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Alexander Sukhochev aka Sashanti is a disc jockey and music producer, who's the creative force behind premier nightlife brands such as Shanti Goa and Soma Project, in Goa. Visit his website Follow him on Instagram Like his Facebook page Listen to his music sets on Soundcloud Listen to his journey from growing up in a suburban town in Russia, and stepping into the nightlife scene in Moscow as a teenager, to writing a fiction based on his experiences in Goa, and hosting sought after parties in Goa for over fifteen years. Sashanti has played a several legendary nightlife venues across the world, including Tresor (Berlin), Sisyphos (Berlin), Paradiso (Amsterdam), Chapeau Rouge (Prague), After his first book, The Goa Syndrome (2007), which went on to be a bestseller in Russia, he is now involved in writing scripts and screenplays for movies both in India and Russia. His follow up book will be out soon. Sashanti studied journalism and has covered stories for the Russian government. Also a photography enthusiast, he has showcased his work ranging from Full Moon scenery and his time with the Toda Tribe in the Nilgiris, India. Dance to some of his productions, including these recent releases. Rain - Andrey Semenets, Sashanti (dOP Remix) Arabia EP - Sashanti/Andrey Semenets SHANTI GOA Shanti Goa was the winter residence of the club Shanti in Moscow. This chic bar, lounge, and art space sat on the scenic Ashvem Beach, overlooking the Arabian Sea. It was the spot to watch sunsets from while hanging out with cool people and listening to superb artists. Art at Shanti Goa When dOP played live at Shanti Goa SOMA Project SOMA Project is a nightlife brand in Goa, created by Sashanti. It had its residence at Teso Waterfront for a few years where it has hosted several parties on Sunday evenings for the 'it' crowd. This resurfaced as SOMA Life in Morjim, before retiring. Riktam & Bansi party Stefano Richetta party Timestamps for reference 06:59 Sashanti inspired my move to Goa 12:55 How Sashanti set up Shanti Goa 17:33 Music scene in Goa in the 2000s 18:31 Understanding underground music? 28:05 Sashanti's journey in music 33:28 Shanti Goa to Soma Project, evolution 41:32 Beachside sunset sessions in Goa currently 45:24 Artists and artworks of Soma Project 54:51 Sashanti's book The Goa Syndrome 55:50 Sashanti's initial experiences in Goa 01:02:30 Influences of destinations on your own music 01:06:06 Sashanti's writing projects 01:16:01 Sashanti likes to capture moments 01:18:09 Sashanti's travels across India Also mentioned in this episode Abelton - Ajmer Sharif Dargah - Amnesia - Awakenings - Belarus protests (2020-2021) - Boom - Buddha Bar - Burning Man - Cafe Mambo - Caucasus Mountains - Charlotte de Witte - Chennakeshava Temple, Somanathapura - Club Cubana - Dancing Shiva (Nataraja) - David Guetta - Deborah de Luca - Denis Chernenko - Djuma Soundsystem - Downtempo - Dub Tempo - Electric Zoo India - Fall of the Berlin Wall - Fruityloop - Georgian protests (2019-2020) - Hacienda, Manchester - Hilltop - House music - Hoysala architecture - Ibiza - Ignatius Camilo - International Film Festival of India - Jean-Michel André Jarre - Lord Shiva - Klartraum - Kraftwerk - Leon Pereira - Manchester underground - Mathew Jonson - Nadja Lind - Nadja Lind and Klartraum at Shanti Goa - Nilgiris - Nina Kraviz - Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram - Pablo Hasél - Pawas Gupta - Pinaki & Alistair - Raimund Imo - Ritesh Gonsalves - Romeo & Juliet - Sergei - Shanti Moscow - Single malt whiskies - Latin America protests - Stefano Richetta - SulaFest - Sven Väth - Tbilisi - Techno music - Tito's - Todas - Tresor - Undergoa - Wolf + Lamb - Woomoon - Yapacc ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryDrifting at 432Hz by Unicorn Heads The Stoic and the Sailor by Unicorn Heads Vishnu by Patrick Ptrikios All photographs by Sashanti, Shanti Goa, & SOMA Project, unless otherwise stated.

Abhishek Roychowdhury is the founder of Psychedelic Adventure, & Cycle Delic Goa. Listen to his journey from growing up as an army kid, to now serving as a Co-Creator of the Psychedelic Society of India - a platform that connects plant medicines to their seekers.     ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryAngel Guides by Jesse Gallagher Asleep With The Sun by Unicorn Heads The Stoic and the Sailor by Unicorn Heads All photographs by Abhishek Roychowdhury, Cycle Delic Goa, Psychedelic Adventure, and Psychedelic Society of India, unless otherwise stated.

Sonia Filinto is a filmmaker and writer.  In addition to working on several feature films, she has independently directed Shifting Sands and Bread & Belonging. Follow her on Instagram Chat with her on Twitter Listen to her journey from growing up in the beachside neighborhood of Calangute in Goa, and moving to different cities for work. Having recently returned to Goa, she now shares stories of people closer to home. As a writer, she has contributed to various publications over the years. You can also read up more features and browse stories on her website. Her latest film Bread & Belonging (2020) showcases the different facets of Goa's relationship with pao. Between natives who have been baking this bread as a family business, to migrants who have taken on this trade by filling in the void, the film explores the complexities involved in making this staple food every day. Know more about Bread & Belonging You can get a sense of the insider/outsider dynamics in Goa, through the lens of the ubiquitous local breads. Keep an eye out for screenings of Bread & Belonging at film festivals and other intimate events near you. Shifting Sands (2013) is a documentary that showcases lives of a native fishing community of Goa in the popular beachside village of Calangute, where Sonia was born. It captures the tides of change that has overwhelmed this coastal stretch, thanks to tourism, while the state keeps up with the growing demand of seafood. Watch the documentary here, hosted by PARI Also mentioned in this episode:Alami mushrooms - Anika Proença - Armenia - Bangalore Iyengar Bakery - Bate Papo - Bollywood - Cabo de Rama Fort - Champagne Wine Trails - Floyd Cardoz - Fundação Oriente - Ganjam - Great Ocean Road - Jila Bakery - Kankon Pao - Katro Pao - Ladi Pav - Mamta Murthy - Mancurad mangoes - Moira banana - Nahoum and Sons - Neil Dsouza - O G Variar Bakery - Paowalla - Paris Pao - Pao - Poderachem Fest - Poi - Responsible Tourism Collective - Roads & Kingdoms - Saumyanda Sahi - Save Mollem - Sid - Smith Field Bakery - Stellenbosch - Sunaparanta - The Bombay Canteen - The One School Goa - The Paradise School Goa - Undo - Urak - Vada Pav - Wendell Rodricks - Wenger's Timestamps for reference 02:05 Happy New Year 2021 03:56 Using the lockdown for developing future projects? 08:05 Poe, the equalizer 12:54 Sonia's relationship with Goan bread 18:02 Goa's local associations for bread 20:42 Certain professions, migration, and food 25:59 Vada Pav in Bombay 27:44 Pao vs artisnal breads 40:22 Getting to know the different Goan breads 48:04 Neo-bakers and traditional baking methods of pao 51:45 Sonia's biggest takeaway from the film 54:35 Migrants vs Expats 01:05:05 Reactions to Bread and Belonging 01:05:58 Shifting Sands 01:13:04 Travels and meeting people 01:17:30 Kind of stories that Sonia writes about 01:19:01 Travel influences, and stories closer to home 01:26:50 Travel experiences around local products 01:30:31 Sonia's introduction to filmmaking 01:33:35 Sonia's upcoming projects 01:37:17 Future of filmmaking 01:40:31 Finding a niche in filmmaking 01:43:17 Goa 2.0? 01:58:45 Sonia's favourite part of Goa ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryA New Orleans Crawfish Bowl by Unicorn Heads Zodiac Structures by NomBe All photographs by Sonia FIlinto, Bread & Belonging, Shifting Sands, and Nikhil Shankar, unless otherwise stated.

Bipin Bhosale and Pooja Rani Bhatia are co-founders of Khoj-aao! They love to spend time off the grid, enjoy diverse foods, and travel to offbeat destinations. They're both certified in different levels of Wilderness First Aid, so rest assured you're safe in their hands. Bipin's an avid birder, a SCUBA diver, and a slow travel enthusiast. Pooja's a divemaster, and a trained experiential facilitator. Listen to their journey from growing up in the Western Ghats and the USA respectively, and meeting in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, to now showcasing the outdoors in Goa. Khoj-aao! is a nature-based eco-tourism operator that offers customised outdoor experiences, currently in Goa and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Browse their website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Get in touch with them for explorations across backyard nature trails, stargazing sessions, overnight camping trips, river boat cruises, and bird watching excursions in Goa. You can choose from half-day, full-day, and multi-day adventures. Khoj-aao! intends to expose the younger generations to the outdoors with their interdisciplinary programs designed to take the classroom outside amid natural surroundings.  The Khoj-aao! Young Explorer Kits are suitable for all ages, and are ideal to bring along for your own independent adventures in the wild. They also organise workshops on topics including, snake awareness, backyard biodiversity, wilderness survival, and local flora/fauna among others. Also mentioned in this episode Amit Shetty - Andaman & Nicobar Islands - Bear Grylls - Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary - Birding - Bushcraft - Butterfly - Camping - Camping in the USA - Camping in India - Camp Monk - Damselfly - David Attenborough - Dragonfly - Dry bite (mock bite) - Dudhsagar waterfalls - First response - Flying Fish - Fungi in Goa - Geminids - Grand Canyon - Hiking - Hornbill - International Dark-Sky Association - International Space Station - Jio - Light pollution - Machu Picchu - Machu Picchu Trek - Mergui Archipelago - Mollem - Monsoon - National Historic Site - New species of ant discovered in 2020 - Nupur D'souza - Ohio - Parag Rangnekar - Paul Oxton - Paul Stamets - Pelagic birds - Pleiades - Poisonous vs Venomous - Ranthambore - Romulus Whitaker - Shashikiran - Space debris - Spiti - Stargazing - Starlink - Touch me not - Trail grading - Trail running - Trekking - Western Ghats - White-bellied sea eagle - Wilderness Survival Certification - Yondr Timestamps for reference04:31 Is it fun offering outdoor experiences? 08:55 Returning to similar trails and understanding the flora and fauna 14:41 Bipin and Pooja's introduction to camping 20:57 From camping to Khoj-aao 22:45 Trails in Goa 25:38 Encouraging guests to document their outdoor experiences 27:31 Different experiences offered by Khoj-aao 32:48 Goa is a year-round destination for nature-based experiences 36:25 Stargazing with Khoj-aao and personal experiences with celestial events 49:40 Interacting with like-minded guests, and their experiences in the outdoors 56:43 Uniqueness of the Goan outdoors 01:00:04 Inspiring guests to explore the outdoors on their own 01:04:23 Infrastructure for independent outdoor experiences 01:08:57 The cultural shift to keeping our public spaces clean, and respecting the native ecosystems 01:22:30 Development within local communities 01:33:30 Light Pollution, stargazing, and other experiences with guests 01:41:30 Young Explorers Adventure Kit 01:51:01 Snakes and stuff 01:53:55 Experiences in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands 01:56:06 The beauty of marine life 01:59:30 Wilderness survival 02:13:38 Gears and gadgets in adventure sports and recreation 02:17:57 How Bipin and Pooja met, and the beginning of Khoj-aao 02:23:06 Bipin and Pooja's personal travels, and takeaways from running an eco-conscious travel business ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryAsleep with the Sun by Unicorn Heads First Class by DJ Williams All photographs by Bipin Bhosale, Khoj-aao!, and Pooja Rani Bhatia, unless otherwise stated.

Waylon James Dsouza is an artist and designer, who creates avantgarde pieces of educational art based on substantial research via various vantages. He views our world through the lens of biomimicry, and integrates learning from nature into his work. Follow him on Instagram Check out his illustrations Connect with him on Facebook Listen to stories of his diverse practices from industrial design and installations to aquaponics and permaculture. His home terrace is an experimental space called The Botanical Lab, where he realizes his interest as an urban gardener. Waylon's multi-disciplinary explorations result in elaborate exhibits that highlight symbolic materials. They offer sustainable solutions while carrying elements of philosophy, culture, and education. Whether it's a rural community project, an urban planning exercise, a garden to table culinary experience, or an upcycled lighting fixture, Waylon has his pulse on the contemporary society. You may find him planning nocturnal garden layouts, painting his next mandala, or performing with fire at an exotic location. --- Ama - Amche Mollem - Anup J Kat - Aquaponics - Arrival (movie) - Azerbaijan - Beach cleanups - Biomimicry - Canopy walk Castle Rock - Changwon Sculpture Biennale 2020 - Domus - Eternal Flame, Baku - Geoffrey Bawa - Humpback whales - Indica: A Deep Natural History of the Indian Subcontinent - Jago: A Life Underwater - Jiu Jitsu - Judo - Landscape design - Mangrove Boardwalk, Panjim - Marie Kondo - MeRoom - Miyawaki Method of land regeneration - Mycelium network - Paper wasp - Paul Stamets - Permaculture - Plogging - Potter wasp - Slime mold - Social engineering - Sperm whale - Star Trek: Discovery - Tabula Rasa - Taraporewala Aquarium - Tropical architecture - Visual architecture - Zorastrianism --- Timestamps for reference02:36 Waylon's journey 18:10 More projects that Waylon has been working on 22:12 The Great Forgetting 23:21 More projects, especially one for Changwon 28:07 Making mandalas 29:23 Waylon's art expressions and mediums 30:51 Using art to educate, and why history is fascinating 34:53 My Mollem 36:42 Addressing conservation in Waylon's arts practice 37:35 Visual pollution & Sensory pollution 48:33 Understanding the term 'pollution' by definition 52:57 Is technology harvesting humans? 54:44 Mycelium network 57:30 Biomimicry as a lens 01:01:04 Bombay to Goa, breeding and domestication of certain animals 01:18:08 Nikhil's journey in brief 01:24:35 Learning about trees and different species 01:28:08 Coastal ecosystems 01:31:15 Sports and recreation through a responsible lens 01:35:05 Littering, before and after, the bucket analogy 01:38:44 Upcycling our products, Limca example 01:43:15 Conservation is a first world issue, and being vegan 01:50:37 Fire as an element 01:55:40 Industrial design, fluidity of nature, and public spaces 02:00:56 Rewilding urban spaces 02:03:42 Miyawaki method of land generation 02:04:33 What Waylon saw over the years 02:07:57 Waylon's upcoming projects ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryBaila Mi Cumbia (Sting) by Jimmy Fontanez Media Right Productions Sangria by Saidbysed Tango in Mumbai by Quincas Moreira Verve by Benjamin Martins All photographs by Waylon James Dsouza, & WJD Illustration, unless otherwise stated.

