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The reDiscovery Podcast

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Political analyst Ambika Vishwanath and corporate executive Hoshner Reporter quit their day jobs in 2015 and set out on a journey to explore India. Now that has grown into a lifestyle of travel of our vast, and diverse country. In their show ‘The ReDiscovery Podcast’ from February 28th 2017, every episode features them looking back on the highlights of their travel of over 15000 kilometres, 13 states, and everything in between.

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Episodes

S04 E10: Love Food, Will Travel feat. Pankil Shah and Sumit Gambhir

In the season finale episode we have special guests Pankil Shah and Sumit Gambhir, who along with Abhishek Honawar run the Bombay based Woodside Inn and other restaurants, talking about opening our minds and palettes. Ambika and Hoshner talk to the boys about food inspired by their travels, their best food memories from around India and what's the secret ingredient behind two decades of managing restaurants in India! Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: ...

Dec 02, 201840 minSeason 4Ep. 10

S04 E09: Our Favourite Homestays Part II

Ambika and Hoshner answer one of the most frequently asked question - What are their favourite homestays? On this episode, they talk about their wonderful experiences at different homestays across the country. Stay tuned for the travel tip! Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 20, 201828 minSeason 4Ep. 9

S04 E08: Why Bihar Should Be On Your Travel List

"Wait, Bihar?" you wonder. Yes, but the fact is that the ancient cradle of Buddhism, Bihar has a lot to offer! Buddhist temples, heritage art & cultural sites and some of the yummiest Asian food in the country. Tune in to find out why you should consider Bihar for your next vacation! Stay tuned for the travel tip! Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpo...

Nov 13, 201830 minSeason 4Ep. 8

S04 E07: Kutch Beyond The Rann

A lot has been said about the surrealistic beauty of the Rann of Kutch. In this episode, Ambika and Hoshner talk about Kutch beyond just the Rann. They talk Hodka village, embroidery workshops, pottery and the many different art forms you can see in the villages around the Rann. Stay tuned for a fun travel tip at the end of the episode! Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website ...

Nov 06, 201829 minSeason 4Ep. 7

S04 E06: Re-Discovering Mumbai Part II

We travel the country and the world and often tend to forget what’s around us. Join Ambika and Hoshner as they explore more of this metropolitan - from the stunning Bhau Daji Lad Museum to touring the world's most famous slum Dharavi. Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 30, 201827 minSeason 4Ep. 6

S04 E05: Best Himalayan Treks For Beginners

At 36, Hoshner embarked on his first proper Himalayan trek in beautiful Uttarakhand, on his birthday! If you are an amateur or a beginner in trekking, tune in to hear their novice trekking stories and some great options for treks for beginners that will have you hooked. Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Oct 23, 201828 minSeason 4Ep. 5

S04 E04: It's Safari Time!

With over 100 national parks, India has an amazing array of wildlife! Planning a safari vacation can be daunting. Listen to this episode as Ambika and Hoshner talk about some of their favourite parks and let you in on all the little details on planning a safari! Fun Fact: Your hosts Ambika and Hoshner met each other for the first time on a safari! Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out o...

Oct 16, 201824 minSeason 4Ep. 4

S04 E03: Offbeat Road Trips to Discover India

India has some fantastic but over done road trip options including the Manali to Leh highway or the Konkan coast. In this episode Ambika and Hoshner detail a couple of offbeat options for you, complete with where to stay and what to eat. Bonus trip at the end of the episode, listen in! Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/li...

Oct 09, 201840 minSeason 4Ep. 3

S04 E02: Y(Our) Winter Wish List

Ambika and Hoshner talk about going back to some of their favourite places at a different time, and during a better season. Winter is a great time to travel in India, from diving in the Andamans to skiing in Auli to enjoy the sunset in Landour - and we are spoilt for choice. In this episode we narrow down the list and make the choice easier for you. Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out...

Oct 02, 201826 minSeason 4Ep. 2

S04 E01: Quitting Your Job To Travel - Is It For You?

Yes! We are back with an all new season. We start the season by answering some of the most frequently asked questions about our freelance travel lifestyle, how we embarked on this journey, is it everything it's cracked up to be and most-importantly - Is it for you? Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Sep 25, 201827 minSeason 4Ep. 1

S03 E10: Blue Yonder – Tourism that benefits communities

Here is a travel company that engages with communities, artisans and storytellers to take you on in-depth journeys with local communities as major stakeholders in these endeavors. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Mar 26, 201829 minSeason 3Ep. 10

S03 E09: A centuries old family style Ganpati celebration in Goa

We chat with Zinnia Mandrekar about her quest to document 16 generations of her family, their heritage home and unique family style Ganpathi in Goa. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 19, 201829 minSeason 3Ep. 9

S03 E08: One Naga’s quest to bring back the animals

An NGO in central Nagaland that is working against old customs to change mindsets and introduce wildlife and forest conservation methods. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 12, 201828 minSeason 3Ep. 8

S03 E07: Devrai Art Village – Livelihood through

Ambika and Hoshner chat with Mrs Mandakini Mathur whose passion has brought an age old art form to the forefront with modern design and thinking whilst helping artisans from Naxal affected areas. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts See omnystudio.com/list...

