{"id":7,"date":"2015-05-21T12:41:40","date_gmt":"2015-05-21T12:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pencidesign.com\/soledad\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-02-10T23:15:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T17:45:35","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Telling India\u2019s Stories \u2014 One Destination at a Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sharukh-and-sarah-at-tiger-point-lonavala.webp\" alt=\"Sharukh and Sarah at Tiger Point, Lonavala\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Taking in the view at Tiger Point, Lonavala \u2014 moments like these fuel our passion for mindful Indian travel.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Journey Begins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m Sharukh Bamboat, an Indian travel storyteller, and along with my wife Sarah, we explore India\u2019s lesser-told stories at <em>Travel India Destinations<\/em>. Our story began in 2011, when we married. Five years later, we launched this travel website with one goal in mind: to document the soul of India beyond clich\u00e9s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we started, travel blogging was already booming. But we weren\u2019t interested in becoming just another couple ticking off countries. Our heart has always belonged to <strong>India<\/strong> \u2014 its layered history, rich culture, local eats, and vibrant streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">India Is Our Canvas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other travel couples who circle the globe, our lens stays focused on India alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Historic towns and offbeat destinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local markets and hidden food joints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heritage walks, treks, and everyday cultural gems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our aim? To help travelers discover authentic, layered experiences \u2014 not just landmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWe don\u2019t just travel \u2014 we tell India\u2019s stories, one town at a time.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real Moments, Real Stories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We travel slow. Explore deeply. Write honestly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our journey has taken us from <a href=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/old-theatres-in-mumbai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exploring Mumbai\u2019s old cinema halls<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/ramadan-food-in-mumbai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">walking through Mumbai\u2019s Ramadan food streets<\/a>, and from <a href=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/lonavala-vs-mahabaleshwar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lonavala vs Mahabaleshwar<\/a> comparisons to <a href=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/monsoon-destinations-in-konkan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">monsoon getaways in Konkan<\/a>. These stories aren\u2019t polished for Instagram \u2014 they\u2019re meant to inspire thoughtful travel, spark curiosity, and support small businesses that deserve the spotlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sarah-sharukh-at-jagdish-temple-udaipur.webp\" alt=\"Sharukh and Sarah at Jagdish Temple Udaipur\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>At Jagdish Temple, Udaipur \u2014 always ready to capture India, one frame at a time.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Sharukh Bamboat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><br>I&#8217;m <strong>Sharukh Bamboat<\/strong>, a travel writer and photographer deeply passionate about India\u2019s unseen corners. Along with my wife Sarah, I document our experiences through stories, photographs, and destination guides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe in slow, intentional travel \u2014 the kind that lets you connect with a place instead of rushing past it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014 <em>Sharukh Bamboat<\/em><br>Travel Writer | Founder, Travel India Destinations<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Travel India Destinations Exists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s diversity runs deeper than guidebooks and glossy brochures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Travel India Destinations<\/strong>, we explore its languages, traditions, architecture, street food, historic bylanes \u2014 and everything in between. We tell stories the mainstream often misses, with an eye for local detail and cultural respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cEvery post we write is a piece of India, seen through our eyes \u2014 and shared with yours.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bloggers.feedspot.com\/india_travel_blogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/feedspot-top-100-travel-blog.webp\" alt=\"Top 100 Indian Travel Blog by Feedspot 2025 badge\" class=\"wp-image-11140\" style=\"width:320px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/feedspot-top-100-travel-blog.webp 800w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/feedspot-top-100-travel-blog-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/feedspot-top-100-travel-blog-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/feedspot-top-100-travel-blog-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/feedspot-top-100-travel-blog-585x585.webp 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n    Recognized by Feedspot among the Top 100 Indian Travel Blogs (April 2025).\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let\u2019s Stay Connected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re curious to collaborate or feature your destination, property, or experience, visit our <a href=\"\/work-with-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Work With Us<\/a> or <a href=\"\/contact-me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Me<\/a> pages. 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