Akash Sharma is an experimental artist, archaeoacoustic conservationist, and the founder of Sound.Codes. Listen to his journey from growing up in Mumbai and studying computers and music, to now helping preserve sound heritage and acoustic signatures via multiple open-source projects! Sound.Codes is a research lab that encompasses Akash's diverse interests. This entity showcases the world of sound through avant-garde multimedia projects. See their website Follow them on InstagramListen to them on Soundcloud Like their Facebook page Watch their YouTube channel Chat with them on Twitter Akash develops custom hardware and platform agnostic software to assist audio enthusiasts. Akash also builds his own field recording binaural microphone named as Kaan. This is available on a made-to-order basis. Keep an ear out for his immersive audio experiences and interactive installations that pop up across the world. Akash is an integral part of Algorave India, part of a global algorithmic dance culture movement. He creates live music using computer codes under the aliases Substance_D and/or Old Squirrel. See their website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Akash established a studio called KarmaQuad at the village of Kalga in the Indian Himalayas.  It features an quadraphonic room, an electronic lab, a woodworking lab, and an oven. Also mentioned in this episode 423hz vs 440 hz - Abhinay Khoparzi - Acoustics - Acoustic levitation - Aguada underground watertank - Ajanta caves - Alex McLean - Anna - Arvalem caves - Ambisonic room - Archaeoacoustics - Archaeological Survey of India - Archaeology - Archive.Org - Arctic Code Vault - Area 51 - Arunachal Pradesh - Assam - Aum - Bärenzwinger, Berlin - Bhakti - Basilica of Bom Jesus - Buddhism - Campal - Carnatic music - Chalukya dynasty - Chalukya caves - Concert pitch - David Attenborough - Dhanya Pilo - EMF microphones - Equal Temperament Scale - Fibonacci - Fontainhas - Ganjam - Gharana - GitHub - Goethe-Institut Max Muller Bhavan Mumbai - Gong baths - Hampi - Hinduism - Hoysala - Jainism - Joshua “Tig3rbabu” Thomas - Kalga, Himachal Pradesh - Kinesthetic experience - Lodhi - Memory effect on water - Mimosa leaves - Napoleon Bonaparte - Neumann - Ninja - Northeastern Hill University - Orchestra setting - Penha de França church, Goa - Raia - Right to repair - Rivona caves - Samurai - Siang district - Sleep concerts - Sonic restoration - Sound healing - Sound heritage - SoundTrek - Sufi in India - Tambdi Surla temple - Tantra - The Musafir Stories (Meghalaya episode) - The Story Of - Usgalimal rock carvings - Vedic chants - Vittala temple Timestamps for reference05:00 Music and performing, as Algorave 07:17 What does Akash do in the realm of sound? 08:42 What is archaeoacoustics? 10:26 Use of archaeoacoustics in the modern day 11:53 How does gathering data for archaeoacoustics work? 16:20 Collecting audio data from a space 19:12 What is acoustic signature? 20:01 What is Sound Heritage? 23:55 Akash's work involves capturing sonic snapshots of spaces 26:19 Akash's first experience of resonating caves 29:18 Projects in the Northeast of India 30:53 Transitioning interest in sound into projects 33:00 Covering Goan archaeological sites for sound heritage 41:17 How can a layman experience sound heritage? 45:12 Some of Akash's favorite projects - Plantoid 49:10 Project with ITC to gamify nightclub experiences 54:23 Another highlight project 01:01:13 Kaan in a cage in Berlin 01:08:36 What is Sound.Codes? 01:11:14 Human-machine relationships 01:13:52 Humans, machines, and sustainability 01:18:49 Kaan - a binaural microphone 01:23:14 The beauty of binaural sounds 01:26:18 Spirituality, psychedelics, and civilizations 01:31:13 Sacred spaces and sounds 01:33:02 Acoustic levitation 01:38:19 Musical pillars in temples across India 01:42:00 The story behind 423 Hz cosmic frequency 01:45:20 Chants, 108, and cosmic frequency 01:48:42 Indigenous people and their relation to sounds in sacred spaces 01:51:55 Is there acoustic communication between plants and trees? 01:56:06 Sites, sounds, and emotions 01:58:44 Use of sound in healing and medicine 02:04:58 Archiving contemporary civilization digitally 02:11:30 Gharana music project 02:17:10 Algorave India 02:21:13 KarmaQuad 02:22:58 Upcoming projects ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryOrient by SefChol Sonic by Lish Grooves Sunset Riddim by Konrad OldMoney All photographs by Akash Sharma, Algorave India, & Sound.Codes, unless otherwise stated.

Buland Shukla is an architect, artist, and acoustic consultant. He wears many hats because he's curious about learning processes of how things work. He's keen about research in the field of acoustics ad architecture. Expect to find him experimenting with different flours to bake breads, or making fermented sauces using myriad ingredients. As night falls, he might be entertaining a crowd with gypsy jazz tunes, or playing host to a listening session at his vinyl club. --- Audiophile Goa Audiophile Goa is Goa's first vinyl record store and listening room, nestled in the heritage neighborhood of Fontainhas in Goa, India. Music enthusiasts and hardcore audiophiles will be able to experience sounds from analog paraphernalia at this intimate retail space. See their website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page --- Copper Glow Audio Buland Shukla handcrafts Hi-Fi analog audio systems made using wood and copper chassis, on request. You can place an order for custom-built turntables, vacumn-tube amplifiers, and speakers, from his boutique brand called Copper Glow Audio. --- Ferment Station Goa is Buland's home setup, where he makes products such as ginger ales, kombuchas, sauces, and sourdough breads using controlled natural methods of fermentation. For The Record - Vinyl BarInspired by the vinyl bars of Tokyo, Buland has created an intimate space for enthusiasts to enjoy high fidelity music on analogue systems, and handcrafted feni-based cocktails prepared using Indian craft spirits. See their website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page --- Under the umbrella of Heritage Acoustics, Buland offers his services as an architect, and consults on restoration of heritage spaces. The Banjara Quartet is a music band that showcases Gypsy Jazz tunes. Follow their socials to catch them a live music venue in Goa, or on their tour. Like their Facebook page Listen to them on Soundcloud --- TIMESTAMPS FOR REFERENCE 04:07 Heritage architecture of Fontainhas 06:13 What attracts Buland to the architecture of Goa? 12:24 Timelessness in contemporary architecture 18:09 Do architectural ideas get executed at individual levels? 19:53 Public projects 21:43 Public access to showstopper structures 25:21 Modern architects who have created timeless structures 29:09 Buland's interest in Indian vernacular architecture and sound 35:54 Design and acoustic hotspots in ancient and spiritual spaces 39:41 Acoustical restoration of a church 46:45 Significance of acoustics in contemporary structures 49:07 What is Heritage Acoustics? 50:42 Some examples of awesome structures that Buland has interacted with 56:04 Urban planning and design 01:13:03 Influences from travels 01:15:03 Buland's introduction to architecture 01:18:21 Buland's musical journey 01:21:06 Form tabla to guitar 01:22:50 What is gypsy jazz? 01:25:44 How did The Banjara Quartet come together? 01:29:05 Buland's take on the contemporary music scene 01:39:24 Vinyl records and high fidelity music 01:43:23 The beginning of Audiophile Goa 01:48:15 Creating a listening and drinking space at For The Record Vinyl Bar 02:02:00 Fermentstation and understanding fermentation 02:13:51 Inclination towards vintage and old things 02:18:33 Influence of Vaastu Shaastra and Feng Shui in architecture 02:21:42 Sustainability and eco-conscious living scenario in Goa 02:33:54 Our impact on our immediate surroundings 02:39:35 Cultural dynamics in Goa Also mentioned in this episode Afonso Guest House - Antilla - Antoni Gaudi - Anumitra Ghosh - Anuradha Naik - Azulejos - Bauhaus - Big Butt Audio - Bombil - Braganza House - Buddha Bar - Burj Khalifa - Cafe del Mar - Cave paintings of Australia - CEPT University - Chamber music - Chichén Itzá - Colonial architecture - DAC (Digital-to-analog converter) - Designing Design - Django Reinhardt - Dr Manohara KK - Dubai - Duke Ellington - Edible Archives - Eiffel Tower - Elevator music - El Castillo (Temple of Kukulcan) - Empire State Building - Fan-shaped cobble pavements - Fontainhas - Frank Gehry - Frank Lloyd Wright - Gothic churches - Gregorian chants - Guggenheim Museum - Gypsy Jazz - Houses of Goa - ICAR Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute - Iegor Reznikoff - Iggy the Bastard - Indian Music Experience - Izakaya - Japanophilia - Jazz kissa - Joseph Bar - Kenya Hara - Khola chilli - Koothambalam - Laterite stone - Lounge music - Machu Picchu - Mala, Panjim - Manasi Prasad - Mandavgarh - Manga comics - Marina Bay Sands - Micky's Place Agonda - Namghar - Naoshima Island - National Institute of Design Ahmedabad - Nilankur Das - Old Goa - POGO (Peope of Goan Origin) - Quetzal - Raj Bhavan, Goa - Robert - Sagrada Familia - Santiago Calatrava - Sourdough - Stéphane Grappelli - Tadao Ando - Tahir Noronha - Taj Mahal - Tallest skyscrapers in the world - The Church of the Light - The Statue of Unity - Throat singing - Thus - Uzbekistan - Vinyl bars of Japan - Weaboo - Yazd, Iran ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryCantus Firmus Monks by Doug Maxwell Gypsy Dance by Topher Mohr and Alex ElenaGypsy Stroll by Aaron Lieberman All photographs by Audiophile Goa, Buland Shukla, Copper Glow Audio, Fermentstation, For The Record Vinyl Bar, & Heritage Acoustics, , unless otherwise stated.

Mrugaya Xpeditions is a nature-based experiential tour company based out of Goa, India. Sign up for day trips, personalised excursions, and study tours to discover the myriad flora and fauna of the Western Ghats.  See their website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Watch their YouTube channel Curated by knowledgeable and experienced naturalists, you can expect to encounter the rich biodiversity of the region. These low impact tours are managed with responsible tourism practices, involving local communities, and conservation efforts in mind. They also offer guided, small-group tours to birding hotspots across the country.  Omkar Dharwadkar is a naturalist and wildlife photographer. He's the also the President and Founder Member of the Goa Bird Conservation Network (GBCN). Listen to his journey from growing up in Goa, and spending time alone in the forest, to now sharing his knowledge as a 'Bird Magnet' with discerning guests. Along with local filmmaker Kabir Naik, Omkar has been creating a video series on the wildlife of Goa. They have covered the monsoon, amphibians, odonates, butterflies, and camouflage in the state. Watch their videos to learn more about the native flora and fauna. Parag Rangnekar is a naturalist and wildlife photographer. He's also the Founder Member of the Goa Bird Conservation Network (GBCN). Parag has specific interest in dragonflies and butterflies. Listen to his journey from growing up in Goa, and spending his holidays exploring the forests of Amboli in Maharashtra, to now rejuvenating his ancestral house into a nature retreat, and offering a platform that showcases the region's natural wonders. Goa Bird Conservation Network (GBCN) is a non-profit society of birding enthusiasts in Goa. Join in for their monthly bird walks in the forests of Goa.  See their website Like their Facebook page Aangan Village Stay is a homestay in Verlem,, set within the hinterland of Goa, India. Managed by the Verlem Eco Tourism Cooperative Society, you can immerse yourselves in the culture, cuisine, and community here.  See their website Like their Facebook page Jungle Trails Homestay is a quaint accommodation located in Talde village, on the fringes of Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa, India. You can explore the surrounding forests and 14th century heritage sites on nature trails with expert local guides. See their website Like their Facebook page Mrugaya Nature Retreat is a bed & breakfast nestled amid the lush wilderness of Amboli, India. This eco-conscious accommodation features rustic interiors and offers three guestrooms with private sit-outs.  You can head out on nature trails to spot birds, reptiles, and amphibians in the forests around. See their website Like their Facebook page Goa Bird Conservation Network (GBCN) is a non-profit society that promotes birding, and serves as an excellent resource documenting the various species of birds in Goa. See their website Like their Facebook page Join in for their bird walks that happen on the first Sunday of every month. GBCN conducts regular surveys and also organises events that help in bird conservation. ******* Also mentioned in this episode All Goa Water Bird Census - Amboli - Asian Water Bird Census - Beach Fashion Week - Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary - Birding - Bird Atlas - Dr Salim Ali - Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary - Dragonfly - Dragonflies South Asia - eBird - Fauna of Goa - First Nations - Foundation for Environment Research and Conservation - Goa Gap - Heinz Lainer - India Bird Conservation Network - Inle Lake - International Dark-Sky Association - Invertebrate Conservation and Information Network of Southeast Asia - Jim Corbett - Kenneth Anderson - Kerala Tourism - Limits of Acceptability - Mahabaleshwar -Matheran - Matoli - Meat Eater - Mineral Foundation of Goa - Moken - Naitik Jain - Nilesh Cabral - Nirmal Kulkarni - Quiet Parks International - Rahul Alvares - Responsible Tourism Collective - Savio Fonseca - Serendipity Arts Festival - Shivdas Dessai - Shraddha Rangnekar - Spirit Bear - Tambdi Surla - Uttrakhand birds - Velips - West Bengal birds - Western Ghats - WWF - Zoological Survey of India Timestamps for reference 03:25 Uniqueness of the Western Ghats 05:40 The Goa Gap 06:35 Documenting the natural history of Goa's Western Ghats 09:09 Heinz Leiner & Birds of Goa 13:07 Amphibians in Goa 14:48 Surveys about birds 19:28 Operations of GBCN 20:20 Monthly bird walks 21:39 Birding hotspots in Goa 22:21 Interest of birding in Goa from a tourism perspective 24:30 Possibility of spotting 150 species of birds in Goa over a three day trip 28:58 Infrastructure in natural spaces 32:56 Pricing and carrying capacity of natural destination 36:15 Community-based tourism as a double-edged sword, and Aangan project in Verle 44:03 Spirit Bear & First Nations 46:15 Jungle Trails Homestay 49:03 What's the intent behind Mrugaya Xpeditions 51:36 Story of Mrugaya 55:05 Hunting, foraging, and harvesting from forests 01:03:24 Different organizations that Omkar and Parag are part of 01:06:06 Making the best of the beach in Goa 01:07:29 Can Goa accommodate more small-group experiences responsibly? 01:12:55 Brand of destination Goa, and new approaches 01:17:49 Personal journeys and influences of Omkar and Parag 01:22:12 The Mollem issue 01:41:26 Government websites are so outdated in India, an IT hub 01:43:34 Goa Bird Festival ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryFirst Class by DJ Williams Song of Sadhana by Jesse Gallagher Sonic by Lish Grooves All photographs by Omkar Dharwadkar, Parag Rangnekar, and Mrugaya Xpeditions, unless otherwise stated.

