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Trip With me

I am sure there is nobody who hates travelling. But recently I came across a guy who gave me serious travel goals. Now it is one thing to keep wishing and sighing looking at the various road trips people take and another thing to actually experience one. So, this man went on a 30 days trip travelling across India from tip to top recording his experiences with the people he met on the way.

Just the idea itself sounds so thrilling on paper but it is much more than just that. So much hard work, meticulous planning, unplanned roadblocks, language barriers, extreme weather climates and all that can be considered a road block is also a part of this trip. But as they say, all's well that ends well. The trip is a lesson waiting to be learnt for all of us in the form of these videos. 

From their Page

As a storyteller, Shubh, the creator of the series #tripwithme, wanted to do a little more. He wanted to fly, to be able to see the world from above, just so that he could share another story with you


I have been following this series and am completely hooked. I wish someday I get to see my country exactly like this. And till then he continues to be an inspiration.

Leaving his introductory YouTube video to tease that travel lover in you:


P.S: Don't forget to check out their other videos and follow the series. You will surely love it!

P.P.S: This is NOT a sponsored post. I loved their concept and am just trying to do my bit for them.

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