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Move over, Ikigai! Goa has its own philosophy that helps people live relaxed and balanced lives: the Susegad lifestyle. Join Clyde D’Souza (creative director and author of Susegad) as he travels beyond Goa’s beaches to discover hidden gems and chat with top changemakers who are currently building the brand new Goa. How has Goa turned into a top tourist destination, creative hub, and happy place? And how can you live the Goa life outside Goa? Tune in to live the Susegad life, no matter where ...
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The Musafir Stories is an audio podcast that documents Indian travel tales. Each episode, we share the journey of travelers in their own words and relive their experience with you, our listeners. The sole aim of our podcast is to share the rich experiences of traveling in India and inspire listeners to take the leap of faith, grab those backpacks and set out to explore the beautiful and exotic country, India!
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2.05 How Clive Figueiredo documents the forgotten stories of Goan villages!
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Taken aback by the vast undocumented history of Goa, Clive Figueiredo is dedicated to document hidden gems and backstory to some of the most famous places in Goa! On his instagram page Colvachronicles, he documents unheard stories collected from homes and hidden shacks of goa! Find out why Swami Vivekananda visited Goa before visiting Russia? Were …
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Guwahati - A Spiritual Trail with Prasenjit Sharma
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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Prasenjit Sharma, founder of Kamakhya walks and Six Degree Adventures! Today's destination: Guwahati, Assam! Nearest Airport: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, GAU Nearest Railway Station: Guwahati Railway Station, GHY Prerequisites - N/A Packing - N/A Time of the year - October to March Le…
You must have heard of wine tasting but have you ever heard of FENI TASTING?! Clyde D’Souza takes us through his experience of losing his way in Cansaulim and finding his way back to feni plantation, where the Cashews are stomped on by feet, to bring out the juices. Find out what pairs best with what kind of feni. Review: 4 out of 5 shots. Experien…
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2.04 How Emma Ryan introduced Goan cuisine to the UK in a compact tin!
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Hooked by grandmother's secret spice blends, part Goan, London resident, Emma Ryan is keen on bringing Goan cuisine to homes across the globe. Her brand Yesterday's Curry, serves the spice blend of warm, Goan, comfort food, making it easy to create authentic tasting curries from scratch, and is going on to introduce Goan flavours to the UK audience…
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with a slow traveller and returning guest, Tanisha Guin from @stepsandstreets on Instagram. Today's destination: Raigad District, Maharashtra! Nearest Airport: Pune International Airport (PNQ) Nearest Railway Station: Mumbai CST, Pune Railway Station Prerequisites - Ensure to check for ground conditions before …
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SUSEGAD SHOT 3: Ghost Stories of Goa with Chandrima Das
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What's more 'Goa' than its ghost stories? Clyde chats with Chandrima Das, bestselling horror author and creator of another one of Bound's podcasts, Rumors: Dark Lore From India. They swap versions of Goan lore set in Portuguese villas and desolate villages, and try to guess what kind of ghost stories will emerge in the new metropolitan Goa! This ep…
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2.03 How Tamsin Noronha is creating waves in the artworld with trash!
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While walking on the beach, trying to get over a creative block, Tamsin Noronha stumbled upon an “art supply'' which was abundant and available at her fingertips, TRASH, and started to create installations right at the beach! Her colourful artwork is made solely with the materials she finds on the beaches of Dona Paula, Goa. Find out how to get ove…
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Postcards from Kashmir with Utsav Mamoria
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Winners of the Giveaway Sudip Maji Sanand Dekhane Litishka Jagdeo This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with slow traveller and host of the podcast - Postcards from Nowhere, Utsav Mamoria! Today's destination: Kashmir! Nearest Airport: Srinagar Airport (SXR) Nearest Railway Station: Udhampur Railway Station (UHP) Prerequisites - Ensure to check for…
Susegad Santa Giveaway!!! As Christmas is right around the corner, @bound and @clyde have come together to spread the christmas cheer with another giveaway! We are giving away signed copies of Clyde D’Souza’s book Susegad: The Goan Art of Contentment. Christmas is that special time of the year when nothing sounds better than curling up in a blanket…
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2.02 How Snigdha Manchanda brought us her trunk full of tea from Goa!
