This chartered accountant reveals why Sir Edmund Hillary would be his ideal travelling companion. Where did you spend your last holiday?In the UK, my kids competed in a swimming gala in Leicester. We then spent 10 days in Putney, London, which is where I grew up until I was 11, before my family moved to India.What was the best thing you did while there?We visited the Imperial War Museum in Lambeth North. It was a fantastic learning experience for my kids.mini_story_image_hleft1Your favourite city abroad, and why?I love Venice, because of its architectural beauty, unique waterways and mystique.What must a first-time visitor see there?The Piazza San Marco, generally known as the Piazza.What should they not bother with?The exorbitant cost of hot chocolate at the Piazza, even in winter.What was your best holiday, ever?My honeymoon (brownie points) at the Hyatt Regency Bali, formerly known as Bali Hyatt hotel.mini_story_image_hright2What was your worst holiday ever? What happened?Probably my holiday in Cornwall, where it rained for two weeks straight.Which is the worst hotel you have stayed in?I accompanied my wife to Velachery, near Chennai in India, to source organic cotton for a clothing line. I can't remember the hotel name but we stayed in a room with no windows, infested by mosquitos, which I chased around the room all night long.What is the best thing you have been given on holiday?One shot of Jägermeister by a waiter to settle an uneasy stomach before a big night out.Who would be your fantasy holiday companion and why?The great explorer Sir Edmund Hillary, so that he could share his inspiration for adventure...