The author, Ashokan Srinivasan, was born in Chennai, India and graduated from Madras University with a degree in Corporate Secretaryship. He joined the Central Government Service and continues to serve in his profession. He is an incorrigible globetrotter, a quintessential tourist, constantly seeking new global destinations to satisfy his wanderlust. Apart from being a maverick traveler, he is also a certified Yoga Instructor. He currently lives in Hyderabad, India.