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Susegad Santa is here with another GIVEAWAY!!! We are collaborating with Tea Trunk and giving 2 lucky winners a Winter Bounty gift box containing Apple Spice Black Tea, Chamomile vanilla Candle and much more! Follow @bound and @clyde across all social media platforms and stay tuned to find out how to enter the giveaway! India’s first tea sommelier,…
Goa is big on water sports and what’s a better sport than SURFING! Clyde D’Souza takes us through his first surfing experience at Goa Surf School which runs surfing classes in Arambhol. Listen to Clyde’s journey from body boarding to surf boarding, and the friendly tips for the beginners. Review: 5 out of 5 shots! And you can experience the same! W…
Giveaway - Fill out the form to stand a chance to win a copy of Clyde’s book - Susegad: The Goan Art of Contentment - https://forms.gle/qA9hg1qMibsKWyZv7 This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to 3x author and podcaster, Clyde D’Souza as we talk about the concept of Susegad - the Goan art of Contentment! Today's destination: Goa! Nearest Airport: Go…
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2.01 How a Michelin trained chef creates magic with local Goan ingredients With Avinash Martins
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Yuvraj Singh had a foodgasm at his restaurant, renowned author Damodar Mauzo hugged him after a meal. For Michelin trained chef Avinash Martins, Goan food is all about making elevated versions of it using fresh, local ingredients and pouring his secret ingredient in everything he cooks: love. His restaurant Cavatina has been rated as India’s best r…
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to a returning guest, Arjun Narayanan, as we talk about the popular Madras Music season aka Chennai Music festival aka December Music Season or Margazhi music season! Today's destination: Madras aka Chennai! Nearest Airport: Chennai International airport (MAA) Nearest Railway Station: Chennai Central Railway St…
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Antarik Anwesan, a vlogger and Youtuber as we take you to India’s Little Lhasa - McLeod Ganj! Today's destination: McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh! Nearest Airport: DharamShala Airport, (DHM) Nearest Railway Station: Pathankot (PTK) Prerequisites - N/A Packing - Pack warm clothes as well as rain gear! Time of …
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Murshidabad and Bari Kothi with Darshan Dudhoria
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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Darshan Dudhoria, an ardent heritage enthusiast and co-owner of Murshidabad’s first Luxury Heritage hotel! Today's destination: Murshidabad, West Bengal! Nearest Airport: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) Nearest Railway Station: Azimganj City Rly Station(ACLE) Prerequisites - N/A Packi…
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to blogger and traveler Upasana Kakati from www.unconventionalandvivid.com! Today's destination: Seven Lakes Trek, Arunachal Pradesh! Nearest Airport: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport - GAU Nearest Railway Station: Naharlagun Railway Stn (NHLN) Prerequisites - Inner line permit is required (https://itana…
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to lawyer turned travel entrepreneur Paro from rawdiaries.in! Today's destination: Gokarna, Karnataka Nearest Airport: Goa International Airport - GOI Nearest Railway Station: Gokarna Road Station (GOK) Prerequisites - NA Packing - Pack clothes for the beach, sunscreen, sunglasses and your flipflops Time of the…
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to traveller, entrepreneur and content creator Abhishek Vaid from the Untravel Show! Today's destination: Ladakh, a Union Territory in India Nearest Airport: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport - IXL Nearest Railway Station: Jammu Tawi Railway Station (JAT) Prerequisites - Inner line permit may be required dependin…
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Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal with Keshav Chaturvedi
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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to podcaster Keshave Chaturvedi as he takes us on a temple trail across North Karnataka! Today's destination: Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal, Karnataka Nearest Airport: Hubballi Airport - HBX Nearest Railway Station: Badami Railway Station (BDM) Prerequisites - N/A Packing - Pack light clothes, as it is hot most…
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Ayush Kumar, solo traveller and photographer as he takes us to the hill town of Coonoor in Tamil Nadu! Today's destination: Coonoor, Tamil Nadu Nearest Airport: Coimbatore International Airport - CJB Nearest Railway Station: Coonoor Railway Station (ONR) Prerequisites - N/A Packing - Pack warm clothes, depen…
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1.12 Hansel Vaz describes Feni's journey from a local Goan drink to a global spirit!
