About Me
Shantesh Patil
Game Designer, Traveler, Writer
IT engineer by education (accidental). Game Designer by profession. I love going
From the Blog
Roads of Bhutan
Those winding roads of Bhutan offer not just spectacular views but a smooth ride and drivers with great discipline. When there was a rare traffic hold up, nobody selfishly tried to get ahead by driving on the wrong side or honking unto eternity. An interesting fact is that a lot of the road work is…
Podcasts I discovered last year
Last year was when I really got back into the listening to podcasts regularly. These are a few good ones that I discovered. Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend This is a very interesting premise for a comedy podcast. Conan interviews several of his celebrity guests in the hope of discovering why it is that he…
Year Ending Memories
We didn’t cross new destinations off our list this year thanks to the birth of my son. However, in the last few months, we have been flying ever higher. Caring for him has been a brand new journey all of its own. When he lights up with a smile, most things pale in comparison to…
Blue Peru
I miss Peru so dearly. The place and the unforgettable conversations with strangers. The wholly unexpected fulfillment of the dream to visit Machu Picchu. The sleepless nights I spent trying to get my visa in time for my departure. It all keeps coming back every time I go through my collection of photos from Peru.
Orange Tram
San Francisco is a city of incredible contrasts. One minute I would find myself walking through a glitzy section like Union Square and just a few blocks later something that felt so far removed from it. Ugly graffiti, poorly maintained streets and the distinct smell of weed following you everywhere you went.
Bhutan Bridges
Bhutan is an amazing destination for Indian travellers. No visa hassles, easy to get to and very light on the pocket. When I think about the word that comes to mind when I think about my trip there, it was peace.