About me

About Me

Hi, I’m Vijay Aditya. You can call me either Vijay or Aditya!

I’m an Indian living in Dubai, working in the aviation industry from the last 15 years, and spending most of my free time exploring cities and cultures around the world (most times with my wife).

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 incredibly 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. 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 them 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 experiences that-

Feels real and personal

Is useful without being overwhelming should you want to visit the same place

Connects travel with culture, food, and everyday life

Earthling India is that space. My experiences that you can read and enjoy and perhaps use to plan your trips better!

What Makes This Different

This isn’t just a travel blog.

It’s a mix of:

• Travel and culture, and my perspective based on multiple visits to each country.
• Coffee and food sub culture of the cities that I travel
• Personal experience mixed with practical insights of what worked and what to avoid
• Travel and accommodation hacks, given my experience in the Aviation Industry

You’ll find:

• Walkable itineraries and foot guides based on my experience
• Honest observations having visited each place multiple times
• Coffee and food spots worth going out of your way for
• Cultural details from my perspective
• Local Transport hacks 

Thanks for visiting!