At the age of 23, his young wild soul turned his passion travelling into career
I met this traveller "NAKUL SHARMA" based in Faridabad (Haryana) who's travelling to encourage people towards their dreams.
He's a Professional photographer and been featured by "National Geographic Contest in 2012".
I spoke to him regarding full time travelling, his challenges and his most memorable experiences.
1. Tell us regarding your family background?
- I came from a average class family.
But like every indian i had lots of dreams in my eyes to do something big in life.
2. Who is your travel inspiration?
- There are many more travel inspirations in my life. I guess everyone i came across left a mark on my life.
3. What was your age when you travelled for the first time?
- I guess i was 15 years old when my parents took me to out of delhi for the first time.
4. Travellers are travelling for many reasons so what is your purpose?
- Intially was to travel for professional reason and then i lost my dad. Later it became the reason to get rid of the pain and suffering. Later on, i found out that this World is suffering more than me and so started travelling for encouraging people to pursue their dreams.
5. To take up travelling as your career in a country like india is a challenging stuff, how did you managed convincing your parents and all the hurdles?
- I am lucky enough in that case because it's really very hard to took up travelling
as a career in this world.
6. How many countries you've covered till this date?
- I had started my world tour in 2014 so far i have done 9 countries and still counting.
7. Tell us your favourite cities and countries?
- India, vietnam and italy. Every country has his own charm. Well magic depends on the person what he/she's looking for.
8. When you're on a tight budget, how do you plan your expenses on the Trip?
- Travel like a real traveler, by hitchhiking, sleeping on roads, saving money and sleeping at some friend's place or at some cheap hostels or guest houses.
9. Any important Gadgets for you?
- As a photographer, camera is more important for me. I cannot travel without it.
12. Any specific dish you like the most?
- I try everything and anything.
13. What was the best experience of your travelling journey till today?
- There are as many i can't explain in one line. Wherever i travelled it was unique with real stories.
15. At the end where you wanna settle?
- The objective is not to settle down the objective is at the end how it should be " the ending" anywhere it dosent matter.
16. Future travelling plans?
- World trip
17. Lastly, reveal us the secret of maintenance of your dreadlocks?
- (Laughing) Haha, for that u have to check it by yourself.
18. Some tips for our travellers?
- Don't ever hesitate while taking up your travel call. Travel just travel. Live the dream once "JOB CAN WAIT TRAVEL CAN'T".