About me

About Me

Hi, I’m Vijay Aditya-just Vijay is fine!

I’m an Indian living in Dubai, working in aviation for the past 15 years with a focus on navigation. Outside work, I am passionate about exploring the globe-navigating bustling streets, flavors, cultures and stories, usually with my wife in tow.

My Story

Travel started as curiosity at a very young age, shaped by journeys across India. I’ve been living independently since I was 18 for higher education, and later worked across multiple Indian cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and Delhi.

Living and working in different places, combined with my time in the airline industry and countless journeys on India’s affordable air and train network, gave me the freedom to explore much of the country at my own pace.

Over time, that curiosity naturally extended beyond India. Travelling abroad, and eventually moving to Dubai for work. This, for me, shifted travel from just movement to something more observational. It became a way of understanding cultural differences, everyday life, and the small details that make each place feel distinct.

Over the years, I’ve travelled across the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Indonesia, the Middle East, and many more beautiful countries. Each place has quietly shaped how I see people, culture, and the rhythms of daily life. I also find myself returning to the same countries and regions with my wife, not just to see more, but to understand and enjoy the experience better.

Living in Dubai and working in a multicultural environment adds another layer of being at the crossroads of global cultures, while still staying deeply connected to India.

Somewhere along the way, travel stopped being about going places, and became more about observing, understanding, and simply being present and sharing the moment with my wife.

That perspective continues to shape this blog.

Why I Started This Blog

Whenever I try to find information about a place I want to visit, I observe that most travel content either in videos or blogs feels too curated for views or too generic.

My intent is to share my travel experiences about culture, food, and everyday life that are useful without being overwhelming, should you want to visit the same place.

Thanks for visiting!

P.S: I have unfortunately not blogged about lots of trips over the last 36 months that I maintain a physical journal about. I will keep publishing them in the course of this year and make sure that they are updated with the latest information.