Mark & Embark

Welcome to the 10th episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik.

On 15th August 2019, the 73rd Independence Day of India, PM Narendra Modi talked about promoting domestic tourism while addressing the nation from Red Fort. He said, “I know people travel abroad for holidays but can we think of visiting at least 15 tourist destinations across India before 2022 when we mark 75 years of independence.”

However, with the rise in the economy of these places through tourism, and with a growth in demand, their conditions are bound to get better in every aspect. And that will also result in more foreign tourists visiting India. 

We have curated a bucket list of 15 tourist destinations across India that you can travel to before 2022! Tune in! 

Check out the original blog post - 15 Off Beat Tourist Destinations In India That You Must Visit Before 2022 written by Shalini Mimani
 

A bit about our super epic trip planner

ScoutMyTrip allows 25 points on a single map compared to 10 that Google offers. To start doing that you'll need to head to the road trip planner and simply enter and start and end locations.

There is more you can do on the planner, and I would request you to check out our video tutorials.

You can also simply pick a curated road trip experiences that you and your friends can enjoy!

About how travel experts can help you on a better vacation!

Did you Indians spent over 900 million hours last year planning vacations? And even after spending so much time planning, they are still caught with uncertainties that come with travel - how are the roads, where are the good restaurants, will my family be comfortable and so on. So why not leave the planning to the experts; and travel worry free. All you need to do is Hire a Scout who does all this for you, and provides online virtual trip assistance while you are traveling.

Sounds like a good idea? Sure is, because it's the hottest innovation in the travel industry; and travelers love it!

It's time to Hire a Scout and travel worry free!  

Welcome to the 9th episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik.

Did you know that the ‘Heart of India’ is Madhya Pradesh? Why you ask? It is because, it is located in the central province or geographically in the heart of India.  It is the second-largest state of India (by area) and fifth largest by population. Given its longitudinal and latitudinal stretch, the state has many features that make it rich and resourceful. It has the country’s largest diamond and copper reserves and rich mineral resources. Some of the best temples and historical monuments of India are in MP. India’s major wildlife sanctuaries are also here and more than 30% of the state is covered in forests.

Madhya Pradesh has the biggest wildlife in India. There are 10 national parks, 6 Tiger Reserves, and 25 wildlife sanctuaries. More than 20% of India’s tigers reside here. Hence, it is the Tiger State of India. Along with it being the national animal of India, the tiger is also the national animal of Bangladesh, Malaysia, and South Korea. 

In India, there are about 50 Tiger Reserves, but nothing beats the majesty of Madhya Pradesh Wildlife. The six Tiger Reserves in the state are Kanha Tiger Reserve, Pench Tiger Reserve, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Panna Tiger Reserve, Satpura Tiger Reserve, and Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve. Amongst the six, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, and Panna are the best reserves belonging to the Madhya Pradesh Wildlife.

Tune in to this episode to discover all the reasons to visit wildlife in Madhya Pradesh. And if we manage to convince you enough to attend it, check out all the options to book your spot to visit this country!

Check out the original blog post - 6 Tiger Reserves in Madhya Pradesh That Are Open To Explore written by Latika Shrivastava
 

A bit about our super epic trip planner

ScoutMyTrip allows 25 points on a single map compared to 10 that Google offers. To start doing that you'll need to head to the road trip planner and simply enter and start and end locations.

There is more you can do on the planner, and I would request you to check out our video tutorials.

You can also simply pick a curated road trip experiences that you and your friends can enjoy!

About how travel experts can help you on a better vacation!

Did you Indians spent over 900 million hours last year planning vacations? And even after spending so much time planning, they are still caught with uncertainties that come with travel - how are the roads, where are the good restaurants, will my family be comfortable and so on. So why not leave the planning to the experts; and travel worry free. All you need to do is Hire a Scout who does all this for you, and provides online virtual trip assistance while you are traveling.

Sounds like a good idea? Sure is, because it's the hottest innovation in the travel industry; and travelers love it!

It's time to Hire a Scout and travel worry free!  

Welcome to the 8th episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik.

Sandwiched between China and India, Bhutan wasn’t unified until the 17th century. Four hundred years later, the country’s doors were open to tourists officially in 1974. Bhutan is also known as the “Land of the Thunder Dragon”. It is a tiny country deep within the mighty Himalayas. Bhutan is complete with stunning landscapes, legendary ancient temples and fortresses, colorful festivals, spicy yet delicious food, and mostly its authenticity. Since it is known for its amazing weather, every time is the best time to visit Bhutan.

