwar temple, and even curating an afternoon of sari shopping — each thoughtful detail added richness to the experience. They also introduced us to Pallanguzhi, a traditional South Indian two-player board game. What began as a curious lesson in an unfamiliar game quickly turned into laughter, competition, and discovery — and has now become the household’s favorite pastime. For Nihal, this wasn’t a classroom lesson. It was the sound of temple bells, the taste of unfamiliar flavors, the joy of seeing his parents in traditional clothes, and the excitement of mastering a new game. It was culture made tangible. And for us, it was a reminder of why we travel: not to skim the surface of places, but to step into their rhythm. To immerse, to connect, and to carry home not just memories, but meaning. ❤️ P.S. BRAT is an acronym for Being Relocated All the Time . And / or Born Raised And Transferred. The term is said to have originated in the US Marine Corps- post World War II.
My strongest childhood memories aren’t from parties or gifts—but from being out and away from it all, sometimes in the wild, and sometimes on road trips with my family. Road trips to the mountains & the desert, in fact across the length and breath of India, camping in the middle of nowhere, making do with what we had. Some called it “adventure” (and it probably was, considering how limited our means were), but to me—it was just our way of life. Like the time my father took five-year-old me in our inflatable little draft, in our local village cho (a rainwater canal of sorts that was 20 off feet wide back then), and I dropped our only camera— a Kodak Hot Shot—right into the water. Or a camping trip to Sangla with our Labrador Boon who delivered a single surprise puppy out of nowhere a week before our departure- and we had no choice but to take the little puppy along because we couldn’t do without Boon, ( ask me why in comments ). And My parents disappeared for seven hours to fix a flat, leaving my brother @sherbirpanag and me wondering. Those moments—imperfect, unpredictable, unpolished—became the core memories I carry today. And in today’s mad, fast-paced world where star hotels and curated getaways have become the norm, I find myself trying to recreate that same magic. (I’ve shared some glimpses over the last five years of us pursuing a lifestyle towards that end.) Because for me, the ultimate luxury isn’t a spa or suite—it’s being off the grid with my people, preferably in a tent next to a mountain stream. In a world obsessed with five-star getaways and infinity pools ( which full disclosure : I do like too ) my ultimate flex will always be disconnecting to reconnect—with mountains, rivers, and each other. I’d love to hear from you. What are your strongest memories from your childhood and how you are trying to create those memory triggers going forward -because I’m always on the lookout for ways to do that. Thank you ❤️ . . . . . . #CoreMemories #FamilyRoadTrips #AdventureIsAStateOfMind #WildAndTogether #MountainsOverHotels #UnplugAndReconnect #NatureNotRoomService #TravelLikeItUsedToBe #BackseatPhilosophy #LegacyOfAdventure
