The Bucketlist Project

In today’s episode I am going to talk about crystal gazing into next 10 years and finding out where the Indian globe trotter is going to explore next! I was just doing some research on India’s place and context in global travel market. It was a weekend curious itch I indulged in and the insights were pleasant surprise! In the context of PYT, I have always been a very strong cheerleader for India outbound as a market way back from 2013 and I believe its now India’s time to be taken seriously by all the countries who have Tourism as a key contributor to their GDP. Dive into the podcast and listen to what excites me so much about this research study!If you like what you listened to, then please do subscribe to our channel and do rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple. You can further follow my Bucketlist Project journey:In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/shankar_srinath/In Tweets: https://twitter.com/Shankar_Srinath

Today’s topic of podcast is “My Pursuit of Happiness”. In this monologue, I talk about about my understanding of "Pursuit of happiness" and the 3 versions of it I discovered. I also briefly revisit my life history and the residual learning which currently form the basis of my world view. This amalgamation of my past and present gets me exploring a new phase in life. I am anchoring my decisions, choices and next steps to 3 keywords (which you will know as I discuss in the podcast). So listen ahead and figure out what I am vibing to these days!Disclaimer: This is my personal experience and opinion. It is neither intended to be life advice, template or self help discourse for others to follow. You need to figure out your own pursuit of happiness!In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/shankar_srinath/In Tweets: https://twitter.com/Shankar_Srinath

Today’s topic of podcast is “Fearless and Fabulous: Indian Women Who Travel Solo”. In this episode I am going to be joined by Ms Aakanksha Monga - Digital content creator, travel influencer, globe trotter, solo traveller and an explorer covering every corner of the world one day at a time. She has almost million+ army of fans combined across Instagram and Youtube which she calls her second family. Her profile reads that she travels for the stories, kindness and people which is a statement in itself. If you like what you listened to, then please do subscribe to our channel and do rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple. You can further follow my Bucketlist Project journey:In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/shankar_srinath/In Tweets: https://twitter.com/Shankar_SrinathYou can Follow Aakanksha with the following link:Aakanksha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aakanksha.monga/Aakanksha's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRA2X1Tp2idmQZ4-EASDEA

Welcome back to 'The Bucketlist Project' podcast. Today’s topic is “The Future of Diving & India” and I am going to be joined by PADI's regional manager for India, Srilanka and Bangladesh Anisha Kumar. She is a PADI veteran having spent more than a decade teaching students and later on as a PADI Instructor Development Staff Instructor, training instructors at the highest level. She has seen the growth of the organisation up close and is now responsible for shaping the scuba diving landscape in India, Bangladesh and Srilanka. She is considered a leading voice of authority on scuba diving and marine conservation and I am looking forward to bringing her interesting perspective to our listeners in this podcast. If you like what you listened to, then please do subscribe to our channel and do rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple. You can further follow my Bucketlist Project journey:In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/shankar_srinath/In Tweets: https://twitter.com/Shankar_SrinathYou can Follow Anisha and PADI with the following link:Anisha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ani_kums/?hl=enPADI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paditv/?hl=en

Welcome back to 'The Bucketlist Project' podcast. In today's episode - we have on the show a high performance athlete Mario Fernandes who was the first Indian to break the national free diving records in 4 categories. We discuss various topics ranging from the sport of free diving, how he carved out a career being a high performance free diver, putting India on the free diving map and the growing interest in this sport among Indians. We also touch upon how this sport explores our mammalian instincts with which we are born! Tune into the episode if you are aquanut and get a thrill out of extreme sport like Free diving. If you like what you listened to, then please do subscribe to our channel and do rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple. You can further follow my Bucketlist Project journey:In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/shankar_srinath/In Tweets: https://twitter.com/Shankar_SrinathYou can Follow Mario with the following link:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mario.fernandes.9/

Welcome back to 'The Bucketlist Project' podcast. After a brief holiday break, we are back to telling you my Digital nomad experiences and the stories of people I have met during this time. In this episode we have Kartik and Smriti - A desi couple from Canada who embarked on a Pan American road trip 3 years back. Telling their story through the instagram Handle 'The Brown Van Life', they gave away the choice of city life for Van life as they like to call it. Tune in and listen to their story of how all this started and how serendipity played a big part in their adventures lives along with their 2 pets BALI and EVEREST. They also give a glimpse into what goes into becoming an overlander and the paperwork involved. If you ever dream of a road trip round the world, this is a perfect podcast to take notes and learn the tricks from this couple. If you like what you listened to, then please do subscribe to our channel and do rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple. You can further follow my Bucketlist Project journey:In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/shankar_srinath/In Tweets: https://twitter.com/Shankar_SrinathYou can Follow Kartik and Smriti with the following links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrownvanlife/?hl=enYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBrownVanlife

