My life has always been defined by the pursuit of stories that require grit. Long before I called the forests of Bandhavgarh home, I was finding my rhythm in the world of journalism and filmmaking, capturing the pulse of the world through a lens and a pen.

That same drive led me into the world of marathons and adventures, where I learned that endurance is as much a mental game as a physical one. I’ve run marathons, crashed on ski slopes, biked into places I probably shouldn’t have, and chased wildlife across India’s deepest thickets. Somehow, the only logical conclusion to all that momentum was moving into a tiger forest.

I’m Aditi Dave. I’ve always been drawn to things that are slightly “too much”—too far, too steep, too wild, or too cold. I am a “misfit” in the traditional sense; never content with a single lane, always searching for the narrative others might miss.

Missfittotravel started as a record of that instinct: the races, the treks, the skiing disasters, and the solo trips to places where people asked “Alone?” with genuine concern.

In 2022, I walked into Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve and the forest did something quietly rude—it made everywhere else feel less interesting. By 2025, I had leased out my Mumbai apartment and moved. There was no dramatic announcement; just a quiet, slightly alarming life decision.

Today, I live on the edge of one of India’s most tiger-dense forests. I do morning safaris the way others do morning coffee. Elephants turn up in the backyard. A leopard usually has opinions about the road outside. The adventure didn’t stop—it just stopped requiring a flight booking.

Living at the intersection of conservation, creativity, and entrepreneurship, my professional pace hasn’t slowed. As a photographer and filmmaker, I document the delicate balance between wildlife and humanity. As the partner in Malaya Handicrafts,Café & Tourcraft, based in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve,  I champion Indian artistry and sustainable commerce, traveling to find unique pieces and meeting the people who make them.

This blog remains a base camp for adventure—running, biking, skiing, and wildlife—but the neighbours are now considerably more dangerous than before.

I also serve as a content strategist and creative consultant for brands and projects that value authenticity over artifice. Whether I am producing a documentary, crafting a brand’s narrative, or navigating the complexities of a forest-based business, my approach remains the same: stay curious, stay disciplined, and always look for the soul of the story.

If you are looking for a collaborator who understands the grit of an athlete and the vision of a filmmaker, let’s build something meaningful together.