Travel Style: Naren Shaam

Want to know how to travel in style, just like the pros? We check in with frequent fliers to find out how often they fly, their favorite destinations and what they never leave home without.

Naren Shaam

Name: Naren Shaam

Occupation: Founder, GoEuro.com

Hometown: Bangalore, India

Residence: Berlin, Germany

Website: goeuro.com

Facebook: /goeuro 

Google+: /102066406092994935682 

YouTube: igoeuro

Short Bio: I was born in India and educated in the US, where I worked as a Global Product Manager managing multimillion dollar accounts in the auto industry before getting my MBA from Harvard. After getting my business degree, I worked in finance in New York.

In April 2012, I moved to Berlin and founded an innovative travel search called GoEuro. It is one of the most innovative start-ups in Berlin, with over $4M in seed financing from top tier VCs such as Battery Ventures and Hasso Plattner Ventures, and industry leaders Dave Baggett (Founder of ITA Software) and other airline and travel executives from around the world. I enjoy interacting with young start-ups that are based in Berlin and I am an expert in strategy, amortization, and fund raising.

I enjoy the sun, but miss it here in Berlin. I also like to pencil sketch and play outdoor basketball.

How often do you fly: At least twice a month

How many countries have you been to: Lost count at 43

How many continents have you been to: 4

Favorite American city: New York City

Favorite international city: Rome, Havana is a close second

Least favorite country: Costa Rica

Favorite World Heritage Site:

Favorite airline: Emirates

Aisle or window: Aisle

Favorite U.S. airport: Boston Logan

Favorite international airport: Berlin TXL

Favorite hotel: W

Do you unpack into the dresser/closet? Or live out of your suitcase? Suitcase 

Favorite beach: Anywhere south of France

Favorite fruit: Watermelon 

Favorite food: Dosa 

Drink of choice (In the air and on the ground):  Coke or wine

Right now I am reading: Capital by John Lanchester

Top 3 favorite travel newsletters/magazines/blogs: Tnooz

Favorite travel website(s) – besides JohnnyJet.com, of course!: Kayak.com

Five things you bring on a plane: Eye mask, ear phones, book, work notes, laptop

What do you always seem to forget: Water bottle

What do you want your loved one to buy you from an airport duty free store? Chocolate

What’s your dream destination: Safari in South Africa

Best travel tip:  Trains and buses are a better way to experience local life and culture than airplanes!

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