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Kavita’s journey wasn’t just about exploring new destinations - it was about discovering love in the most unexpected places. As a solo traveler, she embraced the freedom of the open road, immersing herself in different cultures and forging deep connections. She never set out looking for love, yet in a quiet café by the sea, on a mountaintop at sunrise, or during a spontaneous adventure, love found her. Through her travels, she realised that love isn’t just about romance - it’s in the kindness of strangers, the friendships that form in fleeting moments, and the deep self-love that grows when you trust your own path. Kavita’s story reminds us that when we open ourselves to the world, love has a way of showing up in ways we never imagined.

What’s it really like to stay with strangers while traveling the world? In this episode, I take you inside my Couchsurfing adventures - from cozy homes to unexpected friendships, cultural immersion, and lessons on trust. As an Indian woman who lived in Australia, I share my first-hand experiences navigating safety, cultural surprises, and the freedom of solo travel. You’ll hear about heartwarming hosts, challenges I faced, and how Couchsurfing transformed the way I see the world. Thinking about trying Couchsurfing but feeling unsure? Tune in for practical safety tips, red flags to watch for, and my biggest takeaways from trusting strangers with a couch and an open heart. 🎧 Listen now and let’s redefine travel together! 💫 Have you ever tried Couchsurfing? Or are you thinking about it? Share your experiences and questions with me on @travellingkavita (Instagram) / @wildheartsconnection(tiktok) or drop a comment on Spotify! Let’s keep the conversation going! 🌍✨

Ever wondered what it’s really like to swap short vacations for a full-time nomadic lifestyle? In this episode, we dive deep into the untold side of long-term travel - the highs, the struggles, and the profound personal transformations.From budgeting hacks to emotional challenges, from fleeting tourist experiences to building deep cultural connections, we explore how extended travel reshapes your mindset and changes you in ways you never expected. Whether you're dreaming of leaving it all behind or just curious about the reality beyond Instagram-worthy moments, this episode uncovers the raw truth about life on the road.Tune in for personal stories, practical insights, and tips on making the shift from short holidays to long-term travel. Ready to go beyond the postcard? I am sharing my insight so let’s dive in!

Short holidays give you a break, but long-term travel changes you. 🌍✨ In this episode, we dive into the emotional, mental, and practical shifts that happen when you trade vacations for a nomadic lifestyle. The highs, the struggles, the lessons - let’s talk about what travel really teaches you. Tune in now!

In this episode, titled "Into the Wild: My Journey from Comfort to the Unknown," I share my musings on the past 16 months of travel that have taken me across continents, landscapes, and emotional terrains. Leaving behind the comforts of Australia, I embarked on a journey fueled by the desire to chase my dreams, challenge myself, and embrace the unknown. Along the way, I’ve discovered the healing power of solitude, the thrill of pushing my limits, and the unexpected beauty of forging connections with people and places I never imagined. This episode dives into the highs and lows, the lessons learned, and how each step away from comfort brought me closer to myself.

Blue is larger than life character and has been a good friend. He has not only done many adventures but he is very generousto share his skills with others and takes joy in showing others around our beautiful outdoors in Australia. I feel very lucky to have interviewed Blue for this podcast and very excited to share this episode with you all. Hope you enjoy it.

This is a Christmas special with few teasers along the way. We have a very special guest among us whose stories really brought a lot of joy to me and I hope to share the same with you all.  Please welcome Christopher Ward who has done it all from mountaineering to hiking, climbing to skiing, traveling to be a loving dad. I am very glad to bring you such an adventurer. Enjoy!

Timothy Fox is an avid canyoner, climber, caver and has been running abseiling and rescue training days for Bankstown Bushwalking club as a volunteer for many years now. He is highly skilled/trained in rescue and held a very high position in NSW fire department. He enjoys long distance bike rides, caving and has done many climbs in Yosemite. Tim loves to share his knowledge with others in the club and has trained many people at work, club and scout. He has been exploring Australia for past many years. Today we will embark on an outdoor journey with Tim as he shares some of his experiences and stories. He has been an active contributor in Bankstown bushwalking club running the abseil committee and lot more.

Lynda Paju is an avid bushwalker, canyoner and has been exploring the world for past many years. Recently during lockdown she has been exploring various trails in the neighborhood on her bi-cycle. Today we will embark on an outdoor journey with Lynda as she shares some of her experience from the outdoor world. She has been an active contributor in Bankstown bushwalking club running the walk committee and lot more. 

Kavita Joshi(myself) has been canyoning for quiet a few years and since last summer (2020) she really started focusing on canyoning in terms of skills, gear and also as her main outdoor activity in life to a point that her friends call her crazy how every weekend she just lives to canyon and camp.  In this episode we will hear more about why she loves canyoning so much and share some stories with the audience. 

Dan Slater is an outdoorsy person with a great sense of humour. I have had the fortune to meet Dan in one of my canyoning trips. I love listening to  his stories around the campfire and slowly getting to know Dan's many talents from writing reviews of the gear or publishing travel books. This episode will aim to bring you some of the awesome adventure stories from Dan's life. Season 2, Episode 3 - Meet Dan. 

Today we have Wendy Bruere, climber, canyoner and also author of the book - 'More Than It Hurts' on our podcast, sharing with us some of her stories and views on outdoor activities. She has been hiking, climbing and canyoning for many years in Australia and overseas. Stay tuned to get motivated for your next adventure.

Splendour Rock Weeekend Trip 

With this episode we are starting season 2 and also adding a new logo to the podcast so thank you so much for all your positive feedback during the last season.  Today we have Kavita Joshi, host of this podcast, sharing with us her personal account of hiking and adventures around the world. She has been travelling in Europe, Middle East and Asia for last 2 years and has just came back to Australia to explore more of her backyard. She loves hiking, canyoning, painting, writing and more. Let's hear from Kavita Joshi about her recent hike across Switzerland. 

Today we are heading on a journey with Richard Darke to the world of bushwalking around the planet. Richard is part of Sydney Bush Walking club and recently moved to United Kingdom. He has continued the tradition of walking with the community members in UK and is sharing his joy of walking with others in a different part of the world now. I hope you enjoy our talk about Richard's experience in bush walking and feel free to share your feedback about this podcast. Thanks to Richard for sharing his time with us in-spite of the different time zone.