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Hello, I’m Bhavya Vatrapu


A twenty-something girl from India! I quit my corporate job to pursue more from life!
I often get lost on the road (that's also because I'm bad at using maps), find my way back, meet people on the way, listen to their stories, experience culture, write about all that and more here!

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I have a fitful sleep these days and on most night I have a fitful sleep these days and on most nights I force a dream that all these unprecedented events are happening just in my dreams and are not real. . I don't know when we'll be able to take a deep breath without worrying, go on a carefree long walk, go to the beach to watch a sunset, catch up with loved ones and all the other simpler things in life that we used to take for granted a couple of weeks ago! . The only reassuring thought is what if everything turns out to be way better than we all are imagining. Maybe this is a time to pause and reflect, to make promises to the future that we'll never take things for granted and will be grateful for what we have, send positive thoughts into the universe hoping that the universe conspires a way to make things normal again. . . . What are your promises to the future? Once this is over what positive changes will you bring in?
What if it turns out way better than you could hav What if it turns out way better than you could have ever imagined? Let's all hang in there! On that note a Happy and Prosperous Ugadi/Gudipadwa to you and your family! . . . . . #festivals #during #lockdown #lockdown2020 #homequarantined #gudipadwa #ugadi #thistooshallpass
Drink water and get your daily dose of sunshine (V Drink water and get your daily dose of sunshine (Vitamin D) because you are just a home plant with complex emotions! 🤓 . . . . #homequarantine #basics #routine #covid_19 #toughtimes #thistooshallpass #coronatime #staysafe #dailydoseofsunshine #vitamind #travelblogger #goodshotz #readersofinstagram #writersofig
I started blogging three years back and love every I started blogging three years back and love every bit of it. Back then I didn't have any coding skills (even now I don't). Stuff on the internet was too technical and hard to understand. I always had like a dozen tabs open on my browser to add just one functionality! . I always wanted to put together a simple DIY guide to start a blog. I'm using this time to finish that idea....I'm doing the final edits now (yay!) and will make it live in a day or two! Let me know your thoughts 🙂 . . . . #travelblogger #makingmostofit #indianbloggers #learnblogging #bloggingislife #writersofig #lonelyplanet
I don't want to be that umpteenth person, talking I don't want to be that umpteenth person, talking about Coronavirus, crashing economy, other sad stuff and create more panic. I'm sure most of you are keeping yourself informed. I know its hard to look at the brighter side when there is so much news but isn't that the best option we've got? . I'm trying hard to look on the brighter side, I shelved all my travel projects for the time being and using this time to calm my self, reading old books all over again, completing those long-pending projects, giving care to the plants in my balcony that I've ignored for a bit 🙈 (guilty!) and most importantly trying to find wonder and beauty in things around me 🌈 . And you? What are you doing while waiting for these tough times to pass? . . #thistooshallpass #staysafe #covid19
Reality vs Instagram: Current situation - getting Reality vs Instagram: Current situation - getting pulled in too many directions, unclear, confused and sleep-deprived but still smiling for the gram :p Nobody has got it figured out! so don't let the gram convince you otherwise . . . . . #adultingsucks #travelblogger #freelancelife #indianfemalesolotraveler #gramvsreality #lifehappens
Chadva Rakhal is private forest about a 30 min dri Chadva Rakhal is private forest about a 30 min drive from Bhuj town near Samatra village. The forest belongs to Maharao (the last king of the Kutch kingdom). The wildlife here is limited to a few leopards, Neel gais, several birds- both resident and seasonal guests, crocodiles that often take a sunbath in the Pragsar lake and a few horses here and there. If not the leopards, its easy to spot a few Neel gai’s amidst the sparsely spread bavad trees and the crocodiles chilling in the Pragsar lake . . . . An excerpt from the recent blog post. It is one of the hidden gems of Gujarat! Link in bio. Go read 😅 . . . . #gujarattourism #indiapictures #storiesofindia #iggramming_india #yourshot_india #indianblogger #indiaculturalhub #worldnomads #beautifulmatters #triptocommunity #travelblogger
Earlier this year I met a traveler from France and Earlier this year I met a traveler from France and I bragged about how much I loved Paris.... he remained silent, took a deep breath he said ''yeah its a great city, but over-tourism is making it difficult for locals to stay in the city''. He also explained how negatively tourism impacts the locals. That conversation caught my mind for the next few days of research. The social media wave and the cheap carriers made the world a smaller place. But should we travel just because we can without thinking about the impacts? That is where responsible travel comes into the picture! . While not using plastic bottles, taking public transport and not littering are the basics, responsible travel goes far beyond. one of the most important things is choosing a responsible stay that is eco-friendly, works towards promoting culture and enhancing the lives of locals . For everybody who is asking me how I search for unique and authentic stay options, I keep the above-mentioned criteria while doing my research. This year has been wonderful in those ways. Closed my 2019 travel diary at @bhujhouse one of its kind locally run homestay in Bhuj, Kutch district. Have a lot of stories to tell. Blog posts coming soon 🙂 . How are you spending these last few days of the year? . . #onemoreyeardown #travelblogger #gapyearindia #gujarattourism #kutchdiaries #bhujcity
It's been such a hectic month of long journeys! En It's been such a hectic month of long journeys! Ending the year by taking a break to pause and reflect! . So important to slow down, tie those loose ends, appreciate where we've reached and the lessons throughout, find out what the soul is longing for and celebrate life, for so many blessings we take for granted! Happy holidays, Merry Christmas and cheers to another new year full of opportunities! 🌏❄🎄♥ . . . . . #merrychristmas #travelblogger #wanderlust #dametraveler #gujarattourism #kutchdiaries
Dealing with mental health during the times of unr Dealing with mental health during the times of unrest and political emergencies becomes even more difficult with social media! just writing what helps me during times like this . 1. Try to educate yourself as much as possible . 2. Don't believe everything on the internet unless its from a trusted source. These times are very fragile and often taken advantage of (not in a good way). Now trusted or verified sources may vary for person to person. It can be a journalist you know of, who always stood for the right things, an expert or veteran in that specific field, a publication or a media house who is neutral to the political parties....claps when something good is done and criticises when something is not done right! (difficult to find but not impossible) . 3. Respect and understand that other person's opinions need not be same as yours! Do not create negativity by posting harsh comments or try to force your ideas on them and become restless when they disagree . 4. A healthy debate with an open mind is great to get perspectives. But if the other person is not sensible, attacks you without any logic just because they think they are right...then smile, say 'okay' and move on. don't let that affect you . 5. Also remember straining relationships/ losing friends or acquaintances over dirty politics is not worth it! . . . . #staycalm #stayunited #mytwocents
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