Someone has rightly said
that the beauty of the destination will only meet you if you travel with the
eyes that see the same sights as you. Often, our company matters more than the
destination, even your best friends may not make the cut to be the best travel
company. Then what decides the aptness of companion? One of the factors is the
sun signs, not the best metric, but it definitely helps you find what kind of
traveler you are and where are you most likely to go, always better to be
prepared, right?
The Aries is sure
footed, the Taurean? Luxury traveler, the Scorpion wants a great company while
Sagittarians just like to be left alone. Whether you believe it or not, your
sun sign is dictating the kind of the traveler that you are. Which one are you?
1. Aries- The explorer
Your Mantra: “We shall not cease from
exploration and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started
and know the place for the first time.” – T.S. Elliot
You have: An insatiable thirst for adventure and
exploration. You often take initiative and can be annoyingly testy if people
waste your time haggling or being lost and confused, the surety and one
mindedness of the Aries makes them ideal adventure travelers. Rarely will you
be bumming on the seashore, instead you will be in the water, playing
water sports.
What would satisfy your wanderlust? :
Definitely a road trip from Manali to Leh, going spelunking in Meghalaya, Water
Rafting in Rishikesh or amongst the international destinations the water sports
in Australia and New Zealand or trekking over the Andes or the Rocky Mountain
Ranges.
2. Taurus- The Creative
Traveller
Your Mantra: “We wander for distraction, but we
travel for fulfillment.” – Hilaire Belloc
You are : Perpetually planning every little
detail of your next trip. The Taurean traveler will always plan the vacation
down to the last detail. Stubborn much like the icon of your sun sign, you
also possess an unexpectedly patient nature. The creative streak in you
manifests itself at the rarest of places like stumbling upon an offbeat sight while
taking the road less travelled or conjuring up images of having a picnic on
that rocky outcrop of the ocean.
What would satisfy their wanderlust: Having
dinner on the shore of the Havelock Islands in the Andamans, Skiing in Auli,
and amongst the worldly destinations, exploring the cultural significance of
the Machu Pichu peaks.
3. Gemini: The Cultural
Traveller
Your Mantra: “Paris is always a good idea!”-
Audrey Hepburn
You are: Fluent in the basic language and
phrases of the destination and customs of the local people. You love to travel
with great company to places that are rich in heritage, culture and stories,
like London, Paris or Rome. Intent on getting from one destination to the next,
the Geminis prefer a packaged tour and are extremely thorough packers.
What would satisfy your wanderlust:
Sightseeing in Leh, Manali, or travel international and explore Paris, Rome or
New York.
4. Cancer- The water baby:
Your Mantra : “After a visit to the beach, it’s
hard to believe that we live in a material world.” -Pam Shaw
You are: A true water baby! You can live by the
ocean, love the ocean in fact can be like the ocean. The Cancerian is an
innate water sign and hence your eternal love with the ocean and all that it
represents. Emotional and suckers for nostalgia, your travels are always filled
with memories. In love with the passion of the destination, Cancerians will
travel to the same places over and over again if it gives them a good vibe.
What would satisfy your wanderlust: Of
Course the pristine white beaches of Andaman, Kerala, Bali or best of all a
cruise through the ocean to lands beyond.
5. Leo- The Luxury Traveler:
Your Mantra: “As I have grown older, I have
needed more stars in my hotels.
You are: With an innate need travel well, and
not the normal sense of well, but luxurious, 5 Star, Butler-in-the-suite kind
of well. Contrary to the identifier of your sign which is a lion, you
prefer to sit back and enjoy than attack or retreat into wilderness. You will
not be surprised to being waited hand on foot by a servant staff while on the
tour of the historic city of Udaipur.
What would satisfy your wanderlust? :
Definitely luxury destinations like Agra, Khajuraho, Lucknow and among the
lucky international ones Athens, Rome, Egypt and the likes.
6. Virgo- The well planned
traveler:
Your Mantra: “A plan is only as good as those
who see it through”
You are: Always well planned! If you are let
down by the destination not living up to its name, or your hotel room is
downgraded at the last minute boy oh boy, the staff is in for a storm! The
Virgos like to know exactly where they are going, how they are going and where
they are staying as well as what they are going to see! But it’s not all
exhausting, once you are sorted in the details, you are the best
company! Purpose is their main goal and being methodical you love to get
in to the real feel of the destination.
