Across South America: Capitals, Culture & Natural Wonders

Visit to Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia and Costa Rica, a month filled with dramatic landscapes, vibrant cities, rich history and unforgettable experiences.

An Antarctic Voyage: From Ushuaia to the White Continent

Wonderful voyage to Antarctica, the white continent. Mountains, snow, icebergs, penguins, seals, overnight camping, polar plunge, we experienced it all.

W-Trek, an adventure in Patagonia, Chile

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Book Review: The Art of Spending Money by Morgan...

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Hello, I am Samir Palnitkar!

Hi. I am the founder of Growth Oxygen. We help startups succeed by providing hands-on, battle-tested strategies tailored to tackle their unique challenges. I have been working in the software, cloud, SaaS and VLSI chip design space for 33 years. Prior to Growth Oxygen, I have founded 5 startups in Silicon Valley, CA and in India, each resulting in a successful acquisition. My family and I love traveling. We have traveled to over 90 countries around the world. Life is about accumulation of experiences and my quest is to seek new experiences. For me excitement is visiting new countries, cultures, trekking, bicycling, rock climbing, reading and watching interesting movies.

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Across South America: Capitals, Culture & Natural Wonders

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