Thank you for tuning into the second episode of Balancing the Act season 3. In this episode- Akanksha Maker a travel enthusiast at heart and the Travel Editor at Svasa Life. Talks about blending business and leisure travel. And how to pursue your passion!! Post-pandemic, workstations, and staycations have become almost second nature to corporate travelers, who miss that comfort of a hotel room! And luxury travel has evolved from being loud and over-the-top glitz to intimate and sophisticated minimalism. We talk in-depth about the various ways of getting to dive in the Maldives. Don’t believe me? Check the episode out! Lastly, like all our episodes this episode will also leave you with a very valuable life lesson. #bagpackerme #balancingtheact #podcast #season3 #travelpodcast Dm to tell us about your passionate travel experiences 🥰 or Write to us at Bagpackerme@gmail.com See you around 🤩
Thank you for tuning into the second episode of Balancing the Act season 3.
Do you want to learn and be on vacation? Do you want to explore the options of giving up your regular 9-5, then this episode is for you. Aishwarya will give you insights into these topics and shed light on why LinkedIn became so important to get connections and clients. She is now a part of the LinkedIn Creator Accelerator program.
This episode will take you to Goa and uncover some unusual questions about working and learning in Goa. Don’t believe me? Check the episode out! Lastly, like all our episodes this episode will also leave you with a very valuable life lesson. #bagpackerme #balancingtheact #podcast #season3 #travelpodcast Dm to tell us about your passionate travel experiences 🥰 or Write to us at Bagpackerme@gmail.com
See you around 🤩
Kashmir is blessed with a bounty of beauty but at the same time when we say Kashmir we often wonder about safety. Is it really safe? Is it as breathtaking as the pictures? Well having the first hand experience of Abhishek Mande Bhot who is an independent journalist who works with companies like Microsoft, GQ and the Washington Post. He is also a columnist for Moneycontrol.com.
So, which lense did he choose to show us when he visited Kashmir? Definitely not all the local tourist spots or usual go-to places. He chose to see Kashmir through a lense of culture, through the perspective of a native. And how does this version of Kashmir look and feel? Listen to the podcast for a whole new Kashmiri Experience.
Host- Kevin Harding - https://www.instagram.com/btwimkevin
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Spent hours in the gym and you want to have an ice cream tub but are too scared to indulge in it. Well this episode has got you covered, Jash and Pashmi are two entrepreneurs who have combined their love for fitness and the taste of delicious ice cream into one box of delight. How do you ask? Well listen to find out. But then again what inspired them to do this? Well ideas can come in the most random form and this time it was in the middle of our favourite thing to do, travel. So grab a bowl of ice cream, sit back and enjoy as we slide through their journey.
Host- Kevin Harding - https://www.instagram.com/btwimkevin
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Well for a lot of us India is our motherland right? But how does it look like from the perspective of someone from the west? In this episode we have Peter Van Geit, who is an explorer and a minimalist from Belgium who had his world turned upside down after what he calls “fate” called him to go to India for business. And you can’t imagine what happened next, Peter fell in love with the streets or the “galees” and the culture and natural beauty of India. Soon he started exploring the Western Ghats, the Himalayas and the other ranges in India. He also tried various kinds of modes of transport such as a motorbike, then dirt biking and finally ended up at hiking. Exploring the Himalayas isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.. especially because it requires a lot of strength, training and resilience and how does Peter do this? Listen to the podcast to find out Peter’s experience of the Middle Himalayas surrounded by nature and scenic beauty.
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Ever planned a trip and the only thing stopping you is your budget? Well in the fifth episode of Balancing the Act, we have Rajat Shukla, a bushcraft minimalist, who has travelled 17 states, 6 union territories and Nepal all with the one thing our mind most worries about!! Money! Having no budget and going wherever the road takes you has landed him in various places all across India. From forts to mountains he has seen it all and the travel is enriched by people. The experiences and life lessons shared with people is a constant change from the scenic views. So travellers, budget is not stopping you? Just get on the road and you’re good to go.
Host- Kevin Harding - https://www.instagram.com/btwimkevin To share feedback, Information about your trips - Please reach out to me https://www.instagram.com/bagpackerme/ Rajat Shukla - https://www.instagram.com/yogirajatshukla
Many a times being a tourist seems exciting but what is even more exciting is new lenses and perspectives. In the third episode of Balancing the Act we venture into Pushkar, along with Pallavi and Pradyuman to a new way of exploration. If you love picturesque sceneries and not being ‘usual traveller’ this episode is the right one for you. So what are you waiting for? Trip on, Live on
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Host- Kevin Harding - https://www.instagram.com/btwimkevin
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Whether you want to learn mixology or a take a private cooking class in Bali. Well looks like we got you covered. Season 2 of Balancing the Act starts with “Wandering Jane” or as the founders Garima and Akshit picture it; someone who is a vivid, wandering traveller who can enjoy the pleasantries hidden in the small crevices of local markets and the talent and vigour of cities. From local to your location is what you will get. Woman travelling together also increase the comfort and strive to do more. Scuba diving, trekking or exploring you got a companion with “Wandering Jane”. So what is stopping you from being yourself, the wandering you.
Host- Kevin Harding To share feedback, Information about your trips - Please reach out to me https://www.instagram.com/bagpackerme/
Episode finale and here is what I had in store for you. A 16 years old Indian author of historical fiction and art! Souhardya De who is also a fellow podcaster - The podcast is entitled “Cosmographia: The Graeco Romans, the Egyptians and Us” on Apple, JioSaavn, Gaana, Google podcast!
We speak in details about how he became a writer at such an early age and what influences him to travel. In our conversation, you will here about the various passion he pursues and his trip to Bishnupur. The place will amuse you to show its rich architecture, music, textile! If you live near Kolkata this place seems a must visit.
Host- Kevin Harding Introduction- Mikhail Singh Introduction Music- Nihar Shembekar Music - Amey Jichkar Sound mixing - Prasad Joshi, Amey Jichkar. To share feedback, Information about your trips - Please reach out to me https://www.instagram.com/bagpackerme/
I get to a new slice to life with Samreen who currently is the assistant editor of Man’s World Magazine! She is doing something really cool to promote local food ventures – Check it out every Thursday – “Where to order dinner tonight” is the name, remember it! We discuss how experiences matter and what kind of the perks of being at editor position holds.
We also decode where can you next get your special Bombay coffees sorted from, so stay alert!
Stories to tell you about Dalhousie and Palampur where you will discover how “Yeah Chai Ki Aadat Mujhee Pradhan Marti Bankar Chodeygi”
We end this fun conversation with her life lessons! So, you got to wait it out till the end!
Host- Kevin Harding Introduction- Mikhail Singh Introduction Music- Nihar Shembekar Music - Amey Jichkar Sound mixing - Prasad Joshi, Amey Jichkar. To share feedback, Information about your trips - Please reach out to me https://www.instagram.com/bagpackerme/
This episode, we are in a conversation with Angie D'Souza a customer retention specialist, a marketing professional, and a chef! Well we did speak about food but there is a lot more in this episode! Her Labor of love as she calls it is 5 years old this November and she is here to give away a few things to the people of Bombay, so listen till the end and stand a chance to win hampers!
In her travel escapades to Vietnam you will hear about place that you defiantly must visit and enjoy (Star fish beach, beer streets). Given the difference currency rates this trip can be affordable that anyone who wants to travel to a place after counties open up for tourism. You also will hear not one but two life lessons by the Chef herself, so check it out!
Host- Kevin Harding Introduction- Mikhail Singh Introduction Music- Nihar Shembekar Music - Amey Jichkar Sound mixing - Prasad Joshi, Amey Jichkar. To share feedback, Information about your trips - Please reach out to me https://www.instagram.com/bagpackerme/
Fitness is a passion for many people. Today, we have the perfect combination of fitness passion and travel Tharun, who is the Head Coach of Gold Gym and is on a mission to transform 1 million lives. Learning about commitment and perseverance from his father he decided to make a career in fitness. This episode is a combination of food, fitness and travel. Travel with us to Bali, Sri Lanka and Goa. Learn about good food and health as well as how to lead a healthier lifestyle through the journey.
Host- Kevin Harding Introduction- Mikhail Singh Introduction Music- Nihar Shembekar Music - Amey Jichkar Sound mixing - Prasad Joshi, Amey Jichkar.
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What is art? Do you wonder about it? Well this episode it for you!
In this journey of art, you will hear of Ayesha Kapadia AKA Komet Juice giving her learning, growing and explaining how things are done in real life.
Her life changing experiences in London was defined by her looking at Andy Warhol’s art at the Tate. However, we compared those to art galleries here in India. Now that we are in India, let Ayesha guide you to the Art Night Thursday in Colaba, Bombay is one place you need to know about if you are an artist and want to hang out with fellow artists!
Host- Kevin Harding Introduction- Mikhail Singh Introduction Music- Nihar Shembekar Music - Amey Jichkar Sound mixing - Prasad Joshi, Amey Jichkar.
To share feedback, Information about your trips - Please reach out to me www.instagram.com/bagpackerme