I’ve got a surprise for you,” said Akis in his congenial tone and enamouring Greeko-Italian accent. He had a mischievous grin across his face as he uttered those words. Akis, by the way, is one of the nicest people I’ve met. And I say this after having travelled the world and seen mortals of all shapes, sizes, colour and intent. He’s a man who has traversed the globe in his Land Rover Discovery over three years, with little money and a mountain of will. Very few would have seen the world as closely as he has, and even fewer would manage to remain as grounded as him.

Price: Rs 2.2 crore (ex-showroom)