What is Vacaywork and Who is Behind it?
Hello Travellers!
We’re Ashrith and Sahana, flashpackers from India, and we believe travel is the best way to expand your horizons—without needing to be a full-time nomad.
Do you really have to quit your 9-5, sell all your stuff, and become a full-time traveller? Hardly!
Full-time travel is cool, but so is exploring the world without giving up your dream job. You don’t have to rely on cliché, cookie-cutter bus tours either.
The real joy of travel comes from planning your own adventure and diving into a place headfirst. That satisfaction? Immense. Plus, the confidence boost of navigating new places solo is unbeatable.
Without knowing a word of Persian, we navigated through Iran and had a wonderful time. We’re anime fans who don’t understand a bit of Japanese, yet our 19-day trip to Japan was absolutely kickass and one of the most memorable experiences we’ve had!
And guess what? We’re here to show you how to do it—all without giving up your day job.
What do you find on Vacaywork?
Destination guides, detailed itineraries, travel tips, and yes, all the mistakes we made so you don’t have to. With this, you can craft your own trip plans and explore at your own pace.
Our blog is perfect for vacationers who take a couple of breaks a year and are fed up with those “See Europe in 7 Days” bus tours. Honestly 2 weeks in Austria wasn’t enough for us and 19 Days in Japan flew like 19 seconds!
Whether you’ve got one week or three, we’ll help you plan your trips your way.
Travelling with someone else’s itinerary is like marrying a person you’ve never dated. You know nothing about them, but someone said they’re great, so you went for it. The same goes for fixed itineraries from travel agents who rush you through places with just enough time for a quick photo.
We loved hiking for 21km in one single day at Petra and recommend it to all! But you may not be a hiker. Your idea of vacationng may be chilling on Mirissa beach in Sri Lanka without doing much.
So how do these detailed guides help you?
With our Travel guides, you’ll get all the details on how to get there, what to do, and personal tips on why we loved—or loathed—a place. This way, you can decide if a destination is really your cup of tea—or not!
As flashpackers on budget who enjoy a bit of comfort without breaking the bank, we’ll show you how to spend your money wisely on experiences that matter. We’re big fans of public transport—it keeps us on budget, so we even include bus and train numbers in our tips!
Why Trust Us?
We’re all about honesty, transparency, and sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly of our travels. No sugar-coating here!
All our travel guides are based on places we’ve personally visited—no guest posts, no fluff.
We know how precious your hard-earned money and vacation days are, and we don’t want to waste them.
If a place was crowded, overpriced, or just plain dull, we’ll tell you outright. No place is perfect, and we don’t pretend otherwise – Just like Hallstatt in Austria.
Sahana is an architect with a Master’s in Architecture and teaches history to Gen Z kids. So, when she explains why the Parthenon in Athens is a marvel, she knows it inside and out.
Ashrith, a software engineer with a Master’s in Technology, is passionate about photography and takes most of the stunning photos you see on our blog.
Our trips revolve around beautiful historical locations, mountains, rivers, deserts—everywhere! And 99% of the images you see on our blog are taken by us, unless our phone or camera battery died along the way!
We’ve travelled to over 12 countries, all on our own. We’ve missed trains in Japan, taken tuk-tuks in Thailand, slept in airports at Istanbul to save money, and eaten food recommended by mosque security guards in Cairo!.
Vacaywork Authors Featured on
Sahana Kulur Articles in the Deccan Herald national newspapers.
Ashrith was at TEDxMITWPU on May 7 2022, as a speaker on the theme – Untapped Frequencies.
Listen to Sahana Kulur’s podcast in association with The Musafir Stories – India Travel Podcast.
Are Ashrith and Sahana a Couple?
Yes! We got married in 2018 after dating for 9 years—our love of travel definitely brought us closer. Our Honeymoon was for 24 days across Greece and Turkey.
We’re a couple of contrasts : Sahana’s a vegetarian who loves wandering ancient city alleys, while Ashrith’s a meat-eater who prefers the mountains.
Yet, we always find a way to blend our interests—nature and architecture—on every trip. Whether it is the Red Light District in Amsterdam or Brussels Art Nouveau street, we want to experience it all!
Ashrith hates packing, while Sahana has a checklist for everything. She’s hopeless with gadgets, and Ashrith treats them like his babies.
So, Why Do We Blog?
It all started as a personal memoir. Ashrith is forgetful, and Sahana is, let’s say, “creatively disorganized.” We needed a platform to share our stories and photos.
What began as a private blog for ourselves eventually turned into something bigger—our dream project.
Now, Vacaywork is all about helping people like us who want to explore the world without quitting their 9-5 jobs.
We’ve made it our mission to write honestly, helpfully, and with a sprinkle of humour.
What sets Vacaywork apart?
It’s the dynamic duo behind the blog – a non-vegetarian techie who loves hiking and beaches, traveling with a vegetarian architect passionate about history.
Two contrasting perspectives ensure you get diverse opinions and suggestions, letting you choose what suits you best.
Ashrith Shetty
The Photographer, Chicken lover, Fish craver, Gamer, Biker – Mountain lover who basks on the beach. Goes on dozens of boys trip with his folks – Read more about him and his patents achieved in Tech industry.
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Sahana Kulur
The vegetarian writer, handicraft collector – who loves historic city alleys & mountains. She loves taking her mom on trips. Read more about her & her National News Paper articles
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