Travel Advisor
Arun Sastry
He/Him
Expertise
- West Africa,
- United Kingdom,
- Family Travel,
- Boutique Travel
Based in
Palo Alto, California
Languages spoken
English, Hindi, Kannada, French, Spanish
Minimum booking Budget
$400/night
Profile details
About
A traveler who believes that a travel spot should leave the traveler with more questions after the trip than before, so it stimulates curiosity!
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Travel style
When planning travel, I believe in doing my own homework rather than going with conventional wisdom about the destination, obviously keeping in mind – and assessing – about the risks. For example, when I told my friends I was going to Rwanda, everyone thought I was crazy going to a country that was going through "genocide", not knowing that that event happened 30 years ago! The fact of the matter is that Rwanda is not only safe, but a very tourist-friendly country that offers a lot, including visits to the mountain gorillas!
Having said that, I am a sucker for luxury, so I do like to stay in comfortable accommodations, preferably boutique hotels (more character), and eat at fine dining spots (where available), keeping budget in mind.
I think outside the box when it comes to travel – this is how you get to experience you otherwise would not get to enjoy!
Arun's travel guides & trip reports
Rwanda: Mountain Gorillas, Coffee, Gorgeous Landscapes and More
Get Off the Traditional Path in Ghana
One Week in Oman, Starting at the Al Bustan Palace in Muscat!
Favorite hotels
Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
Mountain retreat with lavish suites, stunning mountain views and a luxury spa and hammam.
Little Kulala
Discover the epitome of luxury desert living in Namibia, where stunning accommodations and unparalleled access to the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei create an unforgettable desert safari experience.
Itc Grand Chola, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Luxe property in southern India with posh rooms and suites, as well as three rooftop pools.
Arun's travel photos
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