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Ever imagined yourself walking through a landscape of snow filled with the most breathtaking sceneries . We have just the place in mind for you.  In the fourth episode of Balancing the Act we have Avni Gupta who is a Communications Professional, a Cat Mom and a fitness enthusiast. She decided to go for a trek to Himachal Pradesh where they climbed upto the summit of Buran Ghani. According to her it was a place that had no impression of pollution and was beautiful with stages where she saw lush green meadows, followed by a blanket of snow and finally the chance to be knee deep in snow. This all sounds very exciting but is it easy to scale to the summit?  Watch the episode to find out and hear about Avni’s journey. Host- Kevin Harding - https://www.instagram.com/btwimkevin To share feedback, Information about your trips - Please reach out to me https://www.instagram.com/Avni.gupta11 to reach out to Avni https://bagpackerme.com to submit your travel adventures! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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 To share feedback, Information about your trips - Please reach out to me https://www.instagram.com/manicmande to reach out to Abhishek https://bagpackerme.com to submit your travel adventures! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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 To share feedback, Information about your trips - Please reach out to me https://www.instagram.com/acejash - to reach out to Jash https://www.instagram.com/pashmi9 - to reach out to Pashmi www.bagpackereme.com to submit your travel adventures! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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. Host- Kevin Harding - https://www.instagram.com/btwimkevin To share feedback, Information about your trips - Please reach out to me https://www.instagram.com/petervangeit - to reach out to Peter www.bagpackereme.com to submit your travel adventures! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Deepa is a seeker and look what we have in this episode. We have reached episode 4. Now we deep dive into journeys into Mountains and searching for Heaven on Earth. Studying art, history and people that lead to now becoming a spiritual leader. Do you know that dance was a form a meditation? Have you heard about Neem Karoli Baba, Osho or Sadguru? Look no further, this is an episode you must hear! 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/ Deepa Shad - https://www.instagram.com/artbydeepashad https://www.instagram.com/aisaheehai/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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 Pallavi https://www.instagram.com/modaninja 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/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Just started travelling and you do not know how to navigate? Want to travel solo but you are still skeptical? The second episode of bagpckerme has got you covered. In this episode we have Niyati (https://instagram.com/migrantmusings ) who traded her law to be a travel leader. Why you ask? Hear the podcast  to find out. If you’re looking for a weekend trip or a ten day trip, you know where to go. She will not only help you explore the thrill of travel but also the adventure and craziness that makes up your journey. So solo travellers what are you waiting for? Host- Kevin Harding  To share feedback, Information about your trips - Please reach out to me https://www.instagram.com/bagpackerme/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is for anybody that wants to shift away from their daily life and achieve so much more from life. Modern day and environment studies expert and go getter Akshay Verma joins us and explain to us about his curiosity to build, document and innovate. We understand how “Windows to Vernacular” was born and the exploring and engaging it did with their work. Further, we discuss in details the excitement of what they will learn in places like Tawang , Ladakh, Manipur, Rajasthan, Jaipur and many others. The details of the living of these villages will blow your mind their means of living and their method to adapt and evolve are beyond your current expectations! 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 is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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 is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app