Episodes
In the season finale episode we have special guests Pankil Shah and Sumit Gambhir, who along with Abhishek Honawar run the Bombay based Woodside Inn and other restaurants, talking about opening our minds and palettes. Ambika and Hoshner talk to the boys about food inspired by their travels, their best food memories from around India and what's the secret ingredient behind two decades of managing restaurants in India! Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on...
Published 12/02/18
Published 12/02/18
Ambika and Hoshner answer one of the most frequently asked question - What are their favourite homestays? On this episode, they talk about their wonderful experiences at different homestays across the country. Stay tuned for the travel tip! Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/
Published 11/20/18
"Wait, Bihar?" you wonder. Yes, but the fact is that the ancient cradle of Buddhism, Bihar has a lot to offer! Buddhist temples, heritage art & cultural sites and some of the yummiest Asian food in the country. Tune in to find out why you should consider Bihar for your next vacation! Stay tuned for the travel tip! Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website...
Published 11/13/18
A lot has been said about the surrealistic beauty of the Rann of Kutch. In this episode, Ambika and Hoshner talk about Kutch beyond just the Rann. They talk Hodka village, embroidery workshops, pottery and the many different art forms you can see in the villages around the Rann. Stay tuned for a fun travel tip at the end of the episode! Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our...
Published 11/06/18
We travel the country and the world and often tend to forget what’s around us. Join Ambika and Hoshner as they explore more of this metropolitan - from the stunning Bhau Daji Lad Museum to touring the world's most famous slum Dharavi. Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/
Published 10/30/18
At 36, Hoshner embarked on his first proper Himalayan trek in beautiful Uttarakhand, on his birthday! If you are an amateur or a beginner in trekking, tune in to hear their novice trekking stories and some great options for treks for beginners that will have you hooked. Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/
Published 10/23/18
With over 100 national parks, India has an amazing array of wildlife! Planning a safari vacation can be daunting. Listen to this episode as Ambika and Hoshner talk about some of their favourite parks and let you in on all the little details on planning a safari! Fun Fact: Your hosts Ambika and Hoshner met each other for the first time on a safari! Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check...
Published 10/16/18
India has some fantastic but over done road trip options including the Manali to Leh highway or the Konkan coast. In this episode Ambika and Hoshner detail a couple of offbeat options for you, complete with where to stay and what to eat. Bonus trip at the end of the episode, listen in! Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/
Published 10/09/18
Ambika and Hoshner talk about going back to some of their favourite places at a different time, and during a better season. Winter is a great time to travel in India, from diving in the Andamans to skiing in Auli to enjoy the sunset in Landour - and we are spoilt for choice. In this episode we narrow down the list and make the choice easier for you. Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can...
Published 10/02/18
Yes! We are back with an all new season. We start the season by answering some of the most frequently asked questions about our freelance travel lifestyle, how we embarked on this journey, is it everything it's cracked up to be and most-importantly - Is it for you? Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/
Published 09/25/18
Here is a travel company that engages with communities, artisans and storytellers to take you on in-depth journeys with local communities as major stakeholders in these endeavors. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts
Published 03/26/18
We chat with Zinnia Mandrekar about her quest to document 16 generations of her family, their heritage home and unique family style Ganpathi in Goa. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts
Published 03/19/18
An NGO in central Nagaland that is working against old customs to change mindsets and introduce wildlife and forest conservation methods. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts
Published 03/12/18
Ambika and Hoshner chat with Mrs Mandakini Mathur whose passion has brought an age old art form to the forefront with modern design and thinking whilst helping artisans from Naxal affected areas. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts
Published 03/05/18
Travel is not just the purview of a few and with this adage Yeshwant Holkar talks about the challenges faced by people with physical disabilities and the work they are doing to make travel more accessible. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts
Published 02/26/18
One of the last living homes of the Namboodari community with four inner courtyards and a unique system of cultural preservation that we experienced during a recent trip to Kerala. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts
Published 02/19/18
In conversation with Phejin Konyak, who has traveled around her region to document her tribe's dying tattoo culture in a recently released book. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts
Published 02/12/18
This unique travel company brings travelers closer to the places they visit through social projects designed to improve lives of local communities. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts
Published 02/05/18
In the heart of Madhya Pradesh, a small NGO is using travel as a means to provide livelihoods and help lower caste communities find a dignified place in society. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts
Published 01/29/18
Ambika and Hoshner chat with Shreevatsa Nevatia about favorite travel spots, India, responsible tourism and using travel as a means to go beyond. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts
Published 01/22/18
On Season 3 of The ReDiscoveryPodcast, Ambika and Hoshner introduce you to people and organisations who are working towards preserving old art forms and heritage, giving back to local communities and making travel more than just ticking sights off a list. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts ...
Published 01/19/18
On the final episode of the second season, we answer questions from our readers and listeners on travel tips, recommendations, best routes, our favourite state to visit and more.
Published 09/04/17
Exploring to the North East of the country is something that every traveler dreams of, but it seems a little difficult and it always feels like there is not enough time to do it. Here we present 3 fun and exciting trips across 3 states in the region that are easy to plan, don't require weeks and are not horrendously expensive either. So start packing Now!
Published 08/28/17
Very often we tend not to explore our own backyards, with the idea that it will get done some day. So for all you Bombay folk and for those visiting the city, here is a list of funky things to do in the city that show you a completely different side to this bustling metropolis. What are you waiting for?
Published 08/21/17