The reDiscovery Podcast

S04 E10: Love Food, Will Travel feat. Pankil Shah and Sumit Gambhir

Sun, 02 Dec 2018 08:18:11 +0000

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!

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S04 E09: Our Favourite Homestays Part II

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:30:00 +0000

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.

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S04 E08: Why Bihar Should Be On Your Travel List

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:30:00 +0000

"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!

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S04 E07: Kutch Beyond The Rann

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 00:30:00 +0000

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.

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S04 E06: Re-Discovering Mumbai Part II

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:30:00 +0000

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

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S04 E05: Best Himalayan Treks For Beginners

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:30:00 +0000

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.

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S04 E04: It's Safari Time!

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:30:00 +0000

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!

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S04 E03: Offbeat Road Trips to Discover India

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:30:00 +0000

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

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S04 E02: Y(Our) Winter Wish List

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:30:00 +0000

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.

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S04 E01: Quitting Your Job To Travel - Is It For You?

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 00:30:00 +0000

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?

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S03 E10: Blue Yonder – Tourism that benefits communities

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:30:00 +0000

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.

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S03 E09: A centuries old family style Ganpati celebration in Goa

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:30:00 +0000

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.

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S03 E08: One Naga’s quest to bring back the animals

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:30:00 +0000

An NGO in central Nagaland that is working against old customs to change mindsets and introduce wildlife and forest conservation methods.

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S03 E07: Devrai Art Village – Livelihood through

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:30:00 +0000

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.

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S03 E06: Umoja – Making travel accessible for the disabled

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:30:00 +0000

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.

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S03 E05: Preserving the heritage of Living Homes

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 00:30:00 +0000

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.

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S03 E04: Documenting vanishing cultures for the next generation

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:30:00 +0000

In conversation with Phejin Konyak, who has traveled around her region to document her tribe's dying tattoo culture in a recently released book.

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S03 E03: Give Back Give Away - Using Travel to support communities

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:30:00 +0000

This unique travel company brings travelers closer to the places they visit through social projects designed to improve lives of local communities.

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S03E02: Homestays as a means of dignified livelihood

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:30:00 +0000

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.

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S03E01: Chatting about Responsible Tourism with NGT India Editor

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:30:00 +0000

Ambika and Hoshner chat with Shreevatsa Nevatia about favorite travel spots, India, responsible tourism and using travel as a means to go beyond.

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The Journey Continues (Preview to Season 3)

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 06:34:28 +0000

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.

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S02E10: Your Travel Questions Answered

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 00:30:00 +0000

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.

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S02E09: Amazing (and easy) trips across the North East

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 00:30:00 +0000

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!

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S02E08: Exploring Bombay

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:30:00 +0000

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?

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S02E07: Cool shopping ideas across the country

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 00:30:00 +0000

India is full of amazing things to buy, from art and artifacts to antiques and textiles, and it’s always nice to pick up a little something and take home a little piece of art and culture. In the episode, we talk about some off beat shopping ideas to indulge in while traveling around the country, which inspired us to find that little bit of extra space in our already overstuffed backpacks!

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S02E06: Your Guide to Ziro

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 00:30:00 +0000

One of our favourite places, the Ziro Valley, plays host every year to the wonderful Ziro Festival of Music, which we love and have been to twice. With the festival coming up in September, we are here to help you plan an ideal trip to this beautiful corner of the country, listen to some great music, gorge on yummy food and meet interesting and quirky fellow travellers, all with a very special guest.

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S02E05: Some of our favourite home-stays

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:30:00 +0000

There is no better way to experience a place than by staying with a local family, be it in a small village or a big town or in the middle of the jungle. We love home-stays and here we bring to you some of our favorites, where we’ve had great experiences in some stunning locations and eaten some yummy authentic local homemade food.

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S02E04: Agra Beyond the Taj

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:30:00 +0000

The iconic Taj Mahal is a must see on every tourist's list and gets thousands of visitors every day from all over the world. However, hidden in the shadow of this famous monument, Agra has plenty more to offer and we take you on a journey to discover this beautiful ancient city of the Mughals.

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S02E03: Proposed UNESCO Sites to Visit

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:30:00 +0000

UNESCO World Heritage sites present some of the best places a country has to offer and waiting in line to receive this badge of honor are countless other fabulous monuments, places of natural beauty and cultural spaces. We present 4 such places which have been nominated to be UNESCO sites but haven't yet been inundated with tourists, thus making for a lovely viewing experience. Oh and visiting these sites before everyone else will also earn you some bragging rights!

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S02E02: Planning the Perfect Ladakh Trip

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Featuring on everyone’s bucket list, planning a trip to Ladakh, is a little daunting. It’s far and seems quite expensive, with options aplenty. In this episode, we help you plan your perfect Ladakh trip, covering not only the usual must do’s, but also some offbeat locations with a special guest who is a veteran of the region.

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S02E01: How to Travel on Rs 2500 a Day

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Traveling around India on a small budget only through public transport is not only really cost effective, but also opens up a whole new side to the country with all its madness and adventure. Join us on this episode as we talk about why we do this and how we make this happen.

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Introducing Season 2

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:29:06 +0000

We're back with a whole new season of travel stories, hacks and more!

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S01E10: Fireflies in Bhandardara

Mon, 01 May 2017 00:30:00 +0000

We all hate the pre-monsoon heat and humidity. This year why not do something a little different and head into the forests of Bhandardara in the Western Ghats and check out the millions of dancing fireflies that light up the night. We guarantee it will be an experience to remember.

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S01E09: Tawang and the Road To Bumla

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 00:30:00 +0000

High in the Eastern Himalayas, with thick forests and stunning vistas, the road to the Indo-China border is breathtaking. Take a trip into Northern Arunachal, have tea with the soldiers and get a taste of life in high altitude.

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S01E08: Mandvi

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Tucked away on the Gulf of Kutch, the old town of Mandvi is not as famous as the rest of the region. But once the biggest port in the country, Mandvi has a lot to offer the intrepid traveller, including the four hundred year old still operational ship building yard and the famous dabeli that was created here.

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S01E07: Lonar Crater

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Sometimes we forget what’s in our own backyard and the 50,000, year old Lonar crater tends to get left for the inevitable ‘later’. Pack your bags we say, and go check out the only hyper-velocity crater in the world in basalt rock right in the heart of Maharashtra.

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S01E06: Cherrapunji

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 00:30:00 +0000

An amazing feat of man working with nature, the living root bridges in Meghalaya are a sight to behold. Climb down deep into the Khasi Hills, in the wettest place on earth and step into a surreal land.

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S01E05: Amritsar

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:30:00 +0000

Famous for the Golden Temple and Wagah Border, Amritsar is also home to a couple of excellent museums and some of the best Punjabi food we ate in the whole state. With a rich history and gregarious people, Amritsar embodies Punjab and should be on all travelers’ lists.