The Shooting Star

One Year of Travelling Without a Home.

by Shivya Nath

Much has been learnt, more has been loved - and the one thing that has remained constant is my desire to keep moving.

September 17, 2014

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Reflections

3 years ago, I gave up my home, sold most of my stuff and embraced a nomadic way of life. This journey has taken me as far within as with my feet.

LATEST

“I Love Spiti” – How Travellers Must Help Save India’s Surreal Himalayan Desert.

Published by Shivya Nath

It is estimated that 3,00,000+ plastic bottles are dumped in Spiti every season.

September 20, 2017

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Himachal Pradesh, India, Responsible Travel

Offbeat Getaways From Mumbai That’ll Inspire You to Rethink Life.

Published by Shivya Nath

Lately, there's been a lot of debate around whether travelling really has the power to change you.

September 10, 2017

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Eco-Luxury, India, Responsible Travel, Weekend Getaways

Why Satpura National Park is the Most Unique in India.

Published by Shivya Nath

Perhaps you've felt the hair-raising excitement of a predator chase? I felt it too, except mine was laced with a tinge of cold fear.

August 6, 2017

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Eco-Luxury, India, Madhya Pradesh, Responsible Travel

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STORIES FROM THE ROAD

India, Maharashtra, People, Stories from the road

Bombay to Barcelona: How Travelling Inspired an Indian Street Kid to Chase an Impossible Dream.

His story is the story of so many kids we ignore every day on India's streets.

May 3, 2017

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India, Photography, Responsible Travel, Stories from the road, Uttarakhand

Sarmoli, Uttarakhand: A Himalayan Village Where Locals Run Marathons and Their Own Instagram Channel!

If you have a spare smartphone or plan to upgrade to a new one, consider contributing it to this initiative?

February 19, 2017

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Africa, Culture, Mauritius, People, Stories from the road

Mauritius is Not Just About The Seas You Sail, But Also the People You Meet Ashore.

Everyone who comes to Mauritius falls in love with the island; but you, who live here, do you love it too?

June 19, 2016

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ABOUT ME

Hello! I'm Shivya Nath. In 2011, at age 23, I quit my corporate life with a dream of traveling the globe. 2 years later, I packed up my life into a backpack and decided to hit the road indefinitely. I travel slow, seek offbeat and local experiences, stay in a place for a few weeks or as long as it inspires me, and move on.

I've hitch-hiked along Romania's northern countryside, lived with a Mayan community in Guatemala, journeyed along Canada's great wilderness by train and swum with black tip sharks on Malaysia's east coast. I hope to inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and discover the world!

INSPIRATION

April 22, 2017

Why Long Term Travel is More Like Real Life and Less Like Instagram.

Doesn't it beat the impulsive, unpredictable, imperfect charm of life on the road?