2.07 How Sanjeev Sardesai became the Hands-On-Historian!
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After being flabbergasted by the tourism in UK, Sanjeev Sardesai returned to his hometown only to promote tourism and heritage for free! He worked for years and climbed the corporate ladder from being a bookshop assistant to a group General Manager looking after three resorts. Eventually he left it all to start his own venture Hands-On-Historians! Find out how Sanjeev is preserving and promoting the intangible heritage! Are casinos legal in Goan waters? Is Goa ready for hinterland tourism? Tune in to find out! Travel tip: If you visit Goa in the month of May, don’t forget to witness the fire festival were you’ll see locals walk on burning embers! Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts. Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.
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