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If you had to describe Goa, not in words but in taste, we bet you wouldn’t be able to look past the traditional Goan drink - Feni! Hansel Vaz tells us how a life-altering accident motivated him to turn Feni into a unique, international drink. How is Feni perceived in the global market? Can it ever replace wine or whiskey to become a mainstream drin…
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Surya Raju who was the very first guest on the podcast when we started more than 5 years ago talking about her experience on the Kedarkantha Trek! Today's destination: Kedarkantha, Uttarakhand! Nearest Airport: Dehradun Airport (DED) Nearest Railway Station: Dehradun Railway Station (DDN) Prerequisites - Per…
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1.11 What makes Goan music so unique and enjoyable? with Agnelo Mendonca
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All of us have grooved to the evergreen Goan song “Maria Pitache”, haven’t we? From the slow and sad Mandos to the naughty and funny Dulpods, Goan music has a variety like no other! Agnelo Mendonca talks about the journey of starting his own band to spread Goan music to the world. What are the different themes that Goan songs cover? What are some f…
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1.10 What it takes to become Goa’s No.1 Digital Creator! with Moses Saldanha
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If you are looking for recommendations on Goa’s offbeat beaches, wine shops and food joints, you just can't look past the plethora of content that our guest for this week has put out! Moses Saldanha talks about his journey of becoming the biggest digital creator of Goa. How did his videos help local food joints to grow their businesses exponentiall…
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Amol Wanjari, co-founder of Orange Odyssey - a tour company specialising in curating heritage experiences around Nagpur, Maharashtra! Today's destination: Nagpur, Maharashtra Nearest Airport: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) Nearest Railway Station: Nagpur Railway Station (NGP) Prerequisite…
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1.09 Tour Goa's Saligao Tuesday Market and understand its village life with Clarice Vaz
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If going to loud festivals like the Goan Carnival and the Sunburn is not your thing, you will definitely enjoy spending some time at Saligao’s Weekly Market and exploring beautiful handicrafts produced by local Goans, mostly women! Clarice Vaz tells us how starting Saligao Tuesday Market gave her a sense of purpose and also empowered the local wome…
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1.08 Discover how a museum antiques collector is trying to restore Goa's history and heritage! with Victor Hugo Gomes
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History and tradition live on not just through stories, but also through ancient artefacts and items. The process of collecting and restoring these symbols from the past is equal parts exciting and tiresome. Victor Hugo Gomes talks about his lifelong journey of preserving the symbols of Goa’s multicultural history and establishing several museums f…
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Ajay Kamalakaran, a writer and traveller as we explore the beautiful town of Calicut or Kozhikode, in the Malabar region of Kerala!!! Today's destination: Calicut or Kozhikode, Kerala Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport (CCJ) Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikode Railway Station (CLT) Prerequisites -…
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1.07 What is happening to Goa’s beaches and Sea Turtles? With Sarita Fernandes
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It is unimaginable to be in Goa and not spend time at the Goan beaches - snorkelling, deep sea diving or just sitting on a rock, sipping your favourite beer and seeing the sun set. But there is something gravely wrong with Goa’s water and its sea life. Sarita Fernandes talks about how emulating the “Bali or Hawaii Model” in Goa’s Tourism has deeply…
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1.06 What makes the Goan Pão different from other Breads? With Sonia Filinto