Bhutan is not an ordinary place. It is an amply modern country and at the same time, it’s also medieval with one foot rooted deeply in its past. It has made sure that even though it’s moving forward towards modernization, it won’t lose its soul. Bhutan government emphasizes the preservation and promotion of culture and tradition, sustainable socio-economic development, and preservation and protection of the natural environment. The charms of this isolated Himalayan Kingdom are knitted strong within its cultural realms.

Tune in to this episode to discover all the reasons to visit Bhutan. And if we manage to convince you enough to attend it, check out all the options to book your spot to visit this country!

More details about booking Bhutan Trip: Bhutan Tour Packages

Check out the original blog post - 10 Reasons Why Bhutan Should Be Your Next Travel Destination written by Shalini Mimani 
 

A bit about our super epic trip planner

ScoutMyTrip allows 25 points on a single map compared to 10 that Google offers. To start doing that you'll need to head to the road trip planner and simply enter and start and end locations.

There is more you can do on the planner, and I would request you to check out our video tutorials.

You can also simply pick a curated road trip experiences that you and your friends can enjoy!

About how travel experts can help you on a better vacation!

Did you Indians spent over 900 million hours last year planning vacations? And even after spending so much time planning, they are still caught with uncertainties that come with travel - how are the roads, where are the good restaurants, will my family be comfortable and so on. So why not leave the planning to the experts; and travel worry free. All you need to do is Hire a Scout who does all this for you, and provides online virtual trip assistance while you are traveling.

Sounds like a good idea? Sure is, because it's the hottest innovation in the travel industry; and travelers love it!

It's time to Hire a Scout and travel worry free!  

Welcome to the 7th episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik.

The "Hornbill Festival" finds its name after the colorful and large forest bird, the “Indian hornbill’. The bird is a symbol of ‘respect’ and ‘folklore’ for residents of Nagaland. Nagaland is also known as the ‘Land of Festivals’ and hence, the Hornbill festival was initiated by the State Tourism of Arts and Cultural Department, to promote their cultural heritage and showcase their tribal culture.

Nagaland is one of the ‘seven sisters’ of North-east India, which is home to 16 different tribes. The festival, not only celebrates their culture but also diminishes the generation gap. It helps in bonding the different tribes of the state. The festivities begin in the first week of December every year. Celebrations begin in Kisama Heritage Village which is almost 12 km away from Kohima.

Tune in to this episode to discover all the reasons to attend the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland. And if we manage to convince you enough to attend it, check out all the options to book your spot to attend this extravaganza.

More details about booking your Hornbill experience: Hornbill Festival Bookings

Check out the original blog post - 7 Reasons To Attend the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland written by Shalini Mimani 
 

A bit about our super epic trip planner

ScoutMyTrip allows 25 points on a single map compared to 10 that Google offers. To start doing that you'll need to head to the road trip planner and simply enter and start and end locations.

There is more you can do on the planner, and I would request you to check out our video tutorials.

You can also simply pick a curated road trip experiences that you and your friends can enjoy!

About how travel experts can help you on a better vacation!

Did you Indians spent over 900 million hours last year planning vacations? And even after spending so much time planning, they are still caught with uncertainties that come with travel - how are the roads, where are the good restaurants, will my family be comfortable and so on. So why not leave the planning to the experts; and travel worry free. All you need to do is Hire a Scout who does all this for you, and provides online virtual trip assistance while you are traveling.

Sounds like a good idea? Sure is, because it's the hottest innovation in the travel industry; and travelers love it!

It's time to Hire a Scout and travel worry free!  

Welcome to the 6th episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Sunaina Aiyappa. 

From being the "Warrior with Ranks" to now being the "Woman on Wheels", Itisha has always been a patriot first! An Ex IAF officer, who climbed up the corporate ladder after her short service, has no looking back now! Mrs. Itisha Madhav has a passion for riding bikes and traveling where her work takes her or with the mere curiosity to explore. 

What makes her journey special is the immense love and respect she has for our brave men! Having said that, it is really inspiring to see Women of today living their dreams and traveling across the country to fulfill their passion!

We talk to her in a breezy conversation we go in depth to know more about her road trips, how her dad became her inspiration, learn more about how being a 'greedy traveler' is really a good thing and finally a quick fire round!  

A bit about our super epic trip planner

ScoutMyTrip allows 25 points on a single map compared to 10 that Google offers. To start doing that you'll need to head to the road trip planner and simply enter and start and end locations.

There is more you can do on the planner, and I would request you to check out our video tutorials.

You can also simply pick a curated road trip experiences that you and your friends can enjoy!