Bettymaya Foott is an astrophotographer and a dark sky enthusiast. As the Director of Engagement at the International Dark-Sky Association, she is instrumental in spreading the message of saving the stars! See her website Follow her on Instagram Like her Facebook page Know her on LinkedIn Bettymaya also founded an Instagram page called Women in Astrophotography to encourage and empower women who are passionate about astrophotography, to be comfortable under the night skies. Listen to her journey from stargazing on a trampoline as a kid and studying about environment and sustainability, to now capturing the beauty of our night skies and helping preserve dark skies. Bettymaya is fluent in Spanish and loves camping and river rafting trips. You can reach her for private online workshops on astrophotography, and tours across Moab. The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization that protects our dark skies from light pollution. Based out of Tuscon, Arizona in the USA, it's a recognised global authority on night skies and light pollution. See their website Follow their Instagram Like their Facebook page Chat with them on Twitter IDA recognises dark sky places across the world under several categories such as International Dark Sky Reserves, International Dark Sky Sanctuaries, International Dark Sky Parks, International Dark Sky Communities, and Urban Night Sky Places. You can refer to extensive resources on light pollution, dark skies, and related subjects here>> Please refer to this interactive map that showcases the certified International Dark Sky Places You can be a part of preserving the night skies in your own way by becoming a member, an advocate, a delegate, or joining an IDA chapter near you.  Understand how you can get involved>> Also, as an individual, you can adopt smart dark sky friendly lighting solutions in your daily usage, and also encourage your local communities to take action. Read all about it here>> Our night sky is a shared heritage for all life on earth. This needs to be conserved to enjoy and explore the wonders of the universe. Know more about light pollution and how it affects our health, wildlife, and the world's diverse ecosystems. Also mentioned on this episode Adam Dalton - Airglow - Amanda Gormley - Annamarie Schaecher - Annette Lee - Antarctica - Arches National Park - Astronomical observatories in Antarctica - Astrophotography - Astrostays - Atacama Desert - Audubon, NY  - Aurora Borealis - Bangalore - Canyonlands National Park - Colorado Plateau Dark Sky Cooperative - Dark & Quiet Skies for Science & Society Conference - David Blaine - Deep Anand - Delhi - Delicate Arch - Dinosaur - DJI Osmo Pocket - East Canyon State Park - Effects of light pollution on wildlife - Elon Musk - Four Corners - Gates of Lodore - Glare - Goa - Guatemala - Halley's Comet - Hanle - Illuminating Engineering Society - International Dark-Sky Week - Intervalometer - Jeff Bezos - John Barentine - Johnny Harris - Ladakh - Lauren Scorzafava - Leonardo DiCaprio - Light trespassing - Mauna Kea Observatories - Megan Eaves - Milky Way - Moab - Moment Factory - NASA - NEOWISE Comet - New Zealand - Nightscape photography - Oprah Winfrey - Orion - Pentagon UFO story - Pete Strasser - Red Fleet State Park - Richard Branson - Rufus - Ruskin Hartley - Salt Lake City - Save Our Stars - Skyglow - Southern hemisphere astrophotography - South Pole Telescope - SpaceX - Starlink - Star Galaxy Discovery - Sun photography - Susan Ciarniello - The City Dark - Tribute in Light - United Nations - United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs - University of Utah - Utah - Utah State Parks - Venus - Vox Borders Timestamps for reference 04:15 David Blaine Ascension 05:00 What is light pollution? 06:43 Engaging people to protect our night skies 07:43 International Dark-Sky Places program 08:47 Four different categories 09:58 Requirements to consider for a dark sky destination 10:19 Goal of the International Dark Sky Association 11:33 How can we as global citizens be part of protecting our dark skies? 16:01 How did I stumble upon dark sky reserves 21:39 Appreciating the night skies, and the human connection 28:08 Conservation is a first world problem 31:35 Astrotourism in Ladakh 33:11 Chapters and opportunities for engagement with the IDA 39:13 What is the International Dark-Sky Association? 40:18 The current team at IDA 43:34 How did Bettymaya gravitate toward the IDA? 46:22 Awareness about light pollution through popular media and education systems 48:34 Space explorations and experiencing the night skies from earth 50:17 Events and initiatives by IDA 52:21 Association of Friends of Astronomy Goa 53:24 Learning from indigenous communities about our night skies 59:41 Humans are nature 01:01:12 Light installations vs light pollution 01:04:05 How did Bettymaya start with astrophotography? 01:06:45 Learning curve for astrophotography 01:13:31 Being outdoors to capture a decent photograph of the night skies 01:17:30 Bettymaya's most dramatic destination for astrophotography, and her celestial subjects 01:22:00 Women in Astro 01:23:16 Can astrophotography include capturing the skies during the day? 01:24:11 Opinions about astrology as an astrophotographer 01:26:01 Influence of growing up in a dramatic destination such as Moab 01:28:12 Bettymaya's other interests in the outdoors 01:35:20 Contacts to reach IDA and Bettymaya ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryA Quiet Thought by Wayne Jones Nebular Focus by Dan Henig On Foot by Underbelly & Ty Mayer Orbit by Corbyn Kites Touch Tone by The Mini Vandals All photographs by Bettymaya Foott, & the International Dark-Sky Association, unless otherwise stated.

Sephi Bergerson is an international reportage and documentary photographer. He has also authored coffee table books that cover street foods, wedding traditions, polio eradication and trucking, all across India. Currently based in Goa, India, h See his website Follow him on Instagram Like his Facebook page Watch his YouTube channel Listen to his journey from growing up and studying photography in Israel, and travelling the world, to now working on a bunch of personal photography projects that allow for spiritual explorations. Sephi stumbled onto wedding photography when on of his friends invited him to document her sister's wedding. Later, he went on to become one of most sought after artists to shoot wedding ceremonies among India's upper middle class. Sephi first ventured into the bustling and chaotic cities across the country. He captured a delicious assortment of 50 street foods that are enjoyed in India. You can buy his book Street Food of India. Portraits in Lockdown Sephi used Facetime to create portraits of individuals, couples, and families during the historic lockdown period through 2020. Horn Please: Trucking in India showcases the lives and realities of truckers in India. SILK by Sephi Bergerson is a specialty luxury wedding photography service offered by Sephi Bergerson and a curated team of freelance photographers. Discerning couples can commission him to capture memories of your big day in a candid and photojournalistic style. See their website Follow them on Instagram Also mentioned in this episode 23 Hours to Kill - A Canticle for Leibowitz - Adam - Aghora: At the left hand of God - Aghoris - Alfred Hitchcock - Ambassador car - Amber Bergerson - Analog photography - Andres Serrano - Ansel Adams - Arizona - ASMR - Bengali wedding rituals - Better Photography - Blade Runner - Carlos Castaneda - Chakras & Yoga - Chess - Conde Nast - Curlie's - David Bowie - Delhi Photo Festival - Devika Daulet-Singh - Elon Musk - Eva Bergerson - Exodus from Egypt - Facetime - Falafel (different types) - Glenn Richmann - Gordon Hempton - Greenwich Village - Jama Masjid - Jerry Seinfeld - Hyderabadi Muslim wedding - India - Israeli military - Israeli army knife - Israeli falafel - Jaffa - Jimmy Days - Josh - Kashmiri Pandit wedding - Ladhaki Buddhist wedding - Leah Bergerson - Life - Manhattan - Marijuana - Mick Jagger - Moses - National Geographic - New Mexico - New York - Old Delhi - Old Testament - Pharaoh - Pita bread - Piss Christ - Poi - Polaroid - Triumph Over Polio (polio eradication drive in India) - Prickly Pear - Quiet Parks International - Raëlian - River Nile - Roger Ballen - Sandro Botticelli - Scarface - Sex on the Beach - Shefi Carmi-Bergerson - Siddharth Dhanvant Sanghvi - Sikh wedding rituals - Street food in India - Sunaparanta Goa Center of Arts - Syrian Christian wedding - Tam Brahm wedding rituals - The Big Lebowski - The Birth of Venus - The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly - The Leela Kovalam - The Teachings of Don Juan - Traditional Indian attire - Udaipur - Vada Pav - Vogue - Woodburns - World Health Organization - Yellow badge - UNICEF - Zone-system Timestamps for reference 03:37 Woodburns Whisky 04:25 Sephi's bartending and other adventures in New York 18:06 The seed of Sephi's interest in photography 20:06 From analog to digital photography 24:49 Is it the art or the artist? Importance of working on personal projects 30:48 Shooting weddings in India 34:29 Documenting stories and photographs for the books 40:32 Street foods in India & in Israel - the book and more 49:55 Portraits of Lockdown, and remote photography 01:00:03 Is the party over for photography as a career? 01:04:54 Shooting for NGO projects 01:10:07 Learning about relationship while shooting weddings 01:13:45 Talking about religious rituals 01:19:15 Sephi's project on religion 01:27:23 Other controversial works on religion 01:30:26 Having a diverse portfolio 01:36:09 Religion reprise 01:38:40 Random ASMR of drinking water 01:39:22 A bit about quiet spaces and nature 01:43:32 Is religion natural? Is it an organism? 01:51:43 Questioning stories in religious scriptures 01:55:24 Are humans being harvested? 01:58:03 Psychedelics, religion, and art 02:00:56 The Overview Effect 02:01:50 Understanding patriotism, geographical and social sentiments 02:03:43 Humans and animals respecting each other in this ecosystem 02:04:34 Education, and our sources of knowledge 02:08:41 Sephi is still on a spiritual quest to find himself through photography 02:12:52 Sephi's idea of spirituality 02:19:05 A little backstory about Nikhil Shankar 02:22:01 More conscious stuff, the five layers of yogic experiences 02:27:28 Talking about Roger Ballen 02:35:31 A case for more art to be in public spaces 02:43:00 SILK by Sephi Bergerson 02:46:29 Learning photography in institutions 02:48:40 Influences of being a photographer on family life and parenting ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryA Quiet Thought by Wayne Jones Angel Guides by Jesse Gallagher Fresno Alley by Josh & The Overtimers Song of Sadhana by Jesse Gallagher All photographs by Sephi Bergerson, unless otherwise stated. Sephi's black and white portrait by Joe McNally

The Musafir Stories is an independent travel podcast that explores the lesser known destinations across India. See their websiteFollow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Chat with them on Twitter Each episode, hang out with the hosts Faiza and Saif, as they chat with insiders and locals who will share their amazing stories and experiences. Faiza Khan and Saif Omar are co-hosts of The Musafir Stories, and also the founding members of the O2Pod Collective. Listen to their journey from growing up in Bangalore and dabbling in handmade product businesses, to now showcasing India through the medium of an audio podcast. The O2Pod Collective is a community of independent podcasters and listeners that provides a platform to explore this growing medium in India. Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Whether you're starting out with a new podcast, need to discuss the latest technologies and developments in this industry, or just want to hang out and learn, the O2Pod Collective welcomes you with open arms.  Also mentioned on this episode Aaron Millar - Aawaz - Airplane Mode - Alberta - All India Bakchod - Amateur Traveler podcast - Amit Doshi - Amit Varma - Anuvab Pal - Aravind Chandramohan - Armchair Explorer - Audible - Audiomatic - Audioboom - Away - B R Ambedkar - Baji Rao Mastani - Banff - Bangalore - Bangalore Bits - Bangalore Palace - Biker Radio Rodcast - Bijay Gautam - Canada - Chatrapathi Shivaji - Chhavi Sachdev - Chitrakoot - Church Street - Condenast Traveler podcast - Cyrus Broacha - Cyrus Says - Dakhni - Danish Sait - Death Valley - Dzükou Valley - Extra Pack of Peanuts - Frazer Town - Ganjam - Goodwave Adventures - Guzzler's Inn - Hampi - Hoboken, NJ - How I Built This with Guy Raz - Hyder Ali - INTACH - Inscription Stones of Bangalore - International Dark-Sky Association - Invisible India Podcast - ISRO - IVM Podcasts - Jason Moore - Jayanagar - Jessica - Joe Rogan Experience - José Covaco - Kaan Masti - Kadhai Podcast - Kalinjar Fort - Keibul Lamjao National Park - Khajuraho - Kunaal Roy Kapur - Lalbagh - Las Vegas - Lenduk - Macha - Maharaja Chhatrasal - Malabar River Festival - Mangalore - Manik Taneja - Matteo Cafe - Meera Iyer - Naga Subramanya B B - Narayan Prasad - Nebraska - NEOWISE - New Jersey - New Space India - Northeast India - NPR - Our Last Week - Outliers - Patagonia - Pavan Srinath - Peshwa Baji Rao - Pornhub podcast - Quiet Parks International - RadioLab - Ramayana - ReDiscovery Project - Road Trips USA - Roads & Kingdoms - Route 66 - Shandy Shirshendu Banerjee - Shankar - Shiv Sivaguru - Slang podcast - Software People Stories - Soul Sante - Spotify - Subash Chandra Bose - Sujatha Balakrishnan - Sully - Suresh Menon - Thale Harate - The Adventure Sports Podcast - The Dirtbag Diaries - The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson - The Passion People Podcast - The Seen And The Unseen - The Sporkful - The Stans (Central Asia) - The Trip - The Wild - Tipu Sultan - Travis & Heather - Urdunama - Vishnu Padmanabhan - Weird NJ - Women Who Travel - World Nomads podcast - Western Ghats - Writer & Geek - WTF with Marc Maron - Yosemite National Park - Zero To Travel TIMESTAMPS FOR REFERENCE 10:30 Work and sitting behind a screen 15:58 Toronto is home 18:57 Introverts and podcasting 21:45 Talking about sounds 30:37 Learning English in schools from the 90s 39:38 Podcasts and sleeping 45:13 How we stumbled upon podcasts 57:14 Beginning of The Musafir Stories 01:11:09 Brands and companies getting into podcasting 01:16:03 The beauty of the raw vibes of podcasting 01:25:47 Money and podcasting, in India 01:30:37 Randomness in podcasting 01:36:56 O2PodCollective 01:43:23 Vernacular podcasts in India 01:54:42 Saif & Faiza's personal travels and influences02:12:49 Women in travel 02:19:23 Taking our local destinations for granted 02:28:23 Possibilities of travel to cover The Musafir Stories 02:30:55 Learnings from doing the podcast 02:47:03 The Musafir Stories in Hindi? 02:52:47 O2PodCollective in the Indian podcasting scene 02:57:01 The Musafir Stories going forward 02:58:58 Guests and making friends ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio Library Cumulus Nimbus by Quincas Moreira The Emperor's New Nikes by DJ Williams

Greenlane.TV is a media company that curates content that covers green living, and promotes a sustainable lifestyle. Check out their various channels that include their own production called Greenlane Originals. You can enjoy dedicated series such as Preserve Our Islands, Patrons of the Earth, and Sustainable Homes, among others. Tune in to learn about initiatives, products, services, and experiences for the conscious at heart. Browse their online store where you can shop for sustainable local brands. Varun George is a sustainability enthusiast and the founder of Greenlane.TV. This watersports buff is a seasoned divemaster, avid surfer, and kite surfer. Varun has been dabbling in the digital space, connecting creators and green brands, via a company called Soul Skill, now rejuvenated as Treety. As a believer in the power of video, he's involved in showcasing and producing content, especially featuring stories around sustainability. Expect to find him admiring marine life, riding surf breaks, chilling on permaculture farms, or hiking across beautiful landscapes, somewhere in the world. Listen to his journey from growing up in a family that embraced an eco-conscious lifestyle, and immersing himself in the oceans, to now nudging others towards greener lifestyles by making sustainability sexy! Varun has been inspired by his family business called CGH Earth, his partner Lakshmi and her sister, in his evolution into the world of sustainability. Also mentioned in this episode: Adani Group - AirInk - Alphabet - Amazon - Andaman Nicobar Environment Team - Anup J Kat - Apple - Ayurveda - Bali - Bio stores, Germany - Burma Bike Partnership - Blue Origin - Brenden Meyer brothers - CBD (cannabidiol) - CGH Earth - Dutch Good Growth Fund - Dzüko Valley - Earth Roamer - Ecosia - Electric Bikes - Elon Musk - Extinction Rebellion - Extreme E series - Freediving - Gold Coast, Queensland - Google - Green Fund - Green Stories - Gucci - Heritage City, Gurgaon - HORECA - Hotstar - Jeff Bezo's contribution to sustainability - Jimmy - Journeys With Meanings - Julia - Kerala - Kim Kardashian's prison reform efforts - Kitesurfing - Kochi - Land Rover - Loudest Foundation - Mahabalipuram - Mergui Archipelago - Microplastics in fish - Mind Valley - Moken people - Mu Koh Surin National Park - Neil Island - No Nasties - Northeast India - OTT - Patagonia - Patrons of the Earth - Peter Fernandes - Plant-based meat - Plant medicines - Pornhub planting trees - Prathima Muniyappa - Raw food - Reliance Retail - Something Slow - Surfing - Surfing in India - Surfing in Sri Lanka - Tanaz Noble - Tesla - Tesla Roadster Starman in space - The Better India - The Ninth Isle - Treety - Unilever - Vinod Sreedhar - Wall E ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of Icons8 and YouTube Audio Library Hang - Music by Max Sergeev from FugueBook a Rental With It by RAGE Dark Lotus (Sting) by MK2 Sunday Stroll by Huma Huma