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If you have ever stayed in a Goan village, you would have seen children running with plastic bags towards a man on his cycle, carrying their favorite warm bread - the Pão! What makes this Goan Pão so special? Sonia Filinto talks about the different kinds of Goan breads and the fine art of making them. What are the ingredients that make it so unique…
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A weekend in Aurangabad with Sagar Senapati
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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Sagar Senapati from Travel Safar aur Hum as we explore the historical town of Aurangabad. Today's destination: Aurangabad, Maharashtra Nearest Airport: Aurangabad Airport (IXU) Nearest Railway Station: Aurangabad Railway Station (AWB) Prerequisites - N/A Packing - Pack light Time of the year - October to Feb…
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1.05 What is moving to Goa really like? Separate the dream from reality with influencer Insia Lacewalla
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Most of us have dreamed about moving to Goa at least once in our lives. We think of leaving crowded cities and stressful jobs behind and living a more relaxed lifestyle. But what does reality look like? Insia moved from Mumbai to Goa during the pandemic. She shares the realities of adjusting to a quaint lifestyle after the hustle and bustle of city…
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1.04 Was Goa the first powerhouse of Indian stories? with Frederick Noronha
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Goa has always been filled with travelers. Each of them has a story to tell. And publisher and journalist Frederick Noronha wants to capture them all. Did Goa have the world’s first printing press in 1556? Does literature HAVE to be elitist? Why does Fredrick want to record the stories of Neo-Goans aka the new settlers in Goa? Tune in for massive i…
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Kolkata’s China Town with Subhadip Mukherjee
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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Subhadip Mukherjee from www.indianvagabond.com as we explore India’s only China Town! Today's destination: Kolkata, India Nearest Airport: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Intl Airport, CCU Nearest Railway Station: Kolkata Railway Station, KOAA Prerequisites - N/A Packing - Pack light, carry warm clothes as it ca…
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1.03 Is Goa India’s biggest creative hub? with Vince Costa of GetCreativeGoa
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Goa has always been the centre of creativity, according to Vince Costa. He is creating a community of Goans who are leading the wave of content creation: from music to films, painting to photography. Is India finally taking artists seriously? Do creators need professional management to become influencers? Why are all the creative people moving to G…
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1.02 Discover the secrets behind Goan houses with Heta Pandit
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Every house and building in Goa has a story to tell: its Indian and Portuguese architectural influences, the reasons why some rooms were built, and the colorful lives of previous owners. Acclaimed author and heritage home expert Heta Pandit gives us an insight into the many wonders of a Goan house and the stories behind its unique architectural and…
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to the travel couple - Ranjani and Raghavan of rararaasta as we take you to the quaint little town of Bundi in Rajasthan! Today's destination: Bundi, Rajasthan Nearest Airport: Sanganer Airport, JAI Nearest Railway Station: Kota Railway Stn, KOTA Prerequisites - N/A Packing - Pack light, carry extra liquids as …
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1.01 Villages, Ferries, Rivers! Experience Goa the way Goans do with Varun Hegde of Soul Traveling
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Goa is not just a destination, it’s a lifestyle. Varun Hegde started his offbeat tours company, Soul Traveling, in 2017 to change the way people travel and to help them experience the REAL GOA by interacting with the local communities. Varun reveals his favorite village, beach, dish, building and some lesser known facts about Goa that will blow you…
