The last few months have been tumultuous for Kangana Ranaut, but she sure knows how to move on and move up in life. Sometimes by literally climbing mountains. On her recent getaway, the actress lived it up like a Queen, albeit solo. And she proudly claims, “I love my own company.“

Talking about her trip, in the faraway exotic locales of Germany, where apparently the Obamas vacationed, too, she says, “The staff there knew who I was, and they were very attentive.“ “They offered their services, but I preferred public transport, so I would walk 10 km to the bus station and train station and take off on my own. They were surprised, but they just let me be,“ she adds.

Now that she's back in Mumbai, prepping for her role in Simran, what she misses the most is hiking and going for long walks. She says, “Yes, I am a mountain girl, so I love going back to nature and into the wild. For me, hiking is more therapeutic than meditation. On my trip, I would hike for seven to eight hours. Then, take a break at lakeside cafés or even take a quick nap. I ride horses really well, so I found a village that had a huge stable. Of course, the European horses are much bigger, so on the first day, I fell off the horse.“

Ask her if she feels lonely on a solo long trip, she quickly answers, “Having people around can be a lot of fun, but from time to time, you should be on your own. There are things you need to address to yourself, which you can't do in a crowd. It is like having a one-on-one conversation with yourself to know what you are seeking and what you are missing in life. If I don't do it, I feel conflicted. Sometimes, I would sit in a café and read a book for hours. People can be flawed, but a great story, and a great author is like a magician. Travelling makes me feel grateful about my existence.“