In this episode, we explore the inspiring community library project in  Kari village, nestled in the breathtaking foothills of the Himalayas.  Taru Shikha, founder and owner of Kari village, shares her vision for  creating a space where artists can come together and connect with the  local community. We also discuss the impact of climate change on this region and how she hopes that travel community will help address these challenges. Join us as we discover how Kari Village working  towards a...

Prakriti Singh runs a lovely campsite near Kamshet but the name of Roar Ventures. She wears many hats in this business and is among a few female campsite owners in India. In this episode we talk about what it takes to be a female entrepreneur in travel industry, what motivated her to come up with Roar Ventures and what all she is doing differently.  Contact for bookings - https://roarventures.in/ Buy me a coffee Support me on Patreon Share your thoughts and...

Prakhar Gupta is a founder of MyWanderlust.in and runs a beautiful hostel by the name of Bir Nest in Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh. He joins me in this episode to talk about the journey of his travel startup and how pandemic affected it. We also talk about the major obstacles that a startup faces in their attempts to keep their operations sustainable and low waste.  Connect with MyWanderlust - https://mywanderlust.in/ Buy me a coffee Support me on Patreon Share your thoughts and...

Low-waste travel is an interesting prospect of traveling when you are alone but it becomes another level of challenging when you do it with your family or children. In this episode, I join Sonika Bhasin who has been doing this and training her 4 year old son to follow her footsteps. Sonika is a media professional, mother of a 4-year-old, and a follower of sustainable lifestyle. She shares her idea of sustainable travel and making life experiences low waste one through minimal...

Vrushali is a content creator and digital marketer who practices zero waste and sustainability. She has recently started to share her ideas and message on zero waste lifestyle and travel with people around her. To reach out to a larger audience she is organizing her first zero waste bootcamp in Rishikesh to help more people follow this lifestyle.  In this episode, she talks about her experience with such workshop and what she hopes from her first bootcamp.  Registration link for the...

Rashi and I discuss the benefits of educating children through traveling. She joins me to share her own experiences and how this new philosophy has changed her life.  Connect with Rashi Buy me a coffee Support me on Patreon Share your thoughts and feedbacks [email protected] Twitter | Blog | Instagram | YouTube

Save Thano Movement is dedicated to saving the Thano Forest. It is a citizen protest dedicated to safeguarding over 10,000 trees that are slated to be cut for Doon airport expansion.  In this episode, we are joined by Pushpam. He is a part of this movement. He shares the journey of the protests, the roadblocks, and what it means for responsible travel in Uttarakhand.  Read more  Buy me a coffee Support me on Patreon Share your thoughts and feedbacks [email protected] Twitter |...

31st May marks world no tobacco day. We talk about physical harms of smoking but rarely anyone pays attention to the millions of cigarette buds lying everywhere in the open. Discarded cigarette butts are a form of non-biodegradable, toxic waste that add to the landfills. A massive contributor of pollution, cigarette butts are made of cellulose acetate, a type of plastic that may take anywhere about 10 years to degrade. Today, for this episode, I speak with Naman Gupta, The Director of Code...

Tourists who come to Jodhpur don't go past the forts and havelis. But there is a lot to experience inside and outside the city and some experiences will take you to the local lifestyle of the Rajasthan and introduce you with the culture and traditions of the region.  In this episode, I speak with Chottaram Prajapat who is the founder of Chottaram Prajapat homestays. The homestay is situated Salawas which is situated on the outskirts of Jodhpur, around 20 Kilometers away from the heritage...

Sarthak Bhasin is the co-founder of Ecohodo. This entity is committed to resolve responsible and sustainable travel roadblocks through technology. One of the projects they are planning to roll out is Carbon Credit System.  In this episode we discuss about various technological aspects through which Ecohodo aims to improve the condition of tourism around the world and the role Carbon Credit System will play in this.  Buy me a coffee Support me on Patreon Share your thoughts and...

Pranav Narang is a part of multiple ecological projects that are directly or indirectly connected to responsible travel. He is currently working on Aviral Ganga project which aims to raise awareness and reduce plastic pollution in Haridwar and Rishikesh.  Today, on Earth Day, he joins me for this episode and we talk about his work, plastic pollution post pandemic due to increasing tourism and challenges that are coming up in waste management sector.  Connect with Saahas Zero Waste Buy me a...

Geogtagging has proven harmful to many places that exist away from travel maps. It ends up killing the natural aura of the location and often proves dangerous to the people who go there.  In this episode, my guest Johann speaks about this trend and how we can create content in a much more responsible way.  Book your next surprise trip with Jack and Hill Adventures   Buy me a coffee Support me on Patreon Share your thoughts and feedbacks [email protected] Twitter | Blog | Instagram...