What makes Goa everyone’s go-to destination and happy place? Join Clyde D’Souza on an adventure beyond Goa’s beaches and uncover it's unique culture and lifestyle. Travel into the interiors to find out more about Goa's buildings, festivals, books, feni, etc. Find out about its past and present through the eyes of Goan influencers and changemakers a…
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with a very dear listener - Amruta Dhalkar, a museologist, who takes us to a beautiful yet underrated city in Maharashtra! Today's destination: Kolhapur, Maharashtra Nearest Airport: Kolhapur Airport, KLH Nearest Railway Station: Kolhapur Railway Stn, KOP Prerequisites - N/A Packing - Pack light, carry extra li…
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Mayurbhanj and The Belgadia Palace with Akshita Bhanj Deo
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Winner of Giveaway - Lords of the Deccan by Anirudh Kanisetti Sarbani Mohapatra This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Akshita Bhanj Deo, Director of the Belgadia Palace - an 18th century Victorian era styled palace that is now a boutique hotel in Mayurbhanj, Odisha! Today's destination: Mayurbhanj, Odisha Nearest Airport: Dum Dum Airport, CCU;…
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Ellora and Lords of the Deccan with Anirudh Kanisetti
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GIVEAWAY Alert: Answer 3 questions linked below and stand a chance to win - https://forms.gle/J2h6mmtLQV3vsMrE9 This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with a returning guest, Anirudh Kanisetti, as we discuss Ellora and his debut book, Lords of the Deccan! Today's destination: Ellora, Maharashtra Nearest Airport: Aurangabad Airport, IXU Nearest Railw…
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Tanisha Guin - a traveller who enjoys slow travelling to offbeat destinations and blogs at www.stepsandstreets.com Today's destination: Mirik, West Bengal Nearest Airport: Bagdogra Airport, IXB Nearest Railway Station: Jalpaiguri Railway station, NJP Prerequisites - N/A Packing - Pack light, carry some war…
GIVEAWAY ALERT - LISTEN TO THE EPISODE AND ANSWER 3 SIMPLE QUESTIONS LINKED BELOW TO STAND A CHANCE TO WIN A HERITAGE WALK IN HYDERABAD WITH YUNUS!!! Just fill out this form to enter the giveaway - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkIvpPCtNpLO_Y3mmL_X6GjxrTXbPer_9UvRIHAC61hE5Rcg/viewform WINNERS OF THE BOOK ‘A FOR PRAYAGRAJ’ BY UDBHAV AGAR…
GIVEAWAY ALERT - LISTEN TO THE EPISODE AND ANSWER 3 SIMPLE QUESTIONS LINKED BELOW TO STAND A CHANCE TO WIN UDBHAV’S TRAVEL MEMOIR “A FOR PRAYAGRAJ - A SHORT BIOGRAPHY OF ALLAHABAD” https://forms.gle/nrqEkP9iQuzWtkpA8 This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Udbhav Agarwal, a PHD candidate and author of the travel memoir - “A for Prayagraj: A shor…
WINNER OF GIVEAWAY FROM NASHIK EPISODE RIKIN MERCHANT This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Akanksha Siwach, solo traveller, amateur gardener and a terrific storyteller who blogs at https://talesofthehiddentrails.wordpress.com Today's destination: Glaw Lake, Arunachal Pradesh Nearest Airport: Dibrugarh Airport, DIB Nearest Railway Station: New…
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Old Nashik and Panchavati with Amrita Gangatirkar
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GIVEAWAY ALERT! LISTEN TO THE EPISODE, ANSWER 3 SIMPLE QUESTIONS TO STAND A CHANCE TO WIN A TICKET TO AMRITA’S HERITAGE WALK IN NASHIK - https://forms.gle/xea2P2KFthjgbUPM7 WINNERS OF TALES OF HAZARIBAGH GIVEAWAY Poonam Pragya Yashaskar Shubham This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Amrita Gangatirkar, researcher, filmmaker and the founder of t…
GIVEAWAY ALERT! LISTEN TO THE EPISODE, ANSWER 3 SIMPLE QUESTIONS TO STAND A CHANCE TO WIN A COPY OF MIHIR’S BOOK - https://forms.gle/NUdNuS3HtwSiYmLNA This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with author and poet, Mihir Vatsa, as we discover the plateau town of Hazaribagh through Mihir’s book - Tales of Hazaribagh: An intimate exploration of the Chota…
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with a dear friend, traveler and host of the podcast Baap beeti, Vaibhav Dewan! Today's destination: Darjeeling and Kalimpong! Nearest Airport: Bagdogra Airport, IXB Nearest Railway Station: New Jalpaiguri, NJP Prerequisites - NA Packing - Make sure to carry warm clothes and accessories Time of the year - April…
