Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

As Utsav set out to solo travel for 3 months to Bosnia & Herzegovina, Armenia, and Georgia, he constantly questions about safety and his ability to survive in remote places. Indeed, as the world becomes more xenophobic, narrow minded and inward-looking, it may come across as a pertinent question. Tune in to episode 10, where Utsav not only puts this question but also tells you why you should never have such worries again. You can follow Utsav on his Instagram handle: @whywetravel42 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the spring of 1790, a 29-year-old Frenchman wrote the weirdest travelogue one could ever imagine. He was so pleased with his writings, that he went on to write another one in 1798, which was no less weird. He pioneered an ingenious way to travel everyday, which should have made him world-famous. Now you may not be able to quit your job and travel the world, but you could definitely follow the tips of this Frenchman. In Episode 9, Utsav talks about a simple way in which you can travel everyday! You can follow Utsav on his Instagram handle: @whywetravel42 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many times have you encountered large groups of Chinese tourists, who literally take over a place and kill it for others? We all feel annoyed with them, and Utsav was no different till he ended up living in Shanghai, China for 6 months. This week, he talks about the slow realisation of why the Chinese ended up like this, and what it means for us as travellers. Aided by a crash course in contemporary Chinese history, he discovers the value of empathy - the emotion in short supply. You can follow Utsav on his Instagram handle: @whywetravel42 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you travel and live in a city for Free? Yes, not Cheap but Free. In Shanghai, Utsav decided to try out Couchsurfing. He started out a social experiment lasting 6 months where he hosted close to 40 people, eventually became a way to reaffirm his faith in humanity. Tune in to episode 7 to find out how he crossed paths again with one of his Couchsurfers 2 years later. You can follow Utsav on his Instagram handle: @whywetravel42 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A casual meandering around the Tea Gardens in Munnar, Kerala led Utsav to a Kalaripayattu performance. What was meant to be a cultural immersion turned out to be an experience which helped him untie mental knots? Tune in to Episode 6, to understand what is kalaripayattu and how this ancient martial art form could provide us ways to tackle our everyday problems and hardships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many times have you been to an art gallery and found it utterly boring? How many times have you left a gallery in haste promising never to bore yourself with art again? This week on Postcards from Nowhere, Utsav talks about a new perspective on art and to ensure that art doesn't have to be boring. You can follow Utsav on his Instagram handle: @whywetravel42 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Postcards from Nowhere, Utsav talks about why it is ok not to travel solo, even though it is recommended by everyone. He investigates it from a lens of anthropology and behavioural science, and draws upon his decade long experience of travelling solo. He also talks about the closeted realities of solo travel, which most travel bloggers and influencers won't talk about. Tune in to discover an easy and practical way to figure out if solo travel is indeed for you! You can follow Utsav on his Instagram handle: @whywetravel42 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a very 'Zindagi na Milegi Dobara' style, Utsav and his friends ended up a two week trip to Turkey where they realized different ideas about traveling. This week, host Utsav talks about how we can make our trip one of the most memorable and fun experience. They also share tips and tricks to understand how you can curate your travel. You can follow Utsav on his Instagram handle: @whywetravel42 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A month alone spent in a one-room cottage in the Himalayas sounds like an ideal way to unwind and relax. This week, host Utsav Mamoria talks about his trip to Hampta where he stayed with the 70-year-old cottage caretaker Dolma Aunty and her dog Rambo which gave him a guiding philosophy of life, an idea which we could all embody. You can follow Utsav on his instagram handle: @whywetravel42 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"In the most reviled parts of Bombay, living in the butt of a joke - Sakinaka, I decided to take a walk from my home to the Sakinaka junction. Only to discover that it is called Dr. Datta Samant Chowk." - Utsav Mamoria In June 2018, Utsav Mamoria took a 3-month sabbatical from his full-time job to slow travel the less explored parts of the world. Soon he realized he has something in common with a two time Pulitzer prize-winning journalist who is on the longest journey of his lifetime? Tune in to episode 1 to understand what slow travel is all about, and how it can change the way we travel. You may be surprised to find that even you can travel slow, no matter what your traveling interests are. You can follow Utsav on his instagram handle: @whywetravel42 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.