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TRAVELLER | TRAINER | WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER
Balaganesh D (Bali) is a trainer, traveller and a wildlife photographer. He is also an avid cyclist with a passion and energy for connecting people through games. He designs and delivers programs for corporates, nonprofits and institutions. He has 20 years experience in the education field and is actively involved in outbound training, early childhood education and co-presents offline training session to share about Globetrotting skill set.
Dr. Rajani Rao U
TRAVELLER | WRITER | EDUCATOR
Dr. Rajani Rao U is a gold medalist🥇 in MA Philosophy and holds a doctorate in “Environmental Philosophy from the Indian Perspective”, both earned from the prestigious University of Mysore, Karnataka. She has extensively travelled across India and the 5 continents. She continues to travel and share her learnings from her rich experience through books, journals and workshops.
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She along with Balaganesh have together with other like minded friends set up dtravellingturtles to promote Globetrotting skills to all age groups.
Key Contributions to the community
✨ Co-Founder of Prakruthi Foundation (Since 2008)
Over 1000+ tribal and village children supported through education programs, health camps, and skill-building workshops.
✨ 15+ Years of Leadership
Leading programs like women and children’s outdoor training at Honnemaradu camp and conducting outreach for other NGOs.
✨ Capturing Moments in Nature
Capturing natural elements with a keen eye, adding depth to her environmental storytelling.
🌏 Passion for Travel
Dr. Rajani Rao has journeyed extensively across India and abroad, including expeditions on motor bike and 4 wheeler. Through her travels, she advocates for reconnecting with nature and highlights the role of travel in personal and social growth.
🎯Current Mission
From her base in Bengaluru, Dr. Rajani Rao is on a mission to make eco-travel a way of life. Through her three-book series and interactive workshops, she encourages young people—especially women—to embrace sustainable travel as a vital skill for today’s world.
Other authors talking about Our Story
Dr.Rajani Rao and her stories was showcased in the inspirational and motivational stories of achievers and influencers book "Make it Big" by N Kalyani.