Mar 05, 201832 minSeason 3Ep. 7

S03 E06: Umoja – Making travel accessible for the disabled

Travel is not just the purview of a few and with this adage Yeshwant Holkar talks about the challenges faced by people with physical disabilities and the work they are doing to make travel more accessible. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts See omnystudi...

Feb 26, 201832 minSeason 3Ep. 6

S03 E05: Preserving the heritage of Living Homes

One of the last living homes of the Namboodari community with four inner courtyards and a unique system of cultural preservation that we experienced during a recent trip to Kerala. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Feb 19, 201829 minSeason 3Ep. 5

S03 E04: Documenting vanishing cultures for the next generation

In conversation with Phejin Konyak, who has traveled around her region to document her tribe's dying tattoo culture in a recently released book. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 12, 201834 minSeason 3Ep. 4

S03 E03: Give Back Give Away - Using Travel to support communities

This unique travel company brings travelers closer to the places they visit through social projects designed to improve lives of local communities. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 05, 201826 minSeason 3Ep. 3

S03E02: Homestays as a means of dignified livelihood

In the heart of Madhya Pradesh, a small NGO is using travel as a means to provide livelihoods and help lower caste communities find a dignified place in society. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 29, 201823 minSeason 3Ep. 2

S03E01: Chatting about Responsible Tourism with NGT India Editor

Ambika and Hoshner chat with Shreevatsa Nevatia about favorite travel spots, India, responsible tourism and using travel as a means to go beyond. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 22, 201842 minSeason 3Ep. 1

The Journey Continues (Preview to Season 3)

On Season 3 of The ReDiscoveryPodcast, Ambika and Hoshner introduce you to people and organisations who are working towards preserving old art forms and heritage, giving back to local communities and making travel more than just ticking sights off a list. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts ...

Jan 19, 201853 secSeason 3Ep. 1

S02E10: Your Travel Questions Answered

On the final episode of the second season, we answer questions from our readers and listeners on travel tips, recommendations, best routes, our favourite state to visit and more. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

Sep 04, 201731 minSeason 2Ep. 10

S02E09: Amazing (and easy) trips across the North East

Exploring to the North East of the country is something that every traveler dreams of, but it seems a little difficult and it always feels like there is not enough time to do it. Here we present 3 fun and exciting trips across 3 states in the region that are easy to plan, don't require weeks and are not horrendously expensive either. So start packing Now! For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, co...

Aug 28, 201724 minSeason 2Ep. 9

S02E08: Exploring Bombay

Very often we tend not to explore our own backyards, with the idea that it will get done some day. So for all you Bombay folk and for those visiting the city, here is a list of funky things to do in the city that show you a completely different side to this bustling metropolis. What are you waiting for? For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook....

Aug 21, 201725 minSeason 2Ep. 8

S02E07: Cool shopping ideas across the country

India is full of amazing things to buy, from art and artifacts to antiques and textiles, and it’s always nice to pick up a little something and take home a little piece of art and culture. In the episode, we talk about some off beat shopping ideas to indulge in while traveling around the country, which inspired us to find that little bit of extra space in our already overstuffed backpacks! For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production;...

Aug 14, 201725 minSeason 2Ep. 7

S02E06: Your Guide to Ziro

One of our favourite places, the Ziro Valley, plays host every year to the wonderful Ziro Festival of Music, which we love and have been to twice. With the festival coming up in September, we are here to help you plan an ideal trip to this beautiful corner of the country, listen to some great music, gorge on yummy food and meet interesting and quirky fellow travellers, all with a very special guest. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM P...

Aug 07, 201737 minSeason 2Ep. 6

S02E05: Some of our favourite home-stays

There is no better way to experience a place than by staying with a local family, be it in a small village or a big town or in the middle of the jungle. We love home-stays and here we bring to you some of our favorites, where we’ve had great experiences in some stunning locations and eaten some yummy authentic local homemade food. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indu...

Jul 31, 201722 minSeason 2Ep. 5

S02E04: Agra Beyond the Taj

The iconic Taj Mahal is a must see on every tourist's list and gets thousands of visitors every day from all over the world. However, hidden in the shadow of this famous monument, Agra has plenty more to offer and we take you on a journey to discover this beautiful ancient city of the Mughals. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpod...

Jul 24, 201725 minSeason 2Ep. 4

S02E03: Proposed UNESCO Sites to Visit

UNESCO World Heritage sites present some of the best places a country has to offer and waiting in line to receive this badge of honor are countless other fabulous monuments, places of natural beauty and cultural spaces. We present 4 such places which have been nominated to be UNESCO sites but haven't yet been inundated with tourists, thus making for a lovely viewing experience. Oh and visiting these sites before everyone else will also earn you some bragging rights! You can visit our website: ht...

Jul 17, 201728 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S02E02: Planning the Perfect Ladakh Trip

Featuring on everyone’s bucket list, planning a trip to Ladakh, is a little daunting. It’s far and seems quite expensive, with options aplenty. In this episode, we help you plan your perfect Ladakh trip, covering not only the usual must do’s, but also some offbeat locations with a special guest who is a veteran of the region. You can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook...

Jul 10, 201729 minSeason 2Ep. 2
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