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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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  • Destinations
    • Asia
      • India
      • Thailand
      • Maldives
      • Cambodia
      • Indonesia
      • Singapore
      • Sri Lanka
      • Vietnam
      • UAE
      • China
      • Uzbekistan
    • Europe
      • Italy
      • Austria
      • Czech Republic
      • Switzerland
      • Croatia
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      • United States
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Travel Stories

0 5 Advantages that Indians have: Lessons learnt from 3 Months of Traveling in Europe
India, New, Solo Travel, Travel Stories Feb 29, 2020 1

5 Advantages that Indians have: Lessons learnt from 3 Months of Traveling in Europe

While I was most excited about my trip to Europe to explore different cultures and ways of living, little did I expect that it’d help me...

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0 9 Cultural Shocks in Europe Traveling Solo as an Indian Female
New, Solo Travel, Travel Stories, World Feb 23, 2020 0

9 Cultural Shocks in Europe Traveling Solo as an Indian Female

When I was traveling in Europe for 3 months solo, I decided to volunteer, couch surf, hitchhike to save on costs. This helped me interact with...

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0 Year Roundup: Travel Highlights of 2019
Travel Stories, World Jan 15, 2020 0

Year Roundup: Travel Highlights of 2019

So far, 2018 was my best year of travel. And I didn’t expect 2019 to top it off. But what a year of travel it has been! January: Atlanta...

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0 Life as a Scuba Diving Instructor featuring Cinzia
Adventure, Scuba diving, Travel Stories Oct 13, 2018 1

Life as a Scuba Diving Instructor featuring Cinzia

I’ve met so many wonderful people on the road that it always left me inspired and motivated to make something better out of my life. So...

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0 Bungee Jumping in Rishikesh for Adrenaline Junkies
Adventure, India, Travel Stories May 12, 2018 1

Bungee Jumping in Rishikesh for Adrenaline Junkies

Sigh. I took a deep breath again. I was standing on the edge of a Canti-lever platform built over a rocky cliff overlooking a tributary of...

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0 Go on an Unusual Underground Rome Tour Unlocking the Mysteries of a Bygone Era
Italy, Reviews, Travel Stories Apr 28, 2018 2

Go on an Unusual Underground Rome Tour Unlocking the Mysteries of a Bygone Era

Did you know that beneath modern Rome is a hidden city with a network of underground tunnels and systems? Millions of unsuspecting tourists walk...

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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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