Hey there! Namaste. Welcome to Vacaywork – the spot where the love for travelling meets the passion for profession. I’m Ashrith, and she’s Sahana – the brains behind Vacaywork. As passionate Indian travelers, we first explored the wonders of our homeland India before taking on global adventures in 2018.
Have you ever thought of any of these?
“I don’t want to give up my 9-5, but still, is travel possible?”
“How to plan a trip to travel individually and not depend on a tour organizer?”
“Why don’t I feel great after a trip like others do?”
“How to pick a destination?”
“Should I be filthy rich to afford traveling?”
“I want to learn how to travel independently, where to start planning?”
You are not alone – We are here to help you with that perfectly because a long time back in 2018, we asked some of these questions to ourselves, and we have found answers.
Why not quit the 9-5 and travel full-time?
For us, the answer lies in finding joy in both our professions and our travels. As a techie and an architect, we relish the dopamine of work and the thrill of exploration. Travelling a few weeks each year keeps us connected to family, pays the bills, and lets us live the lifestyle we desire beyond our travel adventures.
The key to happiness, according to Paulo Coelho, is to witness all the marvels of the world and never forget the drops of oil on the spoon. Learning to balance our lives, we ensure these drops don’t hinder us from experiencing the wonders of the world.
Since launching our blog in 2021, we’ve helped many individuals not only in taking vacations but in making their travels more meaningful by guiding them to travel independently – not just to see a place but to truly experience it.”
What awaits you here?
How to Travel in XYZ with detailed DIY itineraries – You find joy in traveling when you plan and do it yourselves. Letting others organise your trip is like, allowing someone else decide which ice cream flavor makes you happy . If we can pick, plan, and relish the joy of independent traveling despite having a 9-5, you can do it too. It isn’t rocket science, just a bit of planning.
Planning a trip can be a bit overwhelming for some folks. Some might not even know where to start or get bogged down with all the info floating around on the internet. No worries, though – we’re here to help you plan your trip for a better experience, both in the philosophical and financial sense.
We got stories and Practical Travel Tips
Our Travel Guides spill the beans on getting a tourist visa, using public transport, understanding local customs, finding local grub (both veg and non-veg), budgeting for your trip, what to pack, and, of course, cool places to check out. It’s like a DIY kit for things to do and not do in different spots.
And just so you know, we won’t be telling you every place we visited is a beauty – real traveling has its ups and downs, and we’ll share the nitty-gritty with you, no sugarcoating!With a focus on part-time travel, mid-range budget planning, and a mix of successes and epic fails, we are here to help you become independent travelers like us.
How is our Travel Content useful to you?
Bid farewell to cookie-cutter tours and go through our guides covering everything from obtaining a tourist visa to navigating local customs, finding vegetarian and non-vegetarian local food, budgeting for your trip, and must-visit places. We share the real highs and lows of our journeys without sugarcoating, offering authentic and practical insights. We even show you which travel websites are reliable that can help you do this.
Born, raised, and residing in India, we uncover the hidden gems of our country India – the 7th largest and most diverse in the world. While we may not be venturing to the Southern Hemisphere, we consistently explore our motherland. So those tips, tricks and places to visit in India you find here are truly from insiders.
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.
Why travel blogging?
It began when the forgetful man Ashrith asked his wife Sahana with eidetic memory, “Where is Madaba” when she bragged about how beautiful Madaba Mosaics were. Soon she realised if she didn’t pen down the memories, her husband might even ask, “Did we go to Nagano ever?”- So the idea of documenting stories started here.
After our first two international trips, we realized many are part-time travellers like us. Plus, Ashrith is forgetful, Sahana is messy – our blog is a treasure book for organized memories and reliving experiences. Expect ‘Filmy stories’ blending Ashrith’s gaming with Sahana’s love for architecture on vacaywork.
What type of travellers are we?
Not luxury, not super-budget backpacking – we fall in between as flashpackers. We plan meticulously but embrace the flow, exploring local squares, parks, and off-beaten tracks. Our love for culture, history, and heritage drives our journey, and you’ll find us using local transports, especially trains, whenever possible.
Vacaywork Authors Featured on
Sahana Kulur - Articles in the Deccan Herald national newspapers.
Listen to Sahana Kulur’s podcast in association with The Musafir Stories – India Travel Podcast.
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 parents
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Sahana Kulur
The vegetarian writer, handicraft collector – Walker who loves historic city alleys and mountains. She loves taking her mom on trips. Read more about her & her National News Paper articles
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