Hey there! 🤠
I'm Bharath Ramanna,
A mechanical engineer who loves planning, structure, and building things — whether it’s a machine ⚙️ or the perfect travel itinerary! ✈️ Alongside my career, travel has always been a big part of my life. I enjoy crafting detailed plans 🗺️, exploring unique places 🌍, picking the best routes 🚗, finding great stays 🛏️, and organizing fun adventures with friends. Over time, my friends appreciated my travel planning so much that I felt inspired to share it with the world. 🌟
That’s how this blog was born — a space where I share my organized travel ideas 🗺️, personal stories 📖, cultural experiences 🎭, food finds 🍲, and practical tips 🛠️ to help others travel more easily and meaningfully. If my plans can bring even a small advantage to your journey, that means the world to me. 🌍
This is how I live my motto
Travel – Live – Inspire
“ಕರ್ಮಣ್ಯೇ ವಾಧಿಕಾರಸ್ತೇ ಮಾ ಫಲೇಷು ಕದಾಚನ॥
ಮಾ ಕರ್ಮಫಲಹೇತುರ್ಭೂರ ಮಾ ತೇ ಸನ್ಗೋಸ್ತ್ವಕರ್ಮಣಿ॥
कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।
मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥
Karmanye vadhikaraste Ma Phaleshu Kadachana,
Ma Karmaphalaheturbhurma Te Sangostvakarmani”
I’m an IT professional working as an Engineering Manager in an OEM company — a typical 9 to 6 routine. ⏰💻 But I’m also an occasional traveler who believes that living a life balancing profession and passion is tough, yet incredibly rewarding. Once you accept the struggle and face the challenges head-on, everything starts to fall into place. ✨
Being both a Mechanical Engineer and a travel photographer feels like a true gift from the universe. 🎁📸
I live by a powerful quote from Shri Krishna in the Mahabharata:
“Karmanye vadhika raste, Ma phaleshu kadachana
Ma karma phala hetur bhur, Ma te sangotsva karmanye.”
(Meaning: Focus on your work without worrying about the results.)
I’m sure many of you know this wisdom! 🙂
So, my goal is to live my professional life without losing my passion for travel. 🌍✈️
Here on this blog, you’ll find everything about the places I’ve personally explored — my travel stories, handy tips, planning guides, food recommendations, stays, festivals, budgets, and much more. Basically, everything travel! 🧳📖
My Story Before… 🌟
Hello!
I was born in 1988 and raised in the vibrant city of Bangalore. I had the privilege of studying mechanical engineering at the esteemed RV College of Engineering. During my college days and even after, I made it a point to take time off work whenever possible to travel — balancing my career, work ethics, and personal growth. ❤️
Each trip taught me valuable lessons that strengthened my focus, efficiency, and happiness. Traveling helped me explore life beyond the daily grind of the city — beyond traffic jams, frustrations, and moments of anger. But no matter how rejuvenated I felt after each journey, I always found myself back in the same cycle. It made me realize something was missing.
Then came a transformative trip to the majestic Himalayas — and there, I discovered what that missing piece was: Peace of Mind. 🕊️✨
That’s when I made my decision: I would travel the world. 🌍✈️
But before exploring the world, I knew I had to explore my own incredible country first. India is a land of stunning diversity — rich cultures, traditions, breathtaking hill stations, mind-blowing treks, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, backwaters, beaches, deserts, rainforests, spectacular temples, and oh, the food! Honestly, I could write endlessly about this amazing land. 🇮🇳❤️
I’ve already explored much of South and North India and am planning to cover the East and West next. Overseas travel will come later, but my love for discovering hidden gems across India will never fade. Every corner offers a slice of heaven. 🌄🌊🏞️
I started this travel blog at 30 — and yes, I’m married! 😛 The best part? My wife loves to travel even more than I do! 😱🙏 She’s my biggest supporter and believer in my journey as a travel photographer. I’m loving every moment of this adventure together! ❤️📸
Lastly, my greatest inspiration for travel is my Mom — no words can truly express my gratitude. 🙏💖
What You’ll Find in This Blog… 🌍✈️
In this blog, you’ll discover everything about my travel adventures — from detailed destination guides, carefully crafted travel plans, handy tips, personal stories, budgets, festivals, delicious foods, vibrant cultures, and much more — all shared through my own experiences and seen through my camera lens. 📸✨
The main intention behind this blog is simple: to inspire passionate travelers like you and me to explore the world and make those travel dreams come true. 💫
There’s a beautiful saying in my mother tongue Kannada:
“Desha sutthu, Kosha odhu”
Which means...
Desha – World | Sutthu – Travel/Explore
Kosha – Books | Odhu – Read
I hope you understand what this means to me:
“Explore the world, read books.” 📚🌏
Earlier, I titled this section My Story, Before… but I plan to update it to MY STORY BEFORE & NOW — now that I’ve embraced life as a full-time traveler. I’ll keep this paragraph as a reminder and inspiration for myself. 🙌
Feel free to say hi anytime at bharathramanna.br@gmail.com!
Got questions? Find me on Facebook and Instagram — I’d love to connect!
Wishing you safe travels always! 🚗💨
Travel like there’s no tomorrow... just kidding. No, I’m serious. 😄✈️