About how travel experts can help you on a better vacation!

Did you Indians spent over 900 million hours last year planning vacations? And even after spending so much time planning, they are still caught with uncertainties that come with travel - how are the roads, where are the good restaurants, will my family be comfortable and so on. So why not leave the planning to the experts; and travel worry free. All you need to do is Hire a Scout who does all this for you, and provides online virtual trip assistance while you are traveling.

Sounds like a good idea? Sure is, because it's the hottest innovation in the travel industry; and travelers love it!

It's time to Hire a Scout and travel worry free!  

Welcome to the 5th episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Vineet Rajan. 

Meenakshi Sai knew that if she wanted to see places and enjoy travelling, she would need to get it done her way! From doing road trips within the country to going overseas, she managed to strike each of them off her list. Each time, she did it with even more zest and confidence than the previous road trip.

We talk to her in a breezy conversation we go in depth to know more about her recent XPD Beyond Asia which covered India, Nepal, Tibet, China and Russia. We also speak about her other trips, how solo travel has treated her thus far, her support for fighting cervical cancer, Goldfish Trails and what she does for a living. Peppered through the conversation, there are hard to miss anecdotes and life lessons for every traveler worth their salt. 
To know more about Meenakshi, do check the earlier interview by Sunaina Aiyappa of her on our blog. You can also find out more about Meenakshi by following her on Instagram.

About the Goldfish Trails & supporting the fight against cervical cancer

During the podcast we spoke about Goldfish Trails, which is the social initiative to raise funds for the awareness of cervical cancer. Goldfish Trails under the RR Trust goes a long way in helping girls and women alike fight this deadly cancer. Do support them by checking out Goldfish Trails. You can also follow the Goldfish Trails on Instagram

About Lakeside Guest House

The guest house Meenakshi runs now is one of the most scenic places to spend some quiet time in South India. Rated very highly on TripAdvisor; it offers everything a discerning traveler would expect. 

A bit about our super epic trip planner

ScoutMyTrip allows 25 points on a single map compared to 10 that Google offers. To start doing that you'll need to head to the road trip planner and simply enter and start and end locations.

There is more you can do on the planner, and I would request you to check out our video tutorials.

You can also simply pick a curated road trip experiences that you and your friends can enjoy!

About how travel experts can help you on a better road trip

Did you Indians spent over 900 million hours last year planning road trips? And even after spending so much time planning, they are still caught with uncertainties that come with travel - how are the roads, where are the good restaurants, will my family be comfortable and so on. So why not leave the planning to the experts; and travel worry free. All you need to do is Hire a Scout who does all this for you, and provides online virtual trip assistance while you are traveling.

Sounds like a good idea? Sure is, because it's the hottest innovation in the travel industry; and travelers love it!

It's time to Hire a Scout and travel worry free!  

Welcome to the 4th episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik. 

The top wildlife sanctuaries in India have a magnificent appeal which is a major tourist attraction. The diverse and rich wildlife is worth exploring. Watching the wild animals at their natural habitats is a thrilling experience for tourists, adventure freaks and nature lovers. Different wildlife sanctuaries have conserved wildlife successfully. These wildlife sanctuaries are spectacular to witness the beauty of dense forests as well as the flora and fauna.

To experience the exquisite wildlife in India, this podcast takes you on an audio journey to the best places to travel and what they offer in many unique ways.

Read the original Blog post about the famous wildlife sanctuaries in India. 

A bit about our super epic road trip planner

ScoutMyTrip allows 25 points on a single map compared to 10 that Google offers. To start doing that you'll need to head to the road trip planner and simply enter and start and end locations.

There is more you can do on the planner, and I would request you to check out our video tutorials.

You can also simply pick a curated road trip experiences that you and your friends can enjoy!

About how travel experts can help you on a better road trip

Did you Indians spent over 900 million hours last year planning road trips? And even after spending so much time planning, they are still caught with uncertainties that come with travel - how are the roads, where are the good restaurants, will my family be comfortable and so on. So why not leave the planning to the experts; and travel worry free. All you need to do is Hire a Scout who does all this for you, and provides online virtual trip assistance while you are traveling.

Sounds like a good idea? Sure is, because it's the hottest innovation in the travel industry; and travelers love it!

It's time to Hire a Scout and travel worry free!  

Welcome to the 3rd episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik.  

A road trip is just not about arriving at the destination. Neither just about having a good time on four wheels. It is an opportunity to break free from your mundane routine. It is a chance to explore the unexplored. Those carefree days speeding on highways or dirt roads clear your head. Driving has a therapeutic effect and gives you that chance to introspect.

