About Sujata and Jeff, our Fierce Travellers
The romance of the voyage and the excitement of discovering a different culture don't come to an end with a stroke.
Meet Jeff and Sujata, a newlywed couple adamant about continuing their nomadic lifestyle. Despite Jeff's stroke in 2016, they are determined to hit the road again after the worst of the pandemic.
As they embark on their adventures, they'll share tales of exploration, seeking out offbeat cultures and reveling in the diverse tapestry of our world. Embracing religious, cultural, and physical diversity, they'll also share insights from their Indian and Jewish backgrounds. Sujata and Jeff are determined to face obstacles and embrace whatever serendipitous encounters come their way. Come travel with them!
Our Latest Adventures
More Than a Shooting — Montreal’s Hidden Foodie Neighbourhood
This summer, Snowdon made headlines after a horrific shooting. But there is much more to this Montréal neighbourhood. Former councillor Marvin Rotrand joins Fierce Travel to explore Snowdon’s history, multicultural communities and remarkable food — from Jewish delis and Filipino street food to dosas, dim sum and Punjabi cuisine.
Geishas or Robots: My brother moves to Japan
Sujata’s husband Jeff is a historian. Her brother Anil is a geek who has moved to Tokyo. One loves tradition. The other loves technology. Together, they take us on a journey from the shoguns of old Edo to the neon lights of Electric Town, while Anil discovers what it really takes to build a life in Japan. Is Tokyo a city of geishas or robots—or something in between? 🇯🇵🥊
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What began as a journey for newlyweds Jeff and Sujata has grown into a global community of travelers exploring history, culture, religion, food, and accessibility travel together. From Europe to India and beyond..
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Hannukah in Istanbul: Where Worlds Meet… and Pull Apart.
Istanbul is often described as a city where cultures and religions coexist—but what does that look like today? We arrived just days after a deadly attack targeting Jews at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach, at a moment when tensions from the Middle East were reverberating globally. And then, we walked into a Hanukkah celebration in Istanbul. Inside the synagogue, there were candles, Ladino songs, and centuries-old traditions still alive. Outside, there were protests.. As we explore the city—from Galata to the Bosphorus—we uncover the layered story of Istanbul’s Jewish community and the cosmopolitan world around it. But this journey is also personal, revealing how differently the same city can be experienced depending on who you are.
Two Queen Cities Face Off: Nelson and Regina
Two cities. One crown. In this Queen City Showdown, we pit Regina against Nelson to ask which place truly deserves the title.
One claim comes from royal symbolism. The other comes from local identity, performance, and pride. Who wears it better?
Hollywood Rebranded My Hometown | How a Movie Transformed Nelson, BC
Sujata grew up in Nelson, British Columbia, a small mountain town in the Kootenays. Long before it became a film location, it was a mining town, a railway town, and later a refuge for draft resisters and counterculture communities.
Then in 1986 something strange happened. Hollywood arrived.
Sujata returns to her hometown to explore how film, myth, and memory reshaped Nelson’s identity.