Matthew Mikkelsen is an audio engineer, documentary filmmaker, and a sound recordist. He's the co-founder of Spruce Tone Films, and is the Executive Director of Wilderness Quiet Parks at Quiet Parks International. Listen to his journey from growing up in New Jersey and studying the world of sounds, to now sharing impactful stories, and saving quiet. One Square Inch of Silence is an independent research project by Gordon Hempton. Located off the Hoh River Trail in the Hoh Rain Forest of Olympic National Park, it's marked by a small red stone. See the website Like their Facebook page N 48.12885°, W 123.68234° 303 feet ASL This pristine and diverse environment is possibly the most naturally quiet place in the United States. Quiet Parks International is a private organization that aims to conserve quiet and natural spaces across the world. See their website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Chat with them on Twitter Watch their YouTube channel Spruce Tone Films is a full suite production company founded by Matt Mikkelsen and Palmer Morse. They share compelling stories of socially and environmentally conscious initiatives, and the outdoors. See the website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Watch their Vimeo channel Also, mentioned on this podcast Alan Levinovitz - Amazon Rainforest - Anechoic chamber - Anthrophony - Arctic Circle - Arctic Circle air traffic - Atlas Obscura - Atlas Obscura: Soundscapes of Cities Transformed - Austria - Being Hear - Bernie Krause - Biophony - Boudhanath - Cities and Memory - Cofan Tribe, Amazon - Denmark - Elon Musk - Geophony - Gordon Hempton - Gordon Hempton TED talk - Grand Canyon helicopter tours - Grand Teton National Park - Great Big Story - Hoh Rain Forest - Hunting in North America - Ithaca College, NY - Jackson, WY - Joe Rogan podcast with Alan Levinovitz - Lesotho - Mary - Mid-west farming and agriculture - Monument Valley Tribal Park - Navajo Nation - Noise-free interval - NPR The Wild - Olympic National Park - Orfield Laboratories, Minneapolis - Palmer Morse - Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Microsoft headquarters, Washington - Pebble Mine, Alaska - Prathima Muniyappa - Seattle - Share Your Quiet - Sounds Of - Spain - Transformational Travel Council - Twenty Thousand Hertz - United Kingdom - Valley of the Gods - Venture Out - Water Flows Together - Wolf reintroduction in Yellowstone - Wyoming - Yangmingsham Quiet Park - Yellowstone National Park - Zabalo River Timestamps for reference 02:21 Why Wyoming? 07:57 What does silence mean to Matt? 09:02 Human-made noise and human interaction with nature 10:11 Treating our natural spaces better 12:21 Priority of conserving quiet by understanding natural sounds 15:02 Are tribal and folk songs natural sounds? 20:43 Psychedelics and sounds 21:43 Talking about quiet in an anechoic chamber 25:02 What is nature, and what is natural? 33:48 A bit about Bernie Krause 34:53 How did Matt meet Gordon? 43:43 The kinds of sounds that Matt and Gordon record 48:17 Leading to QPI from the first meeting with Gordon 50:40 Who is Gordon Hempton, and what is an acoustic ecologist? 54:40 What is Gordon upto these days? 55:45 What is One Square Inch of Silence? 57:29 Origin of Quiet Parks International 59:42 What does One Square Inch of Silence represent? 01:02:15 Why protecting soundscapes is important from a conservation perspective? 01:03:43 Why protecting naturally quiet spaces spills over to other forms of conservation too? 01:05:30 Awarding the world's first Wilderness Quiet Park and Urban Quiet Park 01:07:58 Managing a Quiet Parks International award/certification 01:13:11 Was it easier to award a Wilderness Quiet Park or an Urban Quiet Park? 01:13:49 Standards of awarding quiet parks 01:18:33 Other quiet experiences courtesy of Quiet Parks International 01:19:58 Identifying Marine Quiet Parks 01:22:50 Challenges in awarding quiet destinations 01:25:32 Hunting and Quiet Parks in the US 01:28:59 Farming and agriculture vs quiet spaces 01:30:52 How population density affects quiet spaces 01:32:20 Initiations for awarding quiet areas 01:33:21 Upcoming quiet destinations across the world through 2020-2021 01:34:30 Introducing Vikram Chauhan, President of QPI 01:36:30 How can a layman contribute to conserving quiet spaces? 01:38:29 Matt as a filmmaker, and co-founding Spruce Tone Films 01:42:23 Adventure sports and the outdoors in conserving quiet spaces 01:44:23 Recording other soundscapes apart from nature sounds 01:46:58 Upcoming projects personally, and with QPI 01:48:58 What's the team of QPI like? ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio Library Alone by Emmit Fenn First Class by DJ Williams One Square Inch by Gordon Hempton Orbit by Corbyn Kites Whispering Stream by E's Jammy Jams Untitled 079 by Nikhil Shankar All photographs by Matt Mikkelsen, Quiet Parks International, & Spruce Tone Films, unless otherwise stated

Aaron Millar is a travel writer, journalist, and photographer. Over the years, he has been an artist manager, owner of an independent record label, and a presenter for National Geographic TV. Now, he collects 'wonders' through diverse life experiences, which translates beautifully in his works. Follow him on Instagram Chat with him on Twitter| Aaron hosts a fantastic travel podcast called Armchair Explorer where The World's Greatest Adventurers Tell Their Best Story From the Road. This documentary-style production takes you right into the action, accompanied by cinematic sounds, brilliant narration, and heartfelt experiences. See the website Like their Facebook page Listen to his story from growing up in Brighton, England, and travelling the world for diverse stories, to making a home in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, USA, and hosting a travel podcast to share great adventures. An award-winning travel writer, Aaron regularly contributes to several international publications. He has written two books titled 50 Greatest Wonders of the World, and 50 Greatest National Parks of the World. When not creating content, you can find him indulging in the outdoors, maybe climbing rocks, and exploring percussion instruments. Also mentioned in this episode Afghanistan -  American West - Anwals in the Himalayas - Badami - Bagan - Bhut Jolokia - Bouldering - Brighton, England - Bugs Bunny - Buster Jesik - Cliff camping - Colorado - Denali - Drew Bansky - Edible insects in South East Asia - Effects of wilderness on your mind - Estes Park - First Settlers - Ganesha 8+ - Goa - Gordon Hempton - Grand Canyon - Horseradish - India Pale Ale (IPA) - International Dark Sky Reserves - International Space Station (ISS) - Iran - Japan - Kii Mountains - Kombucha - Kumano Kodo - Kung Fu movies - Matt Mikkelsen - Mount Teide National Park - Mustang horses - Nachi no Ôtaki - Native Americans - NEOWISE comet - Neil Armstrong - Northern Lights in Denali - Oysters - Pakistan - Patagonia - Prefrontal Cortex - Quiet Parks International - RadioLab - Restaurant wars - Rings of Saturn - Rock climbing - Rock climbing in Hampi - Rocky Mountain National Park - Ryoei Takagi - Sheldon Chalet - Shugen-dō - Siem Reap - Sun - TED Radio Hour - Tenerife - The Dawn Wall - The Overview Effect - The Times - Tommy Moe - Tungabhadra River - Utah - Virginia Oyster Trail - Wasabi - Wyoming - Yosemite National Park --- Timestamps for reference 02:21 Living in Colorado 08:39 Spirit of the American West 10:19 Mention of Quiet Parks International 11:36 Why we podcast 14:56 We need to adventure 20:03 Collecting wonders during our lifetimes 25:55 Sharing wonders with other humans 32:35 Effects of nature and natural surroundings 40:00 The Overview Effect 45:12 International borders and challenges in visitng certain countries 50:05 Religion and travel 51:55 Why does Aaron hate gin? 53:45 Spicy foods 56:02 Exploring local flavors 01:02:47 Looking up to the skies 01:10:27 We are nature 01:13:26 What is Blue Dot Perspective, & the Armchair Explorer podcast? 01:17:24 A bit about Travel Writing 01:22:01 How being a traveller and adventurer influence parenting? ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio Library Bodele Depression (Mega-Chad Mix) by Jesse Gallagher Gamela by E's Jammy Jams Touch Tone by The Mini Vandals All photographs by Aaron Millar, and Armchair Explorer, unless otherwise stated

Tom Fabbri is a modern day adventurer and life wrangler.  He's an author and motivational speaker who shares his personal journey encouraging people to live a better life. See his website Follow him on Instagram Like his Facebook page Connect with him on LinkedIn Listen to his story from growing up with negative influences and hitting rock bottom, to changing his life through aviation, climbing adventures, and inventing a fitness product. Tom is on a quest to become the 15th American to complete the Explorers Grand Slam. This crazy adventure involves summiting the highest peak in each of the seven continents, and skiing to the North and South poles. He holds a commercial pilot's license, and has flown celebrated individuals across the world on private jets. Tom is also the founder of a wellness brand called Total Motion 360. He has invented a fitness equipment that you can incorporate into your routines. See the website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page This Power Bar is a patented product, designed for conditioning your body through functional fitness. Known as the TM360 Method, you can stay active using fluid exercises that involve yoga, pilates, and Tai Chi movements. Evangelising a healthy lifestyle, Tom has authored two books - Ageless You: The Boomers Guide to Beginning Again, and Ageless You Adventure: Live an ExtraOrdinary Life. BUY HIS BOOKS HERE>> Enter the code GETOUT for a discount on your purchase of Ageless You Adventure: Live an ExtraOrdinary Life. You will receive an autographed copy by Tom. Also mentioned in this episode: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air - Andes - Antarctica - Alaska - Alpine climbing - Altitude sickness - Baseball - Black Sea - Caspian Sea - Christopher Guest - Climbing volcanoes in Mexico - Coastal skiing - Colorado ice climbing - Craig Ferguson - Denali National Park - DesmondJi - DHL - Drake Passage - Elk meat - Ernest - Explorers Grand Slam - Game meats - Gaya - Graham Hancock - Hereras - Himalayan Guides Nepal - Hunting in North America - Ice climbing - Ilyushin II-76 - Iswari Paudel - Jacques Cousteau - Kenya - Kyanjin Ri - Langtang National Park - Last degree skiing - Mahua - Massachusetts - Midnight Sun - Mineralnye Vody - Monsoon season - Morgan Freeman - Mount Aconcagua - Mount Elbrus - Mount Everest - Mount Kilimanjaro - Mount McKinley - Mount Rainier - Mount Vinson Massif - National Geographic - National Hockey League - Nepal - Neil deGrasse Tyson - New Hampshire - North Pole - Pilates - Punta Arenas - Psychedelics - Rachael Doukas - Rainier Mountaineering Inc - Seven Summits - Sikorsky helicopter - South Pole - StarTalk - Swahili tribe - Tai Chi - Tanzania - The Ganges - The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson - Varanasi - Wim Hof - Wim Hof method - Yoga - Yorsh Timestamps for reference 05:43 Tom's childhood and growing up 07:59 How did Tom get into aviation? 14:55 Learning how to fly and education 16:28 Religion talks 23:55 Travel as education 31:06 Travel for an open mind and beginning of climbing adventures 34:05 The bounty of nature 35:35 Staying healthy and fit 38:07 Culinary school 41:36 Adrenaline rush and respecting nature 48:20 Aconcagua Reprise 48:47 Training and interest in climbing 58:56 Why Mount Denali is the best to train for the Himalayas? 01:01:32 Preparations to climb Mount Everest 01:02:50 Wim Hof Method 01:08:53 Tom's books - Ageless You, & Ageless You Adventure 01:15:05 What is Fear? 01:23:05 Why Tom shares his story? 01:24:29 Interest in Space travel and Space flights 01:27:14 How does Tom unwind? 01:29:21 Tom's experience with parenting 01:35:09 A bit about classic cars01:38:00 Tom's upcoming plans ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryBrother Jack by JR Tundra Divine Life Society by Jesse Gallagher Krishna's Calliope by Jesse Gallagher Not For Nothing by Otis McDonald All photographs by Tom Fabbri, and TotalMotion 360, unless otherwise stated

Vishwaraj Jadeja is an elite athlete, and a Long track Speed skater, who has put India on the map for ice skating, while competing at the international level. See his website Follow him on Instagram Like his Facebook page Chat with him on Twitter Watch his YouTube Channel Check out this trailer of On Thin Ice Listen to his story of growing up in a family of athletes and competing at national levels in roller skating and roller hockey as a kid, to now setting dozens of world records and representing India in speed skating internationally. In January 2019, he set an unofficial world record for the highest altitude ice skating, 5 kilometers on the frozen Tso Moriri in Ladakh. Check out the trailer of On Thin Ice, a series that documents this feat. Competitions aside, Vishwaraj regularly heads out on several adventures on ice. He's on a quest to gain more records on several frozen lakes across the Indian Himalayas. Showcasing his skills on ice, he hopes to inspire people to explore the world of ice skating in India. Vishwaraj has 65 world records to his name, and has competed in over 220 races at top level winter sporting events across Europe and Asia. Cheer him on and support him in your own way, as he prepares to represent India and take top honours at the Winter Olympics in 2022! You might also find him zipping past on ice rinks and frozen lakes somewhere in the world! Also mentioned in this episode 4Play - Aanchal Thakur - Alternative Elfstedentocht - Cricket in India - Elfstedentocht - Fear Factor - French Alps - Gujarat Government - Himalayas - I Tonya - Ice Hockey in Canada - Ice Hockey in Ladakh - Ice skating - Ice skating under the Northern Lights - IMF Mountain Film Festival - Indian Ice Skating Association - Inline speedskating - Ishani Singh Jamwal - Joe Rogan - Khairaar - Ladakh - Ladakh Tourism - LazerXTech - Leander Peas - Long-track ice skating in The Netherlands - Luge - Marnix Koolhaas - Masters World Games - Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports - Neil D'souza - Olympics - Omkar - Pahaadcast - Pangong Tso - Plieger Sport - Ravi Mistry - Red Bull - Roller Hockey - Rupali Prakash (Classic Cars) - Schbang - Shiva Keshavan - Soccer in Brazil - Sports Authority of Gujarat - Spotify - The Netherlands - Triple Axel - Tour de France - Wim Hof - Wim Hof method - Wim Nieuwenhuizen - Winter Olympics - Winter World Masters Games Timestamps for reference 12:30 Vishwaraj's cycling 14:35 Vishwaraj's routine 17:09 Vishwaraj's diet 22:28 How did Vishwaraj find his coach Wim Nieuwenhuizen 31:08 What is long-track ice skating? 37:20 Current scenario (2020) of winter sports in India 44:04 Training and giving back to India 49:21 Setting ice skating records on frozen lakes 52:40 Vishwaraj's skating team in The Netherlands 53:43 How does Vishwaraj unwind? 54:45 Future plans of Vishwaraj 58:22 What does it take to prepare for the Olympics? 59:33 Sponsorships in sports 01:05:26 Why should you be interested in ice skating or other winter sports in India? ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio Library 100 Degrees Under by RAGE Calcutta Sunset by E's Jammy Jams All photographs by Vishwaraj Jadeja unless otherwise stated

