Raksha Rao - The Roving Heart
Raksha Rao

I am a passionate traveler, photographer and an engineer by profession. I have always loved new travel experiences. However, it reached a whole new level when I took off for a Himalayan trek in May 2015 - it made me realise how totally gratifying travel can be. Since then, I have traveled near and far, as much as I can,  always looking for new and immersive adventures.

Be it trekking on snow in the mighty Himalayan range, bungee jumping with a river view in Rishikesh, cliff jumping or scuba diving in the emerald blue waters of Thailand, high-altitude river rafting at the freezing cold rivers of Zanskar in Leh - my propensity for new experiences is ever growing as is my wishlist.

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Exciting Things to do in Krabi, Thailand
Adventure, Popular, Thailand, Travel Guides Nov 18, 2017

Exciting Things to do in Krabi, Thailand

Zooming in on Thailand, just a couple of hours of ferry ride away from the party beaches of Phuket and Pattaya, is Krabi, a quaint little town with its vivid and eclectic mix of seafood! Boasting of crystal clear emerald green waters and...

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A Great Girly Getaway in Thailand
Thailand, Travel Guides, Travel Stories Sep 10, 2017

A Great Girly Getaway in Thailand

I had just received some exciting news and, here I was in a dilemma. The good news was that I was one of the three girls who won a trip to Thailand organized by Tourism Authority of Thailand as part of the Great Girly Getaway promotion campaign....

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1-Day Itinerary to Phuket – Massive Savings Unlocked!
Asia, Thailand Dec 2, 2022

1-Day Itinerary to Phuket – Massive Savings Unlocked!

Didn’t someone say that Thailand is a backpacker’s paradise? Then why are we talking about traveling to Thailand on a budget? While some parts of this gorgeous and highly hospitable country might be known for being pocket friendly – there...

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Nov 7, 2022

The Roving Heart – All Links

Hi, I’m Raksha, an adventure and experiential travel blogger from India. I’ve been travel blogging since 2016 and I’ve worked with some prominent brands in my travel blogging career. Previous Collaborations: Thailand Tourism,...

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How To Travel With a Full Time Job
Travel Tips Feb 13, 2019

How To Travel With a Full Time Job

If I had a dime for every time someone asked me how do I travel with a full-time job, I’d be a millionaire right now! Okay, I’m exaggerating! But yes, every time people find out I travel with a full-time job, I see a question mark...

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Full Guide on Diving Whale Watching & More in Trincomalee
Adventure, Budget Travel, Scuba diving, Solo Travel, Sri Lanka Sep 27, 2018

Full Guide on Diving Whale Watching & More in Trincomalee

My travel to Sri Lanka has to be the most impulsive international solo travel I’ve planned so far. And the best part — I let the destination figure out for itself. How did that happen, you ask? Let me give you a background first....

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Special & Unique Bucket List Ideas for EPIC Travels
Adventure, EPIC Travels, Featured, World Aug 25, 2018

Special & Unique Bucket List Ideas for EPIC Travels

I recently got certified as an Advanced Open Water diver in Sri Lanka. It was a long pending bucket list item of mine which felt like it was taking forever! But when it finally happened, I just wished I had done it sooner, and more importantly...

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Open Water Certification in the Maldives (Maafushi Island)
Adventure, Maldives, Scuba diving, Solo Travel Aug 25, 2018

Open Water Certification in the Maldives (Maafushi Island)

I first dived in Phuket when I went on a two-week trip to Thailand and Cambodia. But sadly, it didn’t have good visibility and there weren’t as many fishes or corals as I hoped to see. Nothing close to the Windows wallpaper I had...

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10 Helpful Travel Essentials for Women Travelers
Shopping Guides May 24, 2018

10 Helpful Travel Essentials for Women Travelers

Sometimes, a good travel product can save time and money and could be the difference between a hassle-free vacation or a haphazard trip. Listed here are some of what I consider as necessary & light travel essentials for women. It might ease...

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Apr 18, 2018

Destinations

  And if travel is like love, it is, in the end, mostly because it’s a heightened state of awareness, in which we are mindful, receptive, undimmed by familiarity and ready to be transformed. That is why the best trips, like the best...

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Remarkable Places You’ll Love to Cruise At
World Feb 22, 2018

Remarkable Places You’ll Love to Cruise At

Sometimes, it’s the journey that teaches a lot about the destination. ~ Drake When it comes to cruise trips, it’s more evident than ever. Spending days cruising through the sea or river, the journey becomes a huge part of the travel....

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Practical Tips to Ace Travel Photography For Amateurs
Photography Feb 16, 2018

Practical Tips to Ace Travel Photography For Amateurs

Have you ever wondered how photographers always manage to take editorial shots that could have easily been on the cover of a NatGeo magazine? Most amateurs assume that it’s the camera that’s doing all the magic. That’s until...

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Best Scuba Diving Locations in the World For a Lifetime
Adventure, EPIC Travels, Scuba diving, World Jan 30, 2018

Best Scuba Diving Locations in the World For a Lifetime

There’s nothing wrong with enjoying looking at the surface of the ocean itself. Except that when you finally see what goes on underwater, you will realize that you have been missing the whole point of the ocean. Dave Berry’s words...

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Jan 20, 2018

Work With Me

  Why me? I’m Raksha Rao, a Software professional passionate about travel and photography. I specialize in adventure and experiential travel and dream about traveling in a world without borders some day. I am a certified scuba diver,...

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How to Stay Fit While Traveling
Fitness Jan 12, 2018

How to Stay Fit While Traveling

Time and again I struggle maintaining a routine while I travel. Whenever I’m not traveling, I head to the gym or learn a new language or a dance form almost regularly. And all of this tends to take a backseat when I’m on the go....

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An Ultimate Guide To Maafushi Island | Maldives On a Budget
Budget Travel, Maldives, Popular, Travel Guides Oct 14, 2017

An Ultimate Guide To Maafushi Island | Maldives On a Budget

For the longest time, Maldives was nothing more than an impressive honeymoon destination only accessible to someone with deep pockets. That changed in 2009 when the locals opened up their islands to travelers, and as a result, budget travelers...

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Fascinating Things to do in Phuket Off The Beaten Path
Thailand, Travel Guides Feb 19, 2017

Fascinating Things to do in Phuket Off The Beaten Path

I believe that even in the most touristy of destinations, there is always something different to experience. A willingness to research and explore can go a long way. If you had asked me about Phuket a few months earlier, I would have ranted...

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Apr 4, 2015

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The Roving Heart – An Experiential and Adventure Blog of an Indian Female Traveler Hola! I’m Raksha Rao, the founder and Chief Editor of The Roving Heart and I welcome you to this blog! My unquenchable need to explore, learn and grow...

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Apr 4, 2015

About Me

This blog is for those of you in search of experiential travel and adventures. I will be sharing travel stories and highlights, adventures and misadventures, lesser-known locations, life-enriching travel experiences, budget travel, responsible...

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Hola! I’m Raksha Rao, the founder and Chief Editor of The Roving Heart and I heartily welcome you to this blog!

I’m perpetually in search of the next trip, next adventure and forever aching to fly far away to a land of strangers.

Come follow me on my journey and I promise you to take you on an adventure!

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