Dusty Boots
A Memoir of Journeys, Cultures & Human Connections
Dusty Boots is a heartfelt memoir of journeys across continents, cultures, and human connections. Blending personal stories, solo adventures, and memorable encounters, Jyoti Sharma Bawa takes readers from the Arctic landscapes of Norway and Finland to the deserts of Africa, the serene beauty of Tawang and Kedarnath, and the crystal-clear waters of Australia and Fiji. Rooted in a lifelong love for travel inspired by family, this book celebrates the spirit of wandering, meaningful relationships, local cultures, and the unforgettable stories gathered along the way.
Every journey tells a story. In fact, my boots tell better stories than I do.
A journey told in chapters
From the first passport to coming home.
The First Passport
A father-in-law's 'Go' and a life set in motion.
Olive Green Wanderings
Twenty postings in thirty-five years.
Land of the Midnight Sun
Arctic landscapes of Norway and Finland.
Deserts of Africa
The great Kalahari and Namib.
Sacred in the Himalayas
Tawang and Kedarnath.
Island Waters
Australia and Fiji.
The Kindness of Strangers
Human connections forged on the road.
Coming Home
Quiet moments of self-discovery.
A few lines to wander with
“Travel isn't about places. It is about human connections forged, rather than the miles covered.”
“Every journey tells a story. In fact my boots tell better stories than I do.”
“The love for wandering where the winds take me, comes from my father who travelled the world.”
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“Every journey tells a story. In fact, my boots tell better stories than I do.”