Sanne Meijboom is the founder of I Like Local and Impact Nomads. As an entrepreneur in the travel industry, she's an inspiration for organisations to invest in socially conscious business models. Listen to her story from growing up in The Netherlands and travelling to over 60 countries, to now creating income opportunities and facilitating positive impact for communities in developing regions. I Like Local is a travel marketplace that offers authentic experiences with locals in developing countries. See their website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Chat with them on Twitter Browse their Pinterest From farm stays, cooking classes, workshops and staying with monks, find hundreds of activities and tours that will benefit the local communities. Impact Nomads is a remote working program that connects digital nomads with local businesses and initiatives. See their website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Aimed at exchange of ideas and creative vibes, you can sign up for programs to make a positive impact in the particular destination. Currently available in Kenya and Bali. Also mentioned in this episode Action Aid - Airbnb - Bali - Bhutan - Boracay - Chiang Mai - Co-working spaces - Google - Kenya - Lisbon - Loikaw - Maya Bay - Mexico - Oldenzaal - Oxfam - Padaung - Paro Taktsang - Remote working - Skute - Stellenbosch - The Netherlands - Uma Paro - United Nations - World Bank Timestamps06:20 How did Impact Nomads start?12:40 What is I Like Local?19:59 Four pillars of Impact Nomads24:36 What to expect on an I Like Local experience?29:02 How much are you willing to pay for a curated experience?33:20 Challenges in curated experiences40:25 Expansion plans of I Like Local45:48 Beginning of I Like Local47:15 Sanne's childhood & growing up52:03 Tips on travelling with family/kids57:47 Future Projects of I Like Local ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryAfter the Soft Rains by South London HiFi Cast of Pods by Doug Maxwell Downtime In My Soul by RAGE All photographs by I Like Local, Impact Nomads, and Sanne Meijboom, unless otherwise stated

Shammi Raj Bhalla is a co-creator of Sensistan, and Cyrcus Collective. In addition to being a Tech+Art explorer he's an artist in the making. Shammi also teaches at the Royal University of Law and Economics. Expect to find him learning the latest in technology, and mingling with new age artists. Listen to his story from engineering studies and chasing Wall Street, to empowering communities through art therapy, and now spearheading India's first tech art museum! Sensistan is India's first tech art museum, nestled amid the lush surrounds of Badem in North Goa, India. Spread across three floors, a terrace, and a tropical garden, experience See the website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook pageWatch their YouTube channel Step into this interactive wonderland replete with permanent and rotating exhibits that hope to take you on a multi-dimensional journey. Sign up for immersive workshops, art sessions, and dining experiences that happen regularly. Cyrcus Collective is a not-for-profit organisation that uses Tech+Art and art therapy to stimulate creative expressions in communities that have had traumatic events. Timestamps- What is Sensistan? 13:15- Story of Sista, the young girl 24:30- Awe in art 27:15- Psychedelics in art 41:00- Softwares for Tech Art 50:55- Engaging with interactive art 57:15- Artist operations at Sensistan 01:08:10- Shammi meets Steph 01:18:00- Early days during the ideation of Sensistan 01:20:00- Artshram, Phnom Penh 01:23:43- Light festivals around the world 01:36:45- Personal story of Shammi 01:46:10- Future projects of Sensistan 01:51:00 Also mentioned in this episode3D Printing - Ai Weiwei - Amy Adams - Andy Trootootoo - Anindya Gupta - Ansh - Arrival - Artechouse - Artificial Intelligence - Art shares - Art therapy - Assagao - Bangladesh - BITS Pilani - Broadway - Burning Man - Cambodia - CODEC - Coded Field - Deep fake - Deep Playa - Disneyland - Elon Musk - Factory Obscura - Family Guy - Fête des Lumières - Foresta Lumina series - Friends - Game of Thrones - George R R Martin - Georgia - Grasshopper - Himalayan Academy of Music Technology - House of Electronic Arts Basel - Jens Uwe Parkitny - Hologram - Kinetic art - Kingdom of Dreams - Kochi Biennale - Light Art Biennale - Light Festival Italy - Lisbon - Live Happy Goa - Long distance sex toys - Louis Vuitton - Machine learning - Magical realism - MoDem Festival - Moment Factory - Meow Wolf - MOMA - Museum of Goa - N, N-Dimethyltryptamine - Naoshima Island - Narcos - Neuralink - New York Stock Exchange - Nimesha Ranasinghe - No Pants Subway Ride - Orlando - Panjim boardwalk - Rahul - Rann of Kutch - Raspberry Pi - Red Cross - Richard McKenzie - Rohingya - Serendipity Arts Festival - Silent Disco - Stephanie Maria Ludwig - Style Transfer Imaging - Subodh Kerkar - Sujauddein - Taste hacking - teamLab* - The Metropolitan Museum of Art - The Wolf of Wall Street - Times Square - Touchdesigner - UNICEF - United Nations - University of Maine - US Open - Vincent Van Gogh - Virtual Reality - VR Porn - Wall Street - Western Ghats - Yayoi Kusama - Zainul Abadeen ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryHang by Max Sergeev Kamogawa Dreaming by South London HiFi Mix It Up by RalpReal All photographs by Sensistan, and Shammi Raj Bhalla, unless otherwise stated

Jens Uwe Parkitny is a portrait photographer, a travel trade journalist, and a travel industry professional. He's the author of two coffee table books - Bloodfaces, and Marked For Life, which celebrate facial tattoos of Chin people, documented over a decade. Follow him for more such passion projects that will showcase tattooing traditions in the diverse cultural landscape of Myanmar. Jens has also co-created Loikaw Lodge, a lakefront boutique accommodation in Myanmar's Kayah state. Listen to his journey from growing up in Germany, and being a journalist for travel trade magazines, to capturing superb portraits, and building a lodge on a lake! His labor of love features stunning images of various tribes of Chin women who take pride in their facial tattoos. Taking a closer look, you can appreciate the art and the craftsmanship. Having spent years travelling to remote regions of Myanmar, and connecting with these ethnic groups, Jens has a wealth of knowledge about the dying tradition of Chin facial tattooing. Through his work, Jens hopes to preserve such tribal cultural traditions, challenge perceptions of beauty, and also create sustainable livelihoods for ethnic communities. Although authentic meanings of these facial tattoos are not established yet, the intricate patterns seem to relate to right of passage, identity, and spiritual connections. Also, mentioned in this podcast Accor Asia Pacific Agra Alice Cooper Amazon Andre Schnegass Apatani Arakan Hills Bali Bojyoke Aung San Market Borneo Chin Community Based Tourism Delhi DiwaliExpedia Facial tattoo Falam Faridabad Goethe Institut, Yangon Gurugram Hakha Hasselblad Hla Day Ian Hayes Indawgyi Lake Inle Lake Inuit Jaipur Kachin Kayah Kerber Verlag Laytu Chin Lemro river Loikaw Maoris Matu Chin Mergui Archipelago Microsoft Mizoram Mo Naga Moken Moreh Mount Victoria Mrauk-U Mün Museum Fünf Kontinente Myanm/art Naga people Nathalie Johnston National Geographic New Zealand Ngapali Ngwe Saung Pekon lake PolaroidPrabuddha Dasgupta Rhododendron Rih Dil Rio Negro Rolleiflex Seven Sisters Siem Reap Surbung airportSuresh Natarajan Swe Yi Myat Tatmadaw Taunggyi Taunggyi Fire Balloon Festival Three Treasures Tourism Ubtu ChinUncharted Horizons University of Foreign Languages, Yangon Venezuela Virgin Atlantic Web In Travel Y Pole Yanomami Indians Yeoh Siew Hoon Yoyamay Ziro ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryGo on the Goa by Chris Haugen Royale by Josh Lippi & The Overtimers The Old RV by Craig MacArthurAll photographs by Jens Uwe Parkitny, unless otherwise stated

Swaati Langeh is an adventure sports enthusiast, potter, and the founder of Big Rush, and Pani Top Up.  She also dabbles in a few other projects including 1080p, which is a video content platform for adventure sports. Listen to her journey of how she's using her wealth of experiences in various industries that include public relations, wine, tourism, music, and events, to catalyse adventure sports in the Indian subcontinent. Apart from stumbling upon athletes in extreme adventure sports, expect to find her sculpting unique pieces at her studio in the Himalayas! Big Rush is a boutique company that specializes in recreational and extreme adventure sports in the Indian subcontinent. See their website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Apart from collaborating with athletes, they create content, consult relevant brands, and move outdoor equipment across the country. Get insights into the world of downhill mountain biking, kayaking, kite surfing, paragliding, sailing, skiing, snowboarding, and surfing, among others. Also mentioned in this episode Aanchal Thakur All India Overland Andretta Anup J Kat Apoorva Prasad Atherton Bikes Auli Between Years Billabong Open Bir Billing Canon Clinton Vaz Covelong Point Dahi Handi Dan Rea-Dickins Decathlon Demi Moore pottery scene Derek Dsouza Felix Baumgartner Firefox Flow Water Freakonomics GoPro Gulmarg Hampi Harry Mister Beep Hercules MTB Hero Higgins School, Kolkata Himalayas Indian Army Inspire Crew Joe Rea-Dickins Kanan Thakur Ladakh Lady Gaga Lakshadweep Land diving Malabar River Festival Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh Meghalaya Rivers Naina Adhikari Nikon Odisha Olympics Paragliding Psynyde Bikes Red Bull SCUBA Solang Surfing in India Sylvia Kerkar The Alps The Outdoor Journal The Ladakh Confluence Tuhin Satarkar Wildcraft Woodlands World Surf League Zorba Laloo ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryMix It Up by RalpReal Much Higher by Causmic Two Face by CausmicAll photographs by Big Rush, and Swaati Langeh, unless otherwise stated

Harpreet Singh aka Harry aka Mister BEEP is a skydiver, and the founder of BEEP - Beautiful Experiences Extraordinary Places. Apart from planning his next exciting adventures, he collects honey, and is a connoisseur of single malts! Listen to his journey from conceptualising TV shows and music festivals at MTV and VH1, to now creating and curating unique experiences of travel and adventure across the world. You're likely to find him jumping out of planes and places, or exploring the wonders underwater. BEEP - Beautiful Experiences Extraordinary Places is a fun company that offers life-changing and bucket-list worthy tours to exotic destinations. See the website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page From SCUBA diving with Manta Rays and Blue Whales, and skydiving over the Himalayas and the Pyramids, to chasing the Northern Lights and driving expeditions, you can join on any of the experiences that happen throughout the year. ******* Also, mentioned in this episode Annapurna Base Camp Annapurna Massif Anup J Kat Ashutosh Pandey  Australian Base Camp B3 helicopter BASE jumping Bergen Bodhidharma Bruce Lee Bull Shark Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Deepesh Sharma Elon Musk Everest Skydive French Alps Go Native Goa School of Light Gurung tribe Hang Son Doong Hammerhead shark Hanifaru Bay Hibiki I Am Alchemy Japan whisky culture Jean-Philippe Audhuy Jio Jiu-Jitsu Kaigal Keylong Kickboxing Kosher Ko Tao Kung Fu Panda Ladakh Macchapucchare Manali Manta Rays Matt Emmer Mergui Archipelago Miguel Rodriguez Menendez Mount Everest MTV NASA National Geographic Nilgiris Norwegian Fjords Omar Alhegelan Oxalis PADI Paradise School Goa Psychedelic honey, Nepal Pyramids (Egypt) Raja & The WhalesRed Bull Saajid Chougle Saahil SCUBA diving Skydiving Sri Lanka The Last Resort Todas honey collectors Tom Noonan USPA VH1 VICE Wendy Smith Whale watching, Sri Lanka Wingsuit flying WOW Air Yamazaki ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryDown Time In My Soul by RAGE Flight To Tunisia by Causmic Luxery by CausmicAll photographs by BEEP, and Harpreet Singh, unless otherwise stated

Rupali Prakash is the founder of Classic Chase and Delali. As an independent illustrator, she creates lifestyle accessories, and also designs custom artworks for car clubs and enthusiasts. She's also the Youth Advisor for the Federation of Historic Vehicles of India (FHVI). See her website Follow her on Instagram Listen to her story from growing up in a farm surrounded by vintage and classic cars, and a stint in creating board games, to now offering unique experiences in vintage and classic cars, and encouraging the youth to appreciate historic vehicles. Classic Chase offers niche experiences with a stunning collection of vintage and classic cars in India. See the website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Watch their YouTube channel Get up close with these restored and well-preserved beauties as you make them part of your celebrations and special occasions. Delali is a boutique brand under which Rupali creates vintage and classic car themed silk scarves and pocket squares. See their website Follow them on Instagram You can also commission bespoke orders for your cars and car clubs. The Federation of Historic Vehicles of India (FHVI) was created to protect, preserve, and promote the rich heritage of historic vehicles of India.  See their website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Watch their YouTube channel As a member of the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA), it brings together member clubs through events and infrastructure that motivates the culture of historic vehicles movement in India. Also, mentioned in this episode 1900 De Dion-Bouton 1907 Locomobile Model E 1930 Delage 1955 Triumph TR3 1960 Austin Healey Sprite Aditya Subramanian Alfa Romeo Spider Ambassador Arvind Krishnan Bali Bangalore Palace Car Girls India Cartier Concours d'elegance Charminar Challenge Classic cars Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee Dasara Ford Ford vs Ferrari Ford Mustang Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA) Frank, the snake Gabriel Iglesias Gabriel Iglesias - VW bus collection Goodwood Graham Jaguar E-Type Jaguar XK 140 Jay Leno Jay Leno's Garage Jerry Seinfeld K-1000 Kobe, the cobra Lamborghini Lanchaster Straight-Eight Land Rover Lingaa movie Lord Mountbatten Luby Maharaja of Rajkot Maybach Vision Mercedes Nurburg MG GT Motilal Nehru Mysore Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Pebble Beach Rajasthan Rann of Kutch SS Rajmouli Sunbeam Talbot Rajinikanth Ravi Prakash Rolls Royce RRR Russell 1, 2, 3, the russell viper Soul Sante Studebaker Tesla Cyber Truck The Fuller Life The Grand Tour The Irishman Top Gear Tour of Paris Triumph TR3 UB City Ugadi UNESCO University of Warwick Valley School Vidya Ganapathy Vivek Ganapathy Vivek Goenka Volkswagen Beetle Wasabi Productions ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryLove Or Lust by Quincas Moreira Mix It Up by RalpRealAll photographs by Classic Chase, Delali, and Rupali Prakash, unless otherwise stated