Sometimes a road trip may not even end as you had planned. But if you can reflect back on those memories with a smile on your face and a silent tear in your eye, then it was all worth it.

If nothing else, a road trip most definitely teaches you some life lessons that no form of formal education will ever teach you. In this episode Myra talks about 7 life lessons only road trips can teach you.

Original Blog post about road trip life lessons was written by Shalini Mimani on our blog.

A bit about our super epic road trip planner

ScoutMyTrip allows 25 points on a single map compared to 10 that Google offers. To start doing that you'll need to head to the road trip planner and simply enter and start and end locations.

There is more you can do on the planner, and I would request you to check out our video tutorials.

You can also simply pick a curated road trip experiences that you and your friends can enjoy!

About how travel experts can help you on a better road trip

Did you Indians spent over 900 million hours last year planning road trips? And even after spending so much time planning, they are still caught with uncertainties that come with travel - how are the roads, where are the good restaurants, will my family be comfortable and so on. So why not leave the planning to the experts; and travel worry free. All you need to do is Hire a Scout who does all this for you, and provides online virtual trip assistance while you are traveling.

Sounds like a good idea? Sure is, because it's the hottest innovation in the travel industry; and travelers love it!

It's time to Hire a Scout and travel worry free!  

Welcome to the 2nd episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik.

In this episode Myra talks about 5 essential things to know before a road trip Nagaland. Nagaland is a state in Northeast India, bordering Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Myanmar, and Manipur. It is one of the smallest states in India with an area but has a great variety of flora and fauna and deep and rich heritage.

If you’re planning to travel to Nagaland (and you should!), it’ll be nice to remember these cool facts before you go. It’s such a wonderful place that knowing a bit more than every other tourist will add another level of enjoyment to your road trip.

Original Blog post about a Nagaland Road Trip also written by the host Myra Naik.

A bit about our super epic road trip planner

ScoutMyTrip allows 25 points on a single map compared to 10 that Google offers. To start doing that you'll need to head to the road trip planner and simply enter and start and end locations.

There is more you can do on the planner, and I would request you to check out our video tutorials.

You can also simply pick a curated road trip package that you and your friends can enjoy!

About how travel experts can help you on a better road trip

Did you Indians spent over 900 million hours last year planning road trips? And even after spending so much time planning, they are still caught with uncertainties that come with travel - how are the roads, where are the good restaurants, will my family be comfortable and so on. So why not leave the planning to the experts; and travel worry free. All you need to do is Hire a Scout who does all this for you, and provides online virtual trip assistance while you are traveling.

Sounds like a good idea? Sure is, because it's the hottest innovation in the travel industry; and travelers love it!

It's time to Hire a Scout and travel worry free!  

Welcome to the 1st episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik. 

In this episode Myra talks about the packing essentials for any road trip. While this list may sound very exhaustive, please keep in mind that this is considering longer road trips as well. While for short ones which could be for a weekend, you could skip on a few items - we would still advise having some basic items in your car always. 

Lists are a lifesaver whenever you are planning a trip, be it things to pack, attractions to check out or local specialties to try out. So we got our heads together to come up with an extensive road trip packing list for you. What you pack depends on the destination, time of the year and number of days you are traveling amongst other things.

When you are packing for a road trip though, there are certain essential things you should remember to pack to make your time on the road fun and comfortable. So here we go with the road trip packing list essentials by ScoutMyTrip.. in the voice of Myra.

Road Trip Packing List Essentials

Original article written by Aparajita Mitra published on the ScoutMyTrip Blog

Rock songs for a road trip (Volume 1) 

A bit about our super epic road trip planner

ScoutMyTrip allows 25 points on a single map compared to 10 that Google offers. To start doing that you'll need to head to the road trip planner and simply enter and start and end locations.

There is more you can do on the planner, and I would request you to check out our video tutorials.

If you would want us to plan the trip for you, check out our pricing for road trip planning services or simply pick a curated road trip package that you and your friends can enjoy!

About how travel experts can help you on a better road trip

Did you Indians spent over 900 million hours last year planning road trips? And even after spending so much time planning, they are still caught with uncertainties that come with travel - how are the roads, where are the good restaurants, will my family be comfortable and so on. So why not leave the planning to the experts; and travel worry free. All you need to do is Hire a Scout who does all this for you, and provides online virtual trip assistance while you are traveling.

Sounds like a good idea? Sure is, because it's the hottest innovation in the travel industry; and travelers love it!

It's time to Hire a Scout and travel worry free!