“Le Logis Is Everything You Imagine A Home To Be,” — Aditi Rao Hydari

What does travel mean to you?

To me, travel has always been about expansion. It’s about going with the flow of experiencing different cultures, food, [and] weather, as happily and effortlessly as possible. It’s about accepting and appreciating plurality.

What kind of traveller are you?

I like different kinds of holidays. It depends on how I feel. Sometimes, I want to switch off and literally detox every aspect of my being. Most times, the thought of a holiday is about adventure, feeling free, feeling uninhibited, eating whatever I want, walking, cycling, meandering without an agenda, being spontaneous. Whatever holiday I go on, I like to have a person I love or people I love around me. I’m a trooper and not fussy about plans; I’m happy to let the day unfold. I find that exciting.

Your most memorable trip?

My most incredible experience was travelling with my dance teacher, Leela Samson, and a senior of mine from dance class to Japan and China. We travelled for two weeks in China and two weeks in Japan. It was quite a challenge because I was travelling every second day, dancing, then travelling again. I was sleep-deprived, my muscles were always sore, I was in tears some days out of exhaustion. Any time off, I spent sightseeing. I remember The Forbidden City. I cannot forget Hangzhou, one of the prettiest cities I’ve ever seen. I remember the slow-cooked mutton roast in Inner Mongolia, the huge fish market in Tokyo, the train rides where no one makes eye-contact. I love animals and was most thrilled to see deer on the streets of Nara.