Stewart Went is a co-owner of Simba Sea Trips in Phuket. Apart from offering boat tours, he's craft beer and boutique wine enthusiast. You might also bump into him on cycling trails in Southern Thailand. Listen to his journey from a banking career, and starting an online craft beer and wine business in Melbourne, to moving to Thailand and now operating small groups boat trips in the waters around Phuket. Simba Sea Trips is a boutique boat tour operator in Phuket, Southern Thailand. Enjoy small group excursions across Phang Nga Bay and the Andaman Sea, visiting famous spots including Phi Phi Islands, and more. See their website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Watch their YouTube channel Expect canoe trips, cave explorations, mangrove walks, and beach picnics during your themed tours. Also mentioned in this episode: Amsterdam Andrea Chappell Bali Bang Tao beach Bass Strait Bogans Cathay Pacific Chang Chavs Chicken Island Christian Louboutin Crafts & Co Disneyland Fast & the Furious Fosters French Riviera Garmin Great Ocean Road Gulf of Thailand Halong Bay Hanoi Hunter Valley Harry James Bond Island Kangaroo Island Karst Khao Sok Koh Yao Yoi Koh Yao Yai Krabi Louis Vuitton Margarita McLaren Vale Monkey Cave Maya Bay Melbourne Pacific Coast Highway Paul Phang Nga Bay Phi Phi Phuket Promthep Cape Rwanda Saigon Tasmania Thailand The Hangover Series The Yacht Week Tooheys New Top Gear Vietnam Special Victoria Bitter Vietnam Zero-dollar tourism ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryHindsight by Density & Time I Feel Like Partying Right Now by Nat Keefe & BeatMoverAll photographs by Nikhil Shankar, Simba Sea Trips, and Stewart Went, unless otherwise stated

Dang Khemachart is the owner of Thaweesuk Boutique Homestay at PhangNga town in Southern Thailand. Listen to his journey from working at star hotels in Bangkok to now offering hospitality and travel experiences in the Phang Nga region. Thaweesuk Boutique Homestay is a charming accommodation that occupies a renovated heritage property in PhangNga. See their website Like their Facebook page Admire the Sino-European architecture, and the antique artifacts that adorn the interiors.  Relax in the many lounge areas, browse their library, and try out local costumes from their collections. Watch the Thai daily life go by over breakfast and beer at their streetside cafe. Head over to the terrace to enjoy 360 degree views of the neighbourhood and the lush karst scenery around. Ayutthaya Bangkok Chiang Mai Chinese New Year Chedi Khao Lang Bart Hpa-An Hua Hin Jakrapob Thaotad (Jake) Kalai Kapong King Rama V Koh Lanta Koh Panyee Koh Pha-Ngan Mae Sot Nyonya clothing Penang PhangNga town Phang Nga Phang Nga Elephant Park Phang Nga river Phi Phi islands Phuket Phuket Vegetarian Festival (Nine Emperor Gods Festival) Red Cross Festival Sa Nang Manora waterfalls Singapore Sino-Portuguese architecture Songkhla Surat Thani Takua Pa Thai Mueang Beach The Memory at On On Hotel Trang Udon Thani ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio Library Long Walks by Emily A SpragueAll photographs by Nikhil Shankar, unless otherwise stated

Khao Sok National Park is one of the world's oldest tropical (rain)forests with amazing biodiversity of native flora and fauna. Hop on long tail boats, and explore the pristine waters of Cheow Larn Lake where lush karst scenery welcomes you.  Camp on your own and soak in the lush surrounds of the park, which also offers night walks to spot nocturnal widlife. During the season between December and March, check with local guides to hike and witness the gigantic Rafflesis kerii flower in full bloom. Take time to enjoy the loop trails that lead to natural  pools, waterfalls, and streams. Reference of ambient sounds Oriental Hornbill Longtail boat ride on Cheow Larn Lake Sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf Snake in the water Sudden downpour in Cheow Larn Lake Bison by the banks Night at a floating rafthouse Sunrise over karsts Spotting gibbons in the canopy Sok River Primates wandering about Loop walk in Khao Sok National Park Sunset on the Highway Other things to do when in Khao Sok National Park500 Rai Elephant Hills Hike to see the giant Rafflesia kerrii flower (seasonal between December and March) Jungle meals Khao Sok Riverside Cottages Our Jungle House & Our Jungle Camp Panvaree The Greenery ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Voices of our guide and fellow travellers, and photographs by Nikhil Shankar

Bodhi Garrett is the Founder of multiple projects including North Andaman Tsunami Relief and Andaman Discoveries among others, and an eco-entrepreneur of several community-based tourism initiatives in the Khao Sok National Park region. Listen to his journey from growing up amid myriad cultures across the world, to helping with relief work during the tsunami in Thailand (2004) and the earthquake in Nepal (2015). Learn about his community projects, and tourism development initiatives, while finding a home and empowering native folks in Southern Thailand. North Andaman Tsunami Relief was set up to empower people in several tsunami-affected villages, by using education, conservation, and development, so these communities can build independent livelihoods. Andaman Discoveries is a social enterprise that serves the needs of local communities through education, conservation, and cultural empowerment in Southern Thailand. See their website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Sign up for themed tours to villages and islands, or give back through volunteer programs in schools and orphanages. Khao Sok Riverside Cottages and Coco Hostel are family-owned boutique accommodations in close proximity to Khao Sok National Park, which offer immersive experiences in the region. Explore the wonderful flora and fauna of this tropical rainforest surrounds highlighted by the picturesque Cheow Larn Lake and the Ratchaprapha Dam. Enjoy a bunch of activities here that include canoe trips, cave explorations, lake cruises, raft house stayovers, waterfall hikes, wildlife excursions, rafflesia hunting, night walks, village encounters, jungle cooking, and more. Also mentioned in this episode: 7/11 Animist traditions Ban Talae Nok Batik Carry Your Bottle Cheow Larn Lake Cicadas Coconut beetles Community based tourism Crickets Durian Dusit FED Ferns in Southern Thailand Gaur Gems Elephant Farm Glowing fungus Khao Lak Khao Sok Lake Khao Sok National Park Khlong Phanom National Park Klong Koh Surin Lindsey Reding Mangosteen Mangosteen Cosmopolitan Marriott Moken people Mondop “Bee” Sreshthabutra Mount Kailash Nam Kra Jieb Nam Prik Kapi Nattaya “Nat” Sektheera Nubri Our Jungle Camp Our Jungle House Pandan juice Phang Nga Rafflesia Kerrii Rainforest Ranong Riang beans Rohingya refugee crisis Rhinoceros beetles Sataw Sambar deer Sakai people Sheraton Sonchana Farm Tapir Thamrong “Tui” Chomphusri The Hippie Trail The Hillside Retreat The Red Cross United Nations Yondr ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio Library A Trip Around The Moon by Unicorn Heads Crater Laker by The Mini Vandals All photographs courtesy of Andaman Discoveries, Bodhi Garrett, and Khao Sok Riverside Cottages, unless otherwise stated

Taunggyi is the 'cool' capital of Shan state in eastern Myanmar. Perched on a lush mountain ridge, it's home to Intha, Pa-O, and Shan ethnic tribes. Interact with its beautiful people, and natural scenery; the large city also has colorful markets and an assortment of Shan dishes to enjoy. The showstopper attraction here is the fire balloon festival that Taunggyi hosts at the Awayyar field, where thousands of enthusiasts from across the country gather to witness this unique event. The Taunggyi Fire Balloon Festival is an annual celebration and local competition during the Tazaungdaing 'Festival of Lights' month in Myanmar. Join in for this extravaganza that lasts anywhere from a week to ten days, where locals compete, showcasing their handcrafted fire balloons decorated with paintings and lanterns, and some of them paired with homemade pyrotechnics. Apart from makeshift rooftop lounges, karaoke bars, and street foods, there are human-powered amusement rides, and stalls selling a variety of produce to keep the vibe going. When you travel here, check the Myanmar local calendar for details about the opening and closing ceremony dates. Things to do when in Taunggyi: - Explore the Pa-O villages in the hills around - Visit Kakku - Wine tasting at Aythaya Vineyard ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Incidental music and background tunes include Myanmar songs and live chants at the festival, and photographs by Nikhil Shankar

Swe Yi Myat is the owner of Loikaw Lodge, and the founder of Ancient Geographic Travel & Tours, Myanmar. Listen to her journey from growing up in Yangon to co-creating a lakeside lodge and now putting together customised travel experiences across Myanmar. Loikaw Lodge is a family-run boutique hotel that sits on the edge of a tranquil lake in the heart of Loikaw, the capital of Kayah state, Myanmar. See the website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page You can enjoy Burmese hospitality, ethnic experiences, and nature excursions while being based in a stylish accommodation built using local materials. Ancient Geographic is a boutique agency that offers customised travel experiences across Myanmar, particularly Loikaw. See the website Like their Facebook page Interact with ethnic tribes via community based tourism projects, embark on hiking excursions with local guides, practice your skills on photography tours, and enjoy short transfers on vintage land rovers! ******* Also mentioned in this episode: Air KBZ Aqua Hotel Group Bagan CBT - Community Based Tourism Chiang Mai Chin state Dawdama Gyi Demoso market Hoya Biya Hpa-An Hta Nee La Le Htay Kho Htekho Inle Lake International Trade Center Jens Uwe Parkitny Kaloe - Kayah bamboo guitars Kayah Kayan Loikaw Mandalay Khaung - Kayah millet wine / rice wine Land Rover Latah Lisu Mingalar Traditional Food Mrauk-U Myanmar National Airlines Nathalie Johnston Padaung women Pan Phet Pa-O Polaroid camera Rakhine state Sittwe Songkran Thingyan Yintale Yar A Pyare Yinbaw ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio Library1940's Slow Dance (Sting) by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions Jazz Mango by Joey Pecoraro Melting Sands by ELPHNT All photographs courtesy of Ancient Geographic, Jens Uwe Parkitny, Loikaw Lodge, and Swe Yi Myat, unless otherwise stated

Emilie Röell is a social entrepreneur and the founder of Doh Eain. When not helping locals renovate their historical homes and shops, you might find her hiking and motorbiking in scenic destinations across the world. Know more about her on LinkedIn Listen to her journey from growing up in The Netherlands and studying cultural anthropology and philosophy, to working with international developmental organizations, and now breathing new life into several urban spaces of Yangon. Doh Eain is a not-for-profit social enterprise that undertakes heritage conservation and placemaking. See their website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Watch their YouTube channel Know more on their LinkedIn profile A passionate group of architects, designers, and planners, Doh Eain aims to bring people closer to the places they live by facilitating pleasant surroundings. Explore their diverse projects that range from beautifying back alleys, creating public playgrounds, restoring heritage buildings to empowering locals via managing their colonial properties. Also mentioned on this episode: 19th street ADB Anorexia Anthropology Asian Venture Philanthropy Network - AVPN Aung San Suu Kyi Buddhism Confucianism Dawei European Union Gulam Indian Himalayas Kawthaung Kayah state Lashio Little India, Yangon Nepal Organic farming Palm Islands Permaculture Pushing Myanmar San Francisco Shan state Shwedagon pagoda Singapore shophouses SOCAP Social entrepreneurship Southern China The Netherlands Theravada Buddhism United Nations Vipassana meditation World Bank Yangon Yangon City Development Committee ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of Icons8 and YouTube Audio Library Hang - Music by Max Sergeev from FugueIschia by The Mini Vandals Mix It Up by RalphReal Sunshine on Sand by Unicorn Heads All photographs courtesy of Doh Eain, and Emilie Röell, unless otherwise stated

André Schnegaaß is a motorbiking adventurer, and the founder of Life Seeing Tours. Between getting deeper into the culture of Southern Myanmar, you might meet him on motorbike adventures somewhere in the world. Listen to his journey from growing up in Germany and networking as an events manager, to pioneering diverse tours in Southern Myanmar. Life Seeing Tours offers curated travel experiences so you can explore and understand daily life in Southern Myanmar. See their website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Watch their Vimeo feed Apart from hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking, you can sign up for village excursions, walks in colonial neighborhoods, and visits to local boutique industries. From pristine beaches, protected mangroves, lush forests, and remote islands, to pilgrimage sites, pearl farms, and fresh catch at local beer gardens, there's plenty to keep you occupied. Embark on one day snorkelling trips and multi-day sailing cruises across the Mergui Archipelago, to marvel at the exotic marine life here. Also mentioned in this episode Andaman & Nicobar Islands Archipelago Brewing Company Awei Pila Boulder Bay Eco Resort Burma Boating Ceviche Dawei Grand Andaman Hpa-An Inner Line Permit Jade Flower Travel Kawthaung King of Siam Kyaktiyo Pagoda (Golden Rock) Mawlamyine Mergui Archipelago Mergui Princess Moby Dick Tours Moken people Mon Myanmar Paradise Beach Bungalow Myeik Sea Cucumbers Sea Urchins Seven Sister States Southern Myanmar Tanintharyi Region Thanlyin River The Strand, Yangon Wa Ale Ye ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of Icons8 and YouTube Audio Library Back To Earth (ft Danny Layne) - Music by Backspace from Fugue Man by Rondo Brothers All photographs courtesy of André Schneegaß and Life Seeing Tours, unless otherwise stated

Myeik (pronounced Beik) is a quaint fishing town in Southern Myanmar. As a gateway to the Mergui Archipelago, Myeik offers a host of experiences both on land as well as out in the pristine waters of the Andaman Sea. In this episode, listen to the ambient sounds of long tail boats on their excursions around Seik Nge Jetty in Myeik. Things to do when in Myeik Life Seeing Tours Mergui Archipelago Shwe Yar Su ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue

Nathalie Johnston is the founder and curator of Myanm/art. She's also the member of a Yangon based art collective called Pyinsa Rasa. She has created other art projects such as 7000 Padauk, and Myanmar Art Resource Center & Archive (MARCA). Listen to her journey from growing up around Asian influences and studying art, to now offering a platform for contemporary art and encouraging avant-garde artists in Myanmar. When not researching happenings in the arts and crafts, you can find her savoring craft beers while working on her book on Southeast Asian art. Myanm/art is an art gallery and exhibition space in downtown Yangon that showcases and promotes contemporary art of Myanmar. It also hosts art exhibits and performances across various mediums including poetry readings, music concerts, installations and more. See the website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page MARCA – Myanmar Art Resource Center and Archive is an online and physical resource that serves the artist and creative community by providing an expansive collection of documented material across Myanmar. See their website Like their Facebook page Pyinsa Rasa is a diverse arts collective based in Yangon. Founded and curated by art enthusiasts and organisations, it promotes and develops local artists in Myanmar through various events. See their website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Also mentioned in this episode: 7000 Padauk And Proud Festival Asia Art Archive Ashin Wirathu Asia Pacific Triennale Aung San Aung San Suu Kyi Bart Was Not Here Beijing Beyond Pressure Burmese art history Burmese lacquerware Dawei European Film Festival Fire Balloon Festival Full moon festival Goethe Institute Great Leap Brewing Hongkong Handover Indian art scene Ivan Pun Jam It! Jogja Biennale M Interiors Memory Film Festival MOMA Mrauk-U My Yangon My Home Myanmar Deitta Naga New Year Festival National Air & Space Museum National Gallery of Art National Museum of Natural History Naypyidaw Ne Win Ngapali Beach Peik Chin Myaung Cave Phyo Min Thein Pyin Oo Lwin Radio Free Asia Rakhine Rockefellers Rohingya RuPaul's Drag Race Sand Painting Singapore Singapore Biennale Smithsonian Institute Southeast Asian art history Sri Lankan art history Taung Byone Nat Festival Taunggyi Than Shwe The Rough Cut The Secretariat, Yangon Tibetan Tim TS1 Uyghurs Vanderbilts Wathann Film Festival Yangon University of Foreign Languages ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryOne Last Time by South London HiFi Sunrise Drive by South London HiFi Timeless Tides by Asher FuleroAll photographs courtesy of Myanm/art, Nathalie Johnston, and Pyinsa Rasa, unless otherwise stated