The year began with us 30000 feet up in the air on our way to a tiny little island in the gulf of Thailand. 2023 was the year that saw me trade land legs for fins and trade fleeting breaths for the slow, rhythmic dance of the underwater world. It was the year I embarked on a bucket list dream, logging an inconceivable 500 dives and etching 25,000 minutes of my life onto the beautiful terrains of the ocean floor.This isn't just a review of a year; it's a chronicle of an obsession, a testament to the transformative power of the sea. It's a love letter to the weightlessness. It's a story of discovery, of pushing boundaries, of confronting fears and emerging, gills not included, a little more whole. So, grab your mask, adjust your fins, and let's dive into the extraordinary, the exhilarating, the utterly unforgettable year that was 2023, the year I traded the land for the sea. If you like what you listened to, then please do subscribe to our channel and do rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple. You can further follow my Bucketlist Project journey:In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/shankar_srinath/In Tweets: https://twitter.com/Shankar_Srinath

The current generation has grown up with the internet as their playground and social media as their megaphone. They're digitally savvy, incredibly aware of social issues, and unafraid to call out injustices and demand change. This has also sowed the seeds for cancel culture and it has become deeply ingrained in our online lives.in today’s cancel culture dominated by agendas and narratives, you are being conditioned to think a certain types of travel is not cool. But is that right? Who decides what is right and wrong when it comes to travel?I am going to talk about 5 hotly debated and cancelled trends in travel and its merits. This is probably the first time I am talking a very opinionated stand on a public forum which is unlike me. However I will just try normalizing some of the cancel culture topics and hopefully not cancel the folks who are against thisIf you like what you listened to, then please do subscribe to our channel and do rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple. You can further follow my Bucketlist Project journey:In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/shankar_srinath/In Tweets: https://twitter.com/Shankar_Srinath

In this week's podcast we talk about my candid confessions of our transition from urban dwellers to now a Island habitants. While it is a dreamy construct in our minds to live in a scenic tropical island and wake up everyday to stunning sunrises, it comes with its own challenges. Only if you embrace the challenges whole heartedly is when you become deserving of its rich rewards. Tune in and listen to the latest episode to get your share of island life reality check!If you like what you listened to, then please do subscribe to our channel and do rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple. You can further follow my Bucketlist Project journey:In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/shankar_srinath/In Tweets: https://twitter.com/Shankar_Srinath

In this week's podcast we talk about a very pertinent topic for the current age. The concept of break year and its relevance for today's youth. I believe break year and travel is a very essential life experience that every youth should have once in their lifetime. Joining me in this episode is Rohith Subramanian a.k.a the Misfit Magellan. His life story has been very unconventional to say the least. Starting with a 180 day break when he was 21, he extended it for 5 years and also made a living out of it. We discuss a wide variety of things around arriving at the decision of taking a break and what goes into it. Tune into the latest episode and listen to the exciting adventures of Rohith and I guarantee you that it will not disappoint you!If you like what you listened to, then please do subscribe to our channel and do rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple. You can further follow my Bucketlist Project journey:In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/shankar_srinath/In Tweets: https://twitter.com/Shankar_SrinathFollow Rohith Subramaniam and his life journey here:In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/misfitmagellan/

In this week's episode we explore the career opportunities in one of the most glamorous industry - Scuba diving. We have a special guest Marcel Van Den Berg - PADI Platinum course director, my scuba diving mentor and a celebrated voice in the diving industry in his own right. He is going to talk about what it takes to become a scuba diving instructor in today's world. What are the opportunities available and what it takes to be a superstar instructor in a competitive environment. He also throws some light on what are some of the myths to stay away from, throwing some light on why is attrition so high and the possible challenges you will encounter while embarking on this journey. For the adventerous listeners who are thinking of offbeat career choices, do listen to this podcast for some insider perspective and what it takes to make the cut.If you like what you listened to, then please do subscribe to our channel and do rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple. You can further follow my Bucketlist Project journey:In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/shankar_srinath/In Tweets: https://twitter.com/Shankar_SrinathIf you are interested in becoming a dive professional