Crafted by locals, artists and monks — Aurora brings you stories that don't just inform, they transform.
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From the Martian stillness of Atacama to Patagonia’s jagged breath — Chile doesn't show you the world. It strips it back.
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In Antarctica, you don’t arrive — you let go. What remains is awe, silence, and something deeply human.
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In Botswana, the land isn’t just alive — it’s ancient, untamed, and watching.
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Where each plate is a love letter — from mountain to lake, from village to vine.
Indonesia isn’t a destination. It’s a thousand worlds—sacred, volcanic, and soul-stirring—all waiting beneath your feet.
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From alpine stillness to Ainu wilds, discover the islands most never reach — and the stories they never hear.
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Chiva-Som isn’t a stay. It’s a soft, quiet beginning.
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Track tigers, trace legends, and seek the snow leopard where silence is sacred.
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Where storms rewrite your plans, puffins steal your heart, and silence speaks louder than signal.
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With over two decades of leadership in the global travel industry, Pradeep Noronha is the strategic engine behind The Absolute Journey Group and its portfolio of brands. A seasoned entrepreneur and relentless go-getter, he has built businesses that marry operational excellence with uncompromising creativity.
As Managing Director, Pradeep oversees business growth, partnerships, and execution across the Group — from the bespoke travel vertical (The Absolute Journey), to immersive editorial experiences (Aurora), high-concept events (The Ark Lifestyle), and floral design (Foglia D’oro).
Known for his hands-on approach and sharp business instinct, Pradeep has a track record of turning vision into reality. His leadership style combines precision, foresight, and an unshakable belief in building brands that stand the test of time.
Leena Murthy is the co-founder and creative force behind The Absolute Journey Group, overseeing brand vision, experience strategy, and storytelling across its portfolio: the luxury travel house The Absolute Journey, the editorial platform Aurora, event design atelier The Ark Lifestyle, and floral concept studio Foglia D’oro.
With a background in experiential travel, luxury markets, and creative direction, Leena brings a rare mix of strategic clarity and aesthetic precision to everything she builds. Her focus is on curating brands that are not only beautiful but deeply meaningful — creating emotional resonance through journey design, editorial narrative, and sensory-led experiences.
At her core, she believes that every detail — from a flower stem to a sentence — has the power to transform.
With every Aurora book we release into the world, we offer something more — the chance to restore what gives us life. A tree, planted in your name. A small but vital act, honouring the stories we share, and the only planet we call home.
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