Marc Shortt is a chef and the founder of Sa Ba Street Food Tours. Apart from wandering about Yangon's streets and discovering lesser known dishes from the remote corners of the country, you might bump into him at food markets and adventure destinations somewhere in the world. Listen to his journey growing up in rural England being part of many family gathering around food, and travelling across the world as a chef, to now offering street food tours while empowering local communities and their small family businesses in Myanmar. Sa Ba Street Food Tours is a culinary experience and social enterprise that offers small group and personalised excursions to explore the exotic dishes of Myanmar. See their website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Browse their Pinterest boards Let these local guides take you on a journey through Yangon's historical neighborhoods while sharing influences of food culture here. Relish a lip-smacking assortment of Myanmar dishes as you traverse bustling lanes filled with complex aromas. Hopping between a curated bunch of trusty street vendors, treat yourselves to the diverse flavors of Burmese home-style food. Sign up for their cooking classes run by a team of food enthusiasts at YWCA Yangon, mentored and trained by Sa Ba Street Food Tours. If you're ready to dig deeper into the culinary offerings of Myanmar, join in for their various themed tours either in and around Yangon, or out in the Burese countryside. ******* 19th street, Yangon Anthony Bourdain Asian street food Bamboo jungle cooking Barack Obama Chamonix Chin cuisine French Alps Hard Rock Cafe Hsipaw Inle Lake postoffice Kachin cuisine Kitchen Confidential Khao San Road Lahpet Lahpet, London Longyi Mandalay Michelin Guide Mohinga Mont Blanc Netflix Norfolk Sagaing Shan coffee Shan state Onho Khow Suey Parts Unknown Singapore street food Taungyyi Tazaungdaing Fire Balloon Festival Thingyan water festival Toddy Yangon downtown YWCA Yuwaddy Center Zomi ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryFairy Meeting by Emily A Sprague Echo Sclavi by The Mini Vandals All photographs courtesy of Sa Ba Street Food Tours, unless otherwise stated

Three Treasures is a social enterprise that offers private and customised tours in Myanmar to showcase the unique culture and the raw beauty of the region, for discerning travellers. Enjoy the simple and traditional way of life here as you take in the sights and sounds of Myanmar. See their website Follow them on Instagram Like Their Facebook page Enjoy a deeper connection with destinations and people across Myanmar by exploring famous landmarks and lesser known sites. Ian Hayes is the founder of Myanmar SEEDS, and the co-founder of Three Treasures. He's a photography enthusiast and an expert guide who uses his collection of both digital and vintage analog cameras to tell visual stories. He's also regularly ordained as a monk in Bagan. Listen to his journey from growing up in California and moving to Switzerland, to studying sustainability and initiating diverse non-profit projects at destinations close to his heart! Thandar Oo is the co-founder of Three Treasures, and the Project manager at Myanmar SEEDS. She's a photo tour guide and also a supporter of LGBTQ movement in Myanmar. Listen to her journey from growing up in the Ayeyarwady Division and working with Japanese fine dining, hospitality, and community-based tourism pilot projects in Myanmar, to now showcasing the hidden gems of the country, and managing permaculture farms. Embark on your off-the-beaten-path photography adventures individually-designed by Myanmar Photo Tours. Swiss Analog is a non-profit photo association based in Zurich, dedicated to the art of analog film photography and related visual arts. Myanmar SEEDS is a non-profit organisation that promotes environmental sustainability and economic development using education and responsible tourism practices. See their websiteFollow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Experience specially curated walking tours, bamboo craft workshops, sand painting classes, Burmese slow food cooking classes, and Buddhist meditation sessions, while supporting local communities in Bagan. Mi Ta Zu is a boutique farm in Bagan that follows sustainable agriculture methods as a permaculture training center. Sign up for private tours and workshops to learn more about native crops and farming techniques. Also mentioned in this episode: Analog photography Angkor Wat Aung San Suu Kyi Bagan Buddhism Byron Hartzler Community Based Tourism Desmond Tutu Eat Pray Love Fujifilm Hasselblad Irawaddy Japanese International Corporation Agency Leica III f LGBTQ Myanmar Mahayana Buddhism Mandalay MSG National Geographic Nelson Mandela Ooredo Permaculture Rolleiflex™ Shan coffee Shan state Siem Reap Sinon Loresca South Africa Summicron-M 50 Switzerland Taunggyi Fire Balloon Festival Thích Nhất Hạnh UK Aid UNESCO United Nations WeChat Wikipedia World War II ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio Library1940's Slow Dance (Sting) by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions Ischia by The Mini Vandals Mind and Eye Journey by Emily A Sprague Sunrise Drive by South London HiFi All photographs courtesy of Three Treasures, Myanmar SEEDS, Ian Hayes,and Thadar Oo, unless otherwise stated

Shwezigon Pagoda is a 11th century shrine home to Buddha's relics, situated in Nyaung U near Bagan in Myanmar. Explore this expansive complex adorned with gilded features, statues of mythical creatures, and several artifacts. An important religious site in the Bagan region, this is ideal for people-watching, especially during festivals and celebrations. Thadingyut Festival aka Lighting Festival of Myanmar is celebrated on the full moon day of the seventh month in the Burmese lunar calendar. Spread across three days, you can see locals decked up in festive attire and light thousands of lamps to illuminate houses, shops, and pagodas all over Bagan. Other things to do when in Bagan:Balloons Over Bagan Goat Herding Tour Sanon Shwe Pyi Nann Thanaka Museum Three Treasures ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue

Myo Min Zaw is a seasoned tour guide in Myanmar, and the founder of Inle Canoe Lady. Listen to his journey from gaining tourism scholarships in Italy to now initiating various responsible tourism and community development projects across Myanmar.  Inle Canoe Lady is a slow travel experience in Pauck Par village on Inle Lake, Myanmar. See their website Like their Facebook page Hop onto specially designed and decorated canoes and explore Puack Par at a leisurely pace as local women show you around their neighborhoods. Within the clusters of stilted bamboo structures, you can see houses, workshops, kindergartens, and even a floating post office! Also mentioned in this episode: Bagan Plastic Campaign Bertinoro Do Not Harm principle Green Microphone Award Inle Lake Intha architecture Kayah state Kuchomun Maing Thauk Mandalay Monywa Myanmar Responsible Tourism Award National Conference on Communities & Tourism Padaung people Pathein umbrella Pindaya Tourism For All Myanmar UKAID University of Bologna ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryCast of Pods by Doug Maxwell All photographs courtesy of Inle Canoe Lady & Myo Min Zaw, unless otherwise stated

Visit the myriad homegrown and family-run workshops set up in floating villages across Inle Lake. From boat building and silver jewellery to umbrellas, cheroots, and lotus silks, learn about Burmese arts and crafts while soaking in the picturesque surrounds of Inle Lake. Burmese Cheroot Enjoy a cheroot that is emblematic of Myanmar's portrait postcards, and is also immortalised in Rudyard Kipling's poem Mandalay. Handrolled in various sizes, they contain tobacco and fragrant wood chips wrapped in dried thanat leaves. Expect a lingering taste and freshness in your mouth, thanks to various flavors including tamarind, banana, sugarcane, pineapple, vanilla, and rice wine among others. Part of daily life in Myanmar, you can find cheroots in stacks at local markets and shops. Lotus 'silk' Scarves and robes made out of lotus fibre have been used by head monks and in monasteries, for centuries. Lotus, a highly regarded flower and spiritually significant symbol in Buddhist culture, takes pride of place in Myanmar. Innpawkhon village happens to one of the very few places in the world to produce lotus fibre and create exquisite handwoven garments. Employing a painstaking and labor intensive process, the floating factories, studios and boutiques of Inn Paw Khon have caught the attention of high fashion labels and designers. Since I spent a couple of days at Inn Paw Khon, I visited Khit Sunn Yin, a Lotus, Silk & Cotton Hand Weaving Center, famous for its lotus 'silk' fibre fabrics. ******* Also mentioned in this episode: Burmese cherootInn Paw Khon Khit Sunn Yin Lotus, Silk & Cotton Handweaving Centre Lotus fibre Rose cheroot factory ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue

Yoke Thé is the traditional art of marionette puppetry in Myanmar. Watch a puppet theatre where intricately designed wooden puppets dressed in exquisite costumes put up a show that shares stories of the past called jatakas. Enjoy various segments that may Originally boasting a cast of twenty eight characters and a band of musicians, singers, and puppeteers who performed all night, contemporary versions still have about a dozen segments with lesser number of characters. Once under the patronage of Burmese royalty, Yoke Thé unfortunately in recent years finds itself in a tourist trap as an act rather than art!  Listen to the sounds of Yoke Thé at Aung Puppet Show, in Nyaungshwe, a lively town on the fringes of Inle Lake. See their location here Mr Aung  is a fourth generation puppet master who has learnt this art from his ancestors and desires to pass on the skills to his children and grand children. Drop by for the twice-daily shows and support their family-run business in keeping this rich cultural heritage of Myanmar alive.  Nearby: Red Mountain Estate Vineyard & Winery Song of Travel ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue

Stephen Traina-Dorge is a social documentarian, and the founder of Face of Indawgyi. Between skateboarding sessions and his interest in musical instruments, chat with him about the history of jazz or the mystery of Thanaka! Listen to his journey from growing up in New Orleans and graduating in sociology to documenting cultural heritage in Myanmar and creating a social impact organisation at Indawgyi Lake, in the far north of Myanmar. Expect to find him empowering more local communities in the country. Face of Indawgyi is a community-focussed social enterprise set up in the remote hinterland of Kachin state in northern Myanmar. It's working towards bringing about significant change in the myriad communities in and around Indawgyi Lake - the largest freshwater lake in Myanmar and an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Visit their website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Watch their Vimeo feed Witness their work on educational opportunities, cultural preservation, environmental conservation, and local business development. Soak in the tranquility while sipping on local beers and slurping noodle soups. Visit and explore the region with their thoughtfully designed excursions that will benefit the local families directly. Enjoy an array of activities that include hiking, shrimping, mountain biking, kayaking, jungle cooking, and bird watching. You can also visit the village distillery for homegrown spirits, and admire Kachin textiles at the weaving workshops. Face of Myanmar is a photo documentary project that showcases the life and style of the diverse populace of Myanmar from the remote villages to the bustling cities. Learn about the use of Thanaka, which is emblematic of the contemporary fabric of Myanmar society. Visit the website Follow the project on Instagram Like their Facebook page Also mentioned in this episode:American Center, Yangon Bamar Blue Temple Bureo Burma Bike Partnership Byron Hartzler Calvin Wang Chile Fine Art Institute, Chicago Flora and Fauna International Holystoked Hopin Ian Hayes Inle Lake Indawgyi Lake Indawgyi Wetland Education Center Indawgyi Lake Wildlife Sanctuary Indonesia Inn Chit Thu Irawaddy river Jingpo Kachin Independence Army Kachin liquor Kachin state Katha Katrina Loktak Lake Lon Ton Mark Shortt Mohnyin Myanmar Skate Association Myitkyina Nagaland Naypyitaw Nam Mun New Orleans Noreban Pa'O Patrick Compton Pinnya Tagar Academy Pushing Myanmar Raphaël Monnier Sa Ba Street Food Tours Shan state Shan Ni Shar Lae Phyu Shwedagon Pagoda Sicily Sule Pagoda Sut Mai Aung Thanaka Thanaka Museum, Bagan Thanyanthiri region Tura UC Berkeley USAID US Embassy Yangon Yunnan ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryMiles Beyond by Quincas Moreira Bonos by Coyote Hearing All photographs courtesy of Face of Indawgyi, unless otherwise stated

Byron Hartzler is a seasoned outdoorsman and a co-creator of Myanmar Adventure Outfitters. Listen to his journey from growing up in a picturesque farm in Canada and working with non-profit organizations while living around the world, to now using adventure sports and cultural encounters to offer development opportunities for local communities in and around Lashio, northeastern Myanmar. Between homeschooling his kids along with wife Eileen and catching up with village chiefs, expect to find him exploring new routes and trails across the Shan wilderness. Myanmar Adventure Outfitters is a passion project of Byron & Eileen Hartzler, who encourage you to explore remote reaches of the Shan state through their custom-designed small group excursions. Visit their website Like their Facebook page Binge their YouTube channel Watch their Vimeo feed Photo by Josiah William Gordon Photo by Josiah William Gordon Sign up to admire the pristine natural beauty and immerse yourselves in the diverse cultural experiences of the region. Go hiking amid rice paddies, plantations, and woodlands, cool off in waterfalls and rivers, try stand up paddleboarding on tranquil lakes, and navigate dirt trails on mountain bikes and dirt bikes.  Gazing at the starlit sky, rest for the night in traditional houses at quaint Shan villages. Also mentioned in the episode: Adventure Travel & Trade Association Alex Annie Andrina Anja Around the bend - itis Bagan Banko Behind The Leaf Bike World, Yangon Canadian Rockies Carstairs Dark Horse Falls Dinadi Eden Gothet Hsipaw Inle Japme Jochen Meissner Kaemp 8848 Kalaw Kunming LSO Local Lashio Linh Mae Mandalay Freeriders Myanmar Responsible Tourism Award Myanmar Tea Leaf Salad NayPyiTaw Nene One Child Policy Paddleboarding Preston Thiessen Pu'erh Purnaa Pyin Oo Lwin Run BKK Run DMC Sherpa Adventure Gear Sonne International The Local Project Train from Mandalay to Lashio Tyler Uncharted Horizons Yunnan ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibrarySearching in the Mountains by Au.RaSunrise Drive by South London HiFi

Sao Sarm Hpong 'Fern' is a royal family guardian of the Shan Palace in Hsipaw. Together with her husband Sao Oo Kya 'Donald', she hosts tourists for limited hours most evenings, to share about the former princely Shan states and more. Shan Palace is the last vestige of the last living prince of Hsipaw. Drop by for a guided tour that showcases a significant piece of Myanmar history, and do your bit in preserving its heritage. Inge Sargent (Eberhard) is the wife of prince Sao Kya Seng, and Madadevi of Hsipaw. Their tragic story is immortalized in her book Twilight Over Burma: My Life as a Shan Princess. It also made it to film in Twilight Over Burma directed by Sabine Derflinger. ******* Also mentioned in the episode: Aung San Suu Kyi British rule in Burma Colorado School of Mines Ethnic groups of Myanmar Fullbright Scholarship Mr Charles Hotel Oxford University Taunggyi Twilight Over Burma Twilight Over Burma: My Life as a Shan Princess World War II ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryA Whisper by Ann Annie

Listen to the ambient sounds of nature during the monsoon season in September at my home in Goa, India. ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue

Derek Dsouza is a seasoned angler, conservationist and the founder of Pelagic Tribe. He is a member of the International Game Fishing Association, the Vice-President of All India Game Fishing Association, and a trustee of Mahseer Trust. Listen to his journey from spending summers catching fish at his grandparents' farm as a kid, to now competing in international angling competitions across the world. Expect to find him with tight lines at a pristine waterbody near you. Pelagic Tribe is a tackle shop and brand that retails high-quality fishing equipment custom-designed for Indian fish, and offers bespoke angling excursions across India. See the website Follow them on Instagram Like their page on Facebook Watch their YouTube channel ******* Alaska All India Game Fishing Association All India Overland Alligator Gar Amberjack Andaman & Nicobar Islands Aqua Design Amano Arapaima Arunachal Pradesh Asian red-tail catfish Australia Bheemeshwari Boleng Bonefish Bungsamran Park Channa Barca Ernest Hemingway Galibore Ganga Kayak Festival Garo Hills Giant Trevally Giant Threadfin Salmon Golden Mahseer Hampala Barb International Game Fishing Association Itanagar Jungle Lodges & Resorts Kashmir Meghalaya Meghalaya Rivers Mekong Catfish Moken Mongolia New Zealand Nemo Owen Bosen Pasighat Project Tiger Rongtheang Salmon Siamese Carp Simang-Siang Angling Fest Southern Mahseer Sunil Damani Taimen Takashi Amano Tarpon The Great Marlin RaceToman Uttarakhand Wildlife Association of South India (WASI) Zorba Laloo ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryFeather Duster by GeographerSimmering by Asher Fulero

Chetan Yallapurkar is an entrepreneur, golfer, and founder of Honeymoon Havens and MYT Sports. As a sports fanatic and travel enthusiast, promoting sports-based tours and personality development programs, he is always on the search for newer experiences. Listen to his journey juggling time on the greens and making travel dreams come true for discerning couples. See his website Follow him on Instagram Chat with him on Twitter Watch his videos on YouTube Golf Havens is a specialty travel platform that organises small-group golfing tournaments at handpicked destinations across the world. Honeymoon Havens is a luxury travel operator that curates excusive couples-only holidays across the world. Visit their website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Watch their YouTube channel Customise your honeymoons and anniversary vacations to your personal desires while exploring your favorite destinations. Also mentioned on the podcast Amit Andaman & Nicobar islands Antarctica Arjun Ayada Maldives Azerbaijan Bora Bora Cambodia Cape Weligama Chandrayaan 2 Chikmagalur Coorg Doordarshan Fiji Islands Golf Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Himalayas Ishita JA Manafaru James Koh Jim Corbett National Park Kabini Karnataka Golf Association Kerala Leh-Ladakh Maldives Manali Mauritius Mission Mangal Namale Resort & Spa National Geographic New Zealand Northeast India Northern Lights Octola Oman Paris Ras Al Khaimah Reunion Island Scotland Seychelles Shimla Shreedhar South Africa Super Eight Golf Championship Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives THRS Thailand United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Yala Yatra Zion Hills ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryOne Last Time by South London HiFiEt Voila by Chris Haugen

Diyanat Ali is an adventurer, mystic, outdoorsman, and a teacher. He founded the Great Adventure Hyderabad Club, and Outlife to bring people to the outdoors and encourage them to learn amid nature. Expect to find him unwinding between projects at a trail near you. See his website Follow him on Instagram Like his facebook page Chat with him on Twitter Check his LinkedIn profile Listen to his journey from exploring his rocky neighborhood as a kid, and stints in the corporate industry, to now sharing the joy of the outdoors with like-minded folks. Great Hyderabad Adventure Club is among India's top active clubs of its kind that hosts climbing expeditions and leisurely weekend hikes to annual triathlons and rock climbing events. See the website Follow GHAC on Instagram Like their Facebook page Join in to participate in regular outdoor activities, volunteer for happenings, or sign up for certification courses. Outlife invites guests for themed programs that include outdoor training, mystic retreats, experiential education, and nature-based therapies. You can immerse in multi-day sessions that aim to heal the body, mind, and soul. See the website Watch their channel on YouTube Like their Facebook page Chat with them on Twitter ******* Also mentioned in the podcastAhmed 'Maddy' Ananthagiri Hills Annapurna Base Camp Arun Raj Bhongir Fort Col. Rajeev Sharma Deepam Morporia Dr Prasad Duke's Nose Everest Base Camp GHAC - Hyderabad Climbers GHAC Social GHAC - Travel & Leisure Graham Hancock Hemanth Hyderabad Bouldering Cup Hyderabad Triathlon Hyderabad Rockathon Hyderabad Biryani Indian Mountaineering Foundation Iquitos Jihad-e-Akbar Leadcraft Manideep Manisha Moula Ali National Cadet Corps NOLS - National Outdoor Leadership School Non-violent communication NVC Convention India Outdoor Leadership Certification Padmaja Reena Robinson Crusoe Rumi Sakina Seema Selfcraft Shamanic Journeying Shekhar Babu Bachinepally Sindbad the Sailor Society to Save Rocks Soulcraft Sufi Sujay Suresh Sweat Lodge Teamcraft The Birdwatcher Society The Hyderabad Bird Race Ujwal Vibha Vineeta Vishwas Parchuray Yadagirigutta Zikr ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryEternal Structures by Asher Fulero Song of Mirrors by Unicorn Heads

Nivedita Mummadi is a rural development advocate, and the founder of Dirty Feet. You are likely to find her surrounded by kids, out introducing them to the colorful Indian countryside. Listen to her journey from studying rural management and road tripping with family, to working in fishing villages affected by tsunami, and now offering experiential tours that connect urban kids with rural communities and lifestyles. Dirty Feet is an experiential tour company based out of Hyderabad. Primarily catering to kids, and the kid in us, to explore the culture, history, and occupations of the village folk. Let your kids sign up for small group, day excursions that allow you to be immersed within the hinterland in the heart of the Deccan Plateau. ******* Also mentioned on the podcast Amul Anjali Gupta Archana Lhonde Bhongir Cheriyal paintings Chikal Kalo Deccan Plateau Dholu Vinyasam Diviseema Global Edge School Hussain Sagar Lake Institute of Rural Management, Anand International Organization for Migration Jinkapaalam Keesargutta Koitur Lambadas La Tomatina Mahipal NASA Shamirpet Shekar Surf Excel Tank Bund The Deccan Trailblazers Tirupati ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio LibraryBike Sharing To Paradise by Dan Bodan

Jonty Rajagopalan is a seasoned tour leader, and owner of Detours India. She loves to explore a destination through its food, crafts, and history. Follow her on Instagram Chat with her on Twitter Listen to her journey from working in corporate retail sales, and a stint in social development programs, to now showcasing the hidden treasures of Hyderabad, and multi-city culinary tours across India. Expect to find her looking for the next best bread at a local bakery somewhere in the world! Detours India is a boutique travel company based in Hyderabad that offers customised and offbeat experiential tours to individuals and small groups. Be it sampling regional street food and getting a glimpse of native crafts, or learning about the city's fascinating history and the role of modern India, Detours India aims to bring in different perspectives. ******* Also mentioned on the podcast Archaeological Society of India Banjara community Bidri Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bukhara Carry Your Bottle Char Minar Dakhni culture EcoPosro Falaknuma Palace France - wine tours Ganga Jamuni culture Golconda Fort Gol Gumbaz HITEC City Ikat Indus Valley Civilization INTACH Bengaluru Kakatiya Dynasty Meher Baba - The Silent Baba MTR Paigah Tombs Pembarthi Qutub Shahi Tombs Roads & Kingdoms Salar Jung Museum Samarkhand Sarailzima food Save The Rocks Society Scotland - whisky tour Telangana food Titan Uzbekistan Vogue XLRI ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio Library Melting Sands by ELPHNT

Shagun Segan is a travel and lifestyle blogger, and the creator of Eat Trip Click. When not exploring India on his motorbike, you might bump into him in one of the lesser visited destinations. Between travel adventures, he also dabbles in sales and marketing gigs for tech companies. Chat with him on Twitter Neharika Nath is a content creator who also shares travel experiences with her soul mate Shagun, on her Instagram feed. Eat Trip Click is a food, travel, and photography blog and Instagram channel that showcases the experiences through the eyes of Shagun Segan, from his travels across the world. See the website Like their Facebook page ****** Aish AJ Hackett Macau Tower Bungy Jump Aniketh MJ Blackberry Bonalu Boomerang Canon Cinque Terre Duncan Viegas Falaknuma Palace Famous Ice cream Four Seasons Game of Thrones Golconda Fort Hampi Hyderabadi Biryani Paradise Biryani Pista House Matrix MDH Moment Moazzam Jahi market Shah Ghouse Sharm El Sheikh Sky Dive Dubai The Last Resort Tik Tok Tulum UNESCO Virupaksha Temple Zaika E Hyderabad ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio Library Sunrise Drive by South London HiFi

Anika Proença is a poet, event manager, and the founder of The Balance Project. When not running slacklines over waterbodies, she can be found expressing her thoughts over prose, or curating intimate events. Know more about her on Facebook Follow her on Instagram Listen to her journey from dropping out of rigid education systems to now bringing people and ideas together through sports, art and music. Indigo Minds creates safe and collaborative spaces for creative individuals to express their ideas freely. The Balance Project is a social initiative forging a community of arts and sports enthusiasts. Join in to find your balance on the line and in life! Drop by to the Jardim Garcia de Orta in Panjim, Goa, every Sunday, to hang out with the tribe over slacklines, skateboards, and songs. ******* 6 Assagao An American Prayer Anarchy Anveer Mehta Arrival Baba Rampuri Baba Rampuri Dhuni BCCI Bishop Cotton's Girls High School Blake Bob Marley Christina Tattersall Clube Vasco da Gama Corporation of the City of Panjim Crossing Lines Cubbon Park Decathlon Electric Cars Hostel Ender's Game EVS Father Bismark Dias FC Goa Flyboard India Friedrich Nietzsche Funky Heads Goa Foundation Goa Revolution Day Goa Speaks Goa Tourism Haiku Hasan Minaj Helicon ICC IPL Interstellar Ishtvan Sky James Douglas Morrison Jardim Garcia da Orta Jimmy Hendrix Julio Keith Mater Dei Institution Mikhail Rodrigues Nathan Vaz National Law School National Legal Services Authority Nostradamus Osho Ozone Layer Paradise School Parvez Shaikh Queen Elizabeth II Quora Rainforest Challenge Roque Lazarus Saligao Solid Waste Management Plant Shiksha Niketan Sibby Varghese St Xavier's, Bombay Suryademah Tennyson The Builders The Patriot Act The Second Coming The Spoke Zarathustra Trek Tales VM Salgaoncar College of Law William Butler Yeats Youth For Christ ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio Library Dragonfly by Quincas Moreira

Nirmal Kulkarni is a herpetologist, nature photographer, conservation scientist, ecologist, artist, and an author. He is also the founder of Herpactive, and serves as the Chairman of Mhadei Research Center. Follow him on Instagram Like his Facebook page Know more on Wikipedia Whether you join him on extended walks through forests and interact with tribal communities, or admire his wildlife themed art, expect to gain an insight into the wonders of the Western Ghats, especially across the forests of Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. Listen to his journey from rescuing snakes in neighborhood homes as a kid and using art for wildlife campaigns in college, to now discovering new species and conserving reptiles and amphibians in India. Herpactive is an initiative that is dedicated to on-site conservation, surveys, and workshops concerning herpetofauna. Embark on guided treks and expeditions lasting up to a week, to explore rare and endemic species of reptiles and amphibians in the Western Ghats and Northeast of India. Mhadei Research Center is a field base within the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary that offers volunteering opportunities with a comfortable space that includes a knowledge resource, research equipment, and ensuite accommodations. Hypnale Research Station in Kuveshi nearby, is the first among a network of research stations that was set up with an aim to support and share information about ongoing projects. Wildernest is an eco-conscious retreat nestled on a wooded ridge in the Chorla Ghats. Enjoy an intimate wilderness experience that includes nature trails and an infinity swimming pool that affords panoramic vistas of the lush Swapnagandha Valley. ******* Also mentioned in the episode: Annihilation Apatanis Assavri Kulkarni Banastarim Castle Rock Civet Claude Alvares Coorg Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary Dudhsagar Waterfalls Father Jokiem Flying Squirrel Freston Marc Sirur Goa State Wildlife Advisory Board Goa University Government of Arunachal Pradesh Government of Goa Government of Karnataka Himalayas Hump-nosed Pit Viper Indian Army Indian Institute of Science Indian Snakes Kali Tiger Reserve Katraj Snake Park King Cobra Kuveshi Laskar Madras Crocodile Bank Mapusa Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary National Biodiversity Strategy Enaction Plan National Geographic Neil Chattopadhyay Nilgiri thar Northeast IndiaProject Tiger Ranthambore Tiger Reserve Romulus Whitaker Sahyadris Slender Loris South West Monsoon Srilanka St Britto Steve Irvin Talle Valley The Goan Jungle Book WWF Ziro Valley ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio Library Kalimachou by Dan Bodan Triumph by Yung Logos Versace Beat by Yung Logos

Varun Hegde is a storyteller, local expert guide, and the founder of Soul Travelling. When he's not researching trails in new destinations, you might bump into him backpacking somewhere in the world. Listen to his journey from gaining an electronics education followed by a stint in the IT industry to travelling across Europe when he moved for work, and now contributing to Goa's shifting perspectives by sharing offbeat experiences. Soul Travelling is a boutique travel operator that specializes in offbeat travel experiences. Currently offering a couple dozen small-group guided trails across the villages of Goa, you can explore local legends, festivals, architecture, food, history, and lifestyles. Check their website Follow them on Instagram Like their Facebook page Join in for immersive experiences courtesy of local subject experts. Hop between local taverns or traditional food joints. Gain an insight into Goa's rich history through its people and hidden finds. Enjoy traditional games of old at the annual Games of Goa festival. Have fun playing outdoor and board games that were significant in the growing up years of the 90s kids.  During the intimate Safarnama Courtyard sessions, listen to individuals with amazing travel stories, which are expressed through poetry, music, or a stand up comedy! ******* Kindly note while listening: Since 2016, Simone Moro, Alex Txicon & Ali Sadpara completed the first winter ascent of Nanga Parbat (8,126 m), reaching its summit on February 16, 2016. In this episode we speak of a video advertisement that The North Face released prior to this. Also mentioned in this episode: Archimedes AustraliaBascilica of Bom Jesus Bebinca Ben Nevis Bhoomij Heritage Canacona Cazulo Chandor Chikal Kalo Chondeshwar Chorao Clyde Tellis Curdi DesmondJi Eiffel Tower Goa Tourism Department Gunpowder Hansel Vaz Ibn Battuta Iceland Infosys Insider Japan Kadambas Kaavi Art Kedar Borker La Tomatina Le Catacombes de Paris Lhotse Mackinlay Barreto Maendra Alvares Make It Happen Maria Victor McLeodganj Mount Everest Musal Khell Nanga Parbat Netflix Old Goa Paroda Prajal Sakhardande Rachol Ruin Pubs Sanjeev Sardesai Sawani Shetye Shisharanni Soro South America Spiti Valley Subodh Kerkar Supriya Vohra Tallulah D'silva Tawang TCS The Local Beat The North Face The Ugly Indian UNESCO Uzbekistan Venice Villa Blanche WOW Air ****** Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of Icons8 and YouTube Audio Library Et Voila by Chris Haugen Silkworm by Quincas Moreira Music by Ilya Marphin from Fugue