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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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Scenes from the walking tour organized by @tyndish Scenes from the walking tour organized by @tyndisheritage Calicut is a major trade city, and its main markets are bustling. I took most of these pictures in the quiet bilanes.
So it turned out my neighbor in Calicut, Mr. Bashe So it turned out my neighbor in Calicut, Mr. Basheer, is a world traveler, entrepreneur, antique collector, and the owner of Gudham Art Cafe, which is also a library, coworking space, art gallery, and a studio (Felt like I finally arrived at my dream workplace) His antique collections are on the first floor, where he visits every day. He was not only a sweet-spirited soul but also an amazing storyteller who treasures the stories behind each piece of his antiques ❤
I hopped on a bus to Calicut and started browsing I hopped on a bus to Calicut and started browsing Airbnb to find a budget place to rest my head that night and randomly did a reservation at @design.ashram. I had 24 hours in the food capital of Kerala before leaving home and wanted make the most of it. I called Naveen from @tyndisheritage to check if they have any food tour that I can join, he said he would pass on my number to the local team. The ghat roads made me nauseous, and I don't remember falling asleep. Three hours of drive, nine hairpin bends, and seven missed calls later, I arrived at Calicut. . The following 24 hours fell in place like never before and probably the most improptu and cherished time of my life. . I never got a chance to share those stories and will be doing that in the next few days :))
Five-star experiences last week. . Talking to an Five-star experiences last week. . Talking to an old friend on the phone, who's hundreds of miles apart, I laughed till I cried - loud enough to wake up my neighbor (#sorry) . My little nephew just started talking and now addresses me as Atta (Aunt in mother tongue) . I went to my fav bookstore, bought some books to read this month and a new refillable fountain ink pen (Yes, I'm obsessed with stationery, and it's a 5-star experience) . My mom visited, and we baked a cake together! . As usual, I annoyed @teja_gearhead all week - Def a 5-star experience. I've been reading Oprah's "What I know for sure", and in the first chapter, she writes about how she rates her experiences in stars. Life loves a grateful heart, and Making these notes has been pure joy. Feel free to share yours. I imagine reading this post and comments a few years later will be fun if if we'd still be on social media then :)))
Absolutely no track on how time is passing by. Bur Absolutely no track on how time is passing by. Buried in work that I'm hardly getting time to be here. I came across a meme the other day, so relatable....."I quit my corporate job because I didn't want to do a 9-5 job but now I work 24*7" 😅 . Memes apart, Work's going great. Amazing things are happening at Vegan Outreach and March slots for my "Earn While you Travel" workshop are filled up. I do sleep for 8 hours (on most days) and my work makes me jump out of the bed each single day! . . . How's 2021 so far for you?
Went on a sunset hike with @offbeatcompass and bro Went on a sunset hike with @offbeatcompass and brought back some gifts 🧡🧡🧡
This is what happens with me after looking into th This is what happens with me after looking into the camera for 5 seconds. Damn! Why is it so hard? - scenes from last week's photoshoot for my new project.   . I gave @chandan_venigella and his team a very hard time, but they clicked some of the best pictures (no, not these 😅) . Can't wait to post them soon!
Days when you casually wear a hoodie and head out Days when you casually wear a hoodie and head out for a walk only to find a nameless waterfall en route! 💁🏽‍♀️ #letscallitaday #naturegifts
In three days, I'll turn 29, and I'm doing somethi In three days, I'll turn 29, and I'm doing something special for myself. . I spent the last few days of 2020 at Mom's, re-visiting old photo-albums when I came across a photo - 9 year old me receiving a tiny shield, 1st prize in the elocution competition where I spoke about my dream job! - Of course, I left that dream behind, you know, to be more practical and chose what everyone else is choosing - engineering 🙂 . Nevertheless, 20 years later, I wanted to pick up the same dream again and give it a shot (So not to let down my nine-year-old self)- I've been working over the weekends on this project to make it a reality. . Apart from discussing ideas with friends over coffees and those late-night startup ideas with my partner, I've never implemented or kickstarted anything before. So I'm a little nervous and also excited! . Details coming soon! Any guesses, by the way? . . . Picture from last year @bhujhouse
Meaningful travel gave me a lot of incredible expe Meaningful travel gave me a lot of incredible experiences. Visiting Meenangadi village with @tyndisheritage is one of those! . . . . . . . . . #meaningfultravel #sustainabletravel #carbonoffset #carbonneutral #carbonnegativevilllage #inspirationoftheday #natgeoindia #kerlatourism #responsibletravel #inspiringstories #yourstory #yourstorymatters #youthkiawaaz #kerala #indiantravelbloggers #singleuseplastic #keralagodsowncountry #letlive #wildlife #sustainabilitygoals
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