What would satisfy your wanderlust? : The
historical monuments of Rajasthan, Khajuraho or the ruins of Petra and Jordan.
7. Libra- The Balanced
Romantic
Your Mantra: “Never Go on Trips with anyone you
don’t love.”- Ernest Hemingway
You are: A true romantic at heart! True to sign
of the weighing scales, a Libran is a balanced traveler who wants a bit of
everything and loves to travel with their partner. While you would like to
have everything organized and in place before they arrive, it is only so that
you do not miss any small activity while they are at their favorite
vacationing spot. Librans are majorly outgoing and being diplomats, they love
to be a part of any and all collective activities. Accommodating and gracious,
you are very social but also love privacy.
What would satisfy your wanderlust? : A
stay on the Shikaras of Dal Lake in Kashmir, or a houseboat stay in Kerala and
among the overseas travel destination Venice, Vegas and Miami would make the
cut.
8. Scorpio- The pensive
traveler
Your Mantra: “To Travel is to take a journey
into yourself” – Danny Kayes
You are: A lover of seclusion and intelligent
discussions. Every Scorpion will invariably spend that extra bit of cash not on
shopping but on making arrangements for privacy. Intensely romantic, you love
to be with their better half and have your own private time to discuss, ideate,
propound and theorize the greater mysteries of life. Your travel tastes are
diverse and rich and you love to see various faces of the same destination in
order to understand the reason behind existence.
What will satisfy your wanderlust? : Among
the Indian destinations their pick would be the beaches of Gokarna, Konkan, the
contemplative carvings of Ajanta and Ellora or the historic Great Wall of China
walk.
9. Sagittarius- The true
blue traveler
Your Mantra: “The world is book and those who
don’t travel read only a page.”
You are: A lover of privacy! Normally the
chirpiest person in the group you suddenly become contemplative and quiet while
travelling. Not really picky about destinations, you enjoy wherever
you go and make the destination your own. In search of quietness and
solitude you are most likely to drive off to some exotic places like Khajjiar
or Malana valley or the regions of Dayara Bugyaal in Himachal Pradesh in the
Himalayas.
What would satisfy your wanderlust? :
Trekking on the Har Ki Dun Mountain, Sandakphu or Roopkund, among the
international destinations their map will navigate to Norway, Ireland or the
wilderness of Alaska.
10. Capricorn- The ‘good life’ traveler
Your Mantra: “To travel is to discover that
everyone is wrong about other countries.”- Aldous Huxley
You are : “The king/queen of good times!” in the
true sense of the term. The Capris love to travel with company that is straight
up ‘the IT crowd’. Not really comfortable with unplanned and impulsive
adventures, you need the luxury and the comfort of knowing that your next meal
and experience is going to be up there and high class! Luxurious to T, you
would rather shop at a mall or at a vibrant local market than at a street side
shop.
What will satisfy your wanderlust?: Without
a doubt the royal treatment at Udaipur, the vibrant nightlife of Goa, and if we
are talking away from the country, then the vivaciousness of Cape Town and
Amsterdam would be in their bucket list.
11.
Aquarius- The Leisurely traveler
Your Mantra: “I am not a great cook, I am not a
great artist, but I love art, and I love food, so I am the perfect traveler.” –
Michael Palin
You are: A Nature lover by very nature. The
Aquarians seek luxury but only in the midst of a vast and rejuvenating natural
environs. Although you love to travel with company, you do sometimes
need some alone time to explore nature on their own. Put an Aquarian under a
vast blanket of stars and they will happily gaze away until sleep beckons.
What would satisfy your wanderlust? : The
star filled skies Spiti Valley, Lahaul or the spas of Malaysia and Kerala.
12.
Pisces- The Simple Traveller
What their T-shirt would say: “Own only what you
can always carry with you: know languages, know countries, and know people. Let
your memory be your travel bag.” – Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
You are: Yourself! Compassionate and kind to the
last degree, Pisceans are known for their warm and giving hearts. You will
often find them fresh, lively, upbeat and smiling and willing to help out
anyone in need. Seeking inner peace, you are not so bothered about solace and
instead work to find the same wherever you go. Simplicity, is the greatest adornment.
What would satisfy your wanderlust? : Snorkeling
in Lakshadweep, A cultural tour of Ladakh, or a trek to the Valley of Flowers
in Uttarakhand. Among the international destinations Maldives, Venice or
Scotland would be their top picks.