I worked for a dozen years formally in various media – Print, TV/Video, Internet, Radio & Entertainment, before shifting tracks to chase a dream. It's been 13 years since I became an independent travel writer. I have authored and contributed to travel books and guides (Michelin, Rough Guides, Outlook Traveller) and write regularly for various leading national and international publications. I am not looking for a 'job' but would love to collaborate with publications, travel and tourism boards to create destination related content that is meaningful and inspiring.I run Red Scarab Travel & Media with Anurag Mallick and as travel influencers and consultants, we create content for the tourism and hospitality industry. Write to redscarab@gmail.com to collaborate.Past:•Consultant Editor & Travel Writer for Stark World Publishing (Guide books on Kerala, Bangalore-Karnataka, Coorg, etc) and Show Host for several corporate & cultural events •Anchor, Script Writer & Voice-Over of Design Matters, a regular show on Real Estate TV•Voice Artist/Anchor for several documentaries, corporate films, AVs, radio spots & TVCs •Former RJ at Radio City 91 FM, Bangalore ~ Created radio icons Lingo Leela, an Emvie Award winning campaign and Sister Stella •Actor in Stumble (winner of the National Award for Best Feature Film in English), Prema Karanth’s critically acclaimed film Bandh Jharonke and award-winning regional tele-series •Actor in several plays/theatre fests •Script-writer for docu-film Rockumentary, which won two International Golden Aster Awards •Features Writer for The Times of India, The Indian Express, Deccan Herald, The Asian Age, Inside Outside and Outlook Traveler & several magazines•Guest Speaker on Radio Journalism, Women’s Activism and Learning environment for children with Special & Multiple Learning DisabilitiesSpecialties: Creative, Communication (writing, editing, acting/anchoring, voice modulation), Conceptualisation and Production.