Abhilash Jayachandra is a contributor and copyeditor at Galavante. His work focuses on Travel News and Hotel Reviews. He started writing essays about food in 2022. They are based on his experience visiting his family’s ancestral home during summer holidays and tasting the vibrant and spicy local cuisines. Apart from Galavante, he works as an editor for several indie publishers in India and is a scriptwriter for podcasts.
Favorite Destination
Goa. Goa faces the West and has my favorite time of the day: dusk. But, any place with a beach, really.
Most Exotic Destination Travelled
Udaipur. It is a historic place full of grand palaces and beautiful lakes. The culture alone was so colorful that it made a lasting impression.
On My Bucket List
Iceland because I want to try the hot-spring-baked cake. Japan because I’ve read too many books and travel pieces on it and I am left with a gigantic FOMO.
Travel Philosophy
Travel alone at least once a year, keep quiet about it, don’t post about it, don’t talk about it. Keep the destination, the experience, the joy, the heartache all to yourself. It’s meant only for you and the people you meet along the way, and they will keep your secret.
More About Abhilash Jayachandra
Abhilash also writes short stories in the genre of speculative and literary fiction. His words can be found in the Hakara Journal, the Prachya Review, and Cast of Wonders. He is also working on his first novel. He loves to eat noodles, and reviews restaurants (for himself and friends) by how well they make their noodles.
