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Naturalist- The New Scope to your Travel Career

Looking for some career options in travel industry? The first thing that may strike you will be a travel agent or an approved tour guide. To your surprise a lot of unconventional choices are becoming popular nowadays. One of them is a naturalist.

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Who is a Naturalist?
It is a stream of those people who share a common interest in nature and understand the world of plants, birds and animals and their interdependence. They travel to a region of rich flora and fauna, for example, National Parks or Sunderbans, study about them and introduce the naive to this world.

What do they do?
Though the core job of a naturalist may remain same, with experience and tenure their role keeps changing. Some of them are:

  • Taking students and tourists on nature trails.
  • Teaching others about the environment- its importance and steps how to protect it through seminars, discussions, and workshops.
  • Provide consulting services to government agencies and nonprofit organizations.
  • Studying and teaching about the climate change and weather patterns.
  • They take up projects that aim at protecting and preserving geographical areas such as forests, parks, rivers, and wetlands.

What are the Skills required to be a Naturalist?
There are a certain set of skills that are required to be a Naturalist. Some of the most important ones are:

  • Passion towards nature.
  • Ability to work long hours and stay in isolated locations.
  • A multilingual- especially if you know the local language.
  • A keen observant.
  • Some of the added advantage goes to those who know driving, storytelling, writing & photography.
  • Physically fit and active to explore the jungle.
  • Flexible to work with people from around the world.

How much do they earn?
The starting salary of a naturalist may vary between Rs 20,000 – 25,000, excluding accommodation and food. As compared to the corporate world, the growth and perks here are much less, but still, people opt for it. It is because not money but passion drives people towards this career. Aiming a life towards the betterment of environment and mankind is not a cup of tea for everyone. Those who do something exceptional or go out of their league in their field are accorded with TOFT Awards, as the Naturalist of the year.

Where all can they work?
A lot of resorts and lodges in jungles have their well-experienced team of naturalists. Wildlife agencies like WWF hire nature specialists on their different projects. Apart from that you can work with National Parks, forest departments and be a nature entrepreneur.

After a few years of learning and experience, you can even set up your own NGO and start training those who are new to this field.

Educational Requirements and Courses in India
To be a naturalist, one must pursue bachelor or master’s degree in any of the following field- environmental science, forestry, botany, outdoor recreation or similar fields. You can even opt for subjects like ornithology, plant taxonomy, and urban planning.
There is no specific course as a Naturalist, but some of the ones that can be beneficial are

  • Bombay Natural History Society
  • Nature Conservation Foundation
  • Nature Foundation India
  • Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History

So if you feel that nature inspires you, and travel is all that you aspire then this is something you can go for.

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Books that will bring out the traveler in you

Travelling is way more than what it seems from a distance. From an average person’s point of view, it may look like an utter waste of money while asking a wanderer, he will tell you how traveling is more than a hobby, it’s a way of life. It’s subjective really. But one thing is for sure, every 4 in 5 people travel either to pass the time or to connect with some people from a different culture and a different land. There are many books that got written on the importance of traveling in one’s life. And in case you are looking to become one of those wanderers, here are our recommendations.

The Alchemist– If you are into even a little bit of reading, there is no chance that you have never heard of The Alchemist. Written by Paulo Coelho, this book follows the story of a shepherd boy who travels the world in search of a treasure. The novel will arouse the inner traveler in you for sure.

Love With a chance of Drowning– Torre Deroche, one of the most famous travel bloggers of our times, has authored the book. It’s basically a book based on love stories but the wanderlust quotient is quite high with this one. This is one of the best travel books ever.

On the Road– Jack Kerouac authored this great novel in the year 1957 and since then, it is known as a classic. The lead character in the story is a wanderer and his state of mind is extremely identifiable as he just wants to travel the world in search of himself.

Unlikely destinations- The book was written by the founders of the best travel portals lonely planet. They have researched greatly and this happens to be one of the very few books that will invoke the inner traveler in you.

The Beach- Apart from The Alchemist, this one is the most popular travel junkies favorite novel of all times. Alex Garland weaved a great story around the search for the paradise. This one is a sure shot winner.

Vagabonding- Authored by Rolf Potts, this one is strictly for those who are unaware of the long-term travels. This one will make you crave for a trip into the unknown.

In a sunburned country- One of the most prominent names in the travel writing, Bill Bryson has written this masterpiece. The book is about a journey through Australian lands.

Seven Ages of Paris- This book takes inspiration from the history of Paris and takes you on a journey through the middle-aged Paris to the 20th century modern Paris.

Cruising Altitude– Heather Poole has written the book and chronicles the life and adventures of a flight attendant. This is all about wanderlust and will take you places as you move through the pages.

Paris was ours- Another book on the most beautiful city on the planet, Paris Was Ours happens to be written by Penelope Rowlands and tells the story of 32 writers from all across the world who travels to the city.

All the travel buffs must read the above-mentioned books once in a lifetime. These books can evoke certain emotions in you that you never knew existed and there are chances that you will start to see traveling in a whole new light.

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Movies that can will push you to Travel

Bollywood has been influencing the daily life and culture of Indians for decades now. It the prime pillar of entertainment of the country. Whatever is depicted on the silver screen is quite likely to be followed by the crowds, be it fashion, events or travel. Listed below are 5 such movies which inspire the audience to travel abroad.

DILWALE DULHANIA LE JAYENGE (1995)

The opening shots of the movie take us to the Trafalgar Square in London and as the movie proceeds we get to witness the amazing beauty of Switzerland on screen. The character of Simran in the movie asking her father to allow her to go on an all- girls trip to Europe before getting married is surely identified by a lot of Indian women facing a similar situation. Who knows that they end up meeting their Raj during their travel!

ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA (2011)

This Bollywood movie is inherent with the theme of going with the flow in one’s life and doing as the heart says. Three friends, Arjun, Kabir and Imran, set out for an all- boys trip to Spain before Kabir’s marriage during which they experience some of the best times of their lives. The scenes of the trio participating in the San Fermin and La Tomatina festivals thrill and fascinate the audience with the idea of putting Spain on their travel bucket list.

QUEEN (2014)

Rani, the protagonist of the film has had many Indian women wishing that they had the nerve to step out of their houses and face the world all by themselves. She, being a solo traveller to Paris, after her fiancé breaks up with her, is shown to be a courageous girl even after being brought up in a conservative family. The female audience immediately connects with this message and is inspired to follow suit breaking all the shackles of patriarchy in the Indian society.

ROY (2015)

This romantic thriller film is based on a filmmaker scripting and directing movies about robberies and thefts. It has been shot on Langkawi Island in Malaysia, the charm of which impels many to travel to the romantic setting. The cast of the movie adds on to the glamour and appeal of the place.

DIL DHADAKNE DO (2015)

This comedy- drama movie is about a dysfunctional Punjabi family that invites its relatives as well as friends to a cruise trip in order to celebrate the parents’ 30th wedding anniversary. They voyage to different locations in Europe including Spain, France, Tunisia, Italy and Turkey.  The film is sure to have sown the seeds of such kind of a wedding anniversary celebration in the minds of many because of the glamour and grandeur with which it is portrayed!

We are sure that the traveller in you must have been rekindled as you watched them

 

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