Less fuss and planning, makes a holiday good: Toshiba's Abhishek Mehta

To be a top-notch performer in a competitive space like marketing and sales, exploring and experiencing various cultures, people and places is very essential. In order to generate exclusive and ultimate ideas and crisp execution, a fresh mind is the best asset one can have and what better than a relaxed holiday at one’s favorite place! A 'time-out' with family and friends always acts like a 'chiller' and helps to rejuvenate the mind and body  in today’s busy and demanding life.

In an exclusive interaction with Abhishek Mehta, Sr Manager, Marketing Communication & PR, Digital Prod., Home Appl. & Services Div., Toshiba India, Adgully learnt of his 

penchant for travel. No matter how busy his work schedule, he with his companions make it a point to step out of their office routine and hectic lifestyles . Italy being his favorite destination Abhishek ventures out with his loved ones in his quest to know the unknown!

Fox Traveller Diary (FTD): If there is one place you would love to keep going back to for a holiday, where would it be?

Abhishek Mehta (AM): According to me, it’s Italia

FTD: Tell us three good things about travelling.

AM: It gives an opportunity to relish the beauty and splendor of nature, loads of quality time for yourself and your loved ones and to explore newer places and cultures.

FTD: When you travel, what is a must carry for you?

AM: My i-pod and Bluetooth Bose speaker

FTD: When and where did your best holiday happen?

AM: Thailand – Koh Samui and Koh Tao, February 2013

FTD: As a frequent traveller, what important tips would you share with others?

AM: Don’t be too fussy, don’t plan too much. Be open and adventurous and enjoy everything that comes along.

FTD: A colleague/co-worker from your industry with whom you would like to go on a holiday.

AM: Subrat, one of my best friends and ex-colleague

FTD: Have you ever been surprised by the taste of food, outside India? Where?

AM: Totally enamored by the quality of food I had during my travel to Italy.

FTD: What and where has your best bazaar bargain been so far?

AM: I am not much of a bargainer but I loved shopping in Singapore and Dubai.

FTD: Which has been the most unique destination that you ever visited? When and why?

AM: I spent a couple of days in Bologna (Italy). It’s a beautiful university town. Bologna is not on the tourist map, but I liked spending time in the city, it’s so youthful and vibrant…and what lovely food and wine.

FTD: Tell us how you have managed to make a journey fun.

AM: I like to self-drive and explore as much as I can, I love to ease into the place and the culture rather than just hurry through the experience. I also research a lot on the places/hotels that I plan to visit.

FTD: A gourmet gaffe that you would like to share.

AM: None.

FTD: What has been your worst travel moment? Why?

AM: None so far.

FTD: What is the best souvenir you ever bought for anyone?

AM: …………

Disclaimer: The views expressed are purely in the personal capacity of Abhishek Mehta as a travel buff and has no bearing and/or correlation with his official role; Images, courtesy: Abhishek Mehta

Specials
@adgully

News in the domain of Advertising, Marketing, Media and Business of Entertainment

More in Specials