Vivaan Shah

OT Any special childhood memories of trips that you&rsquod like to share with us
Vivaan Shah When I was a child, my family and I visited Egypt, where we went on a desert safari through the Sinai Desert, and scuba-diving in the Red Sea. It was a beautiful experience.

But my favourite memory is of the time my schoolmates and I went trekking to Hemkund Sahib during our mid-term break from school. Once we reached the top of the mountain, everyone started diving into the freezing lake, trying to see who would make the most dives.

OT What kind of a holiday helps you unwind
Vivaan Shah Any kind of holiday that helps bring me closer to nature works for me. Since we live in an urban jungle, I feel it is very important to connect with nature as often as possible.

OT Of the locations you have shot in, which has been your favourite
Vivaan Shah Shooting in Sri Lanka was really nice it&rsquos a beautiful, serene country that has exquisite landscapes and very pretty beaches. I loved the time I spent there. Also, when I was a child, I went to Kenya to shoot for Vishwatma that trip was fun too, and really memorable.

OT Where would you like to travel next
Vivaan Shah Mexico. It&rsquos at the top of my travel wish-list.

OT Any movie that, in your estimation, has showcased any city beautifully
Vivaan Shah The way Carol Reed shot Vienna in The Third Man, and the way Spike Lee shot New York and Brooklyn in Do the Right Thing are two brilliant examples.

OT Two must-see places for visitors to Mumbai&hellip
Vivaan Shah I&rsquod say, don&rsquot miss Marine Drive and Nariman Point.

OT As a seasoned traveller, your best travel advice&hellip
Vivaan Shah Whatever else you pack, always take your adventurous spirit along it will transform even mundane holidays into something spectacular.

OT What do you usually shop for when you travel
Vivaan Shah I pick up artwork or handicrafts from everywhere I go.

OT What do you usually like to read when you travel What are you reading now
Vivaan Shah I like to read adventure fiction, especially works by Joseph Conrad, W. Somerset Maugham and Anthony Burgess. I&rsquom currently reading Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, John Steinbeck and Alistair MacLean.

OT Five things you always carry when you travel&hellip
Vivaan Shah A knapsack, a pair of shades, a cowboy hat, a compass and a Swiss knife.