Revenge Travel is one of the emerging travel trends of 2022. Many would say that it is a bad idea to revenge travel but not all is black and white. In this episode, I speak with Tanya Jain, an artist and a poet to discuss this term and what she feels about it.  Tanya's Art Initiatives Buy me a coffee Support me on Patreon Share your thoughts and feedbacks [email protected] Twitter | Blog | Instagram | YouTube

Auroville is a place for soul seekers. It is a confluence of everyone who wish to give something back through their travels and it is very easy to volunteer there.  In this episode, I speak with Anjali Aggarwal who went through a similar experience at Sadhana Forest. She shares her thoughts on volunteering process and experience.  Buy me a coffee Support me on Patreon Share your thoughts and feedbacks [email protected] Twitter | Blog | Instagram | YouTube

The mindset of travel customer is changing. More and more customers are interested in booking an eco-friendly hotel over a big commercial hotel. But the problem with finding a true eco-friendly hotel or homestay is confirming if they really follow eco-friendly norms that makes their operations sustainable.  Ecoplore is one such venture that is created with the intention of bringing sustainable homestays on one platform and helping travellers who want to add something. The founder Prerna...

Cycling can be a sustainable and eco friendly form of travel activity if more people show their interest. Travel sector in India is not really keen on promoting it but there are some niche companies that provide cycle only tours.  Bikepacking India is one such venture that offers cycling trips in Rajasthan and is planning to expand. The founder Nikhil joins me to discuss the potential of cycling and biking and how his venture is making it popular.  Buy me a coffee Support me on...

Greenwashing in handicraft means promoting products that are way less sustainable or do not support local communities. The issue is a root cause for plastic pollution in villages as well as driving local communities away from their traditional art works.  Today, Kavya Saxena joins me to discuss this problem. She has worked with local communities on conservation and preservation of handicrafts.  Buy me a coffee Support me on Patreon Share your thoughts and...

Western Ghats is spread across four states of India and have amazing trekking spots. It is an eco fragile region and the need for responsible travel in Western Ghats is very high.  Pranjal Wagh joins me to discuss responsible travel and trekking needs. We discuss about mindful behaviour around campsites and ways to ensure that we are giving back to nature and community as we visit these locations.  Buy me a coffee Share your thoughts and feedbacks [email protected] Twitter | Blog...

Volunteer travel in India is still not popular among Indians. Finding the right volunteering opportunities are also confusing for someone doing this for the first time.  In this episode, I am joined by Jasmeet. He is traveling as a volunteer and has helped many NGOs and farms with their work. He joins me to discuss what it takes to be a volunteer and how one can avoid getting cheated.  Buy me a coffee Share your thoughts and feedbacks [email protected] Twitter | Blog | Instagram |...

Travel and mental health are often connected. This leads to two situations, people cannot plan a trip due to fear of unknown and there are people who forget their issues once they are on a trip.  Today, we are talking with Suman Doogar who is a psychology teacher and a seasoned traveller. She joins me to discuss this topic along with suggesting some ways to overcome certain dilemmas. There is a lot more that we cover in this episode.  Buy me a coffee -...

Exploring local food is considered to be an important part of travel. But it is taken as a unique highlight of travel and people considered it a special affair to make it a part of their travel.  Nadeem Ahmed aka The Local Guide runs a YouTube Channel where he focusses on local food and authentic regional cuisine. We discuss the factors that we should research while searching for local food. Nadeem also shares his views on content creation and how one can make it responsible/ethical.  Buy...

Ocean conservation is one of the most important aspect of modern environment challenges. Oceans link us together, provide most of the oxygen and regulate our climate. But the topic of conservation and restoration is not on the priority.  Today, on World Ocean Day, I am joined by Tanvi Gautama who is a diver, ocean photographer and has worked on Coral Restoration Projects. She shares about her journey and talks about the challenges in Marine conversation.  Buy me a coffee -...

Tamanna Sharma is the founder of Earthling First. Her venture provides solutions to reduce waste generation through sustainable planning and facilitate responsible waste disposal.  Tamanna joins us to discuss about Project Jalori, where her team plans to reduce and remove waste disposal from fragile Jalori Pass altogether. The project aims to facilitate responsible travel in Tirthan Valley which is already facing the wrath of climate change and pollution. I am joined by Stephan, the founder...

Himalayan Ecotourism, based in GHNP’s Tirthan Valley, offers trekking and camping trips that show the travellers the best the Park has to offer. The operator offers customised all-inclusive trips (scheduled treks will start next year), led by experienced local guides and staff. I am joined by Stephan, the founder of Himalayan Ecotourism to discuss their mission and vision. He also talks about the changes that they have brought onboard in the aftermath of the pandemic.  Buy me a coffee -...

Gaurav Kushwaha is the founder of Musafir Cafe in Bir Billing. He has a strong focus on upcycling and reducing waste generated in his ventures. During the lockdown, his cafe was on a verge of shut down but he was able to save it through crowdfunding.  He speaks about waste management at cafe, his venture Musication and the future after lockdown.  Buy me a coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/dailypassenger Share your thoughts and...