Chanced upon a travelogue with a difference. I love travel as do a lot of other people. Anyone with a fascinating story set in a far flung country is an immediate object of my fascination. Stands to reason that I would find a personal audio visual account of global travel riveting.
Not having seen the best part of my own country, I loved watching Surabhi on Doordarshan. Those were the pre-cable TV days an innocent and uncomplicated time. Thought the folks on the show had the best job in the world. Getting paid to travel that would be a dream come true for me.
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I too loved Surabhi!
"Innocent and uncomplicated time" is an apt description of the yesteryear!
I used to write many postcards to Surabhi! I like writing postcards and letters! I still buy postcards in bulk and even write to myself!:)
You may watch this video (related to a man travelling and dancing in many countries and places). Where the hell is Matt?! Very famous. http://vodpod.com/watch/1296062-where-the-hell-is-matt-2008-on-vimeo?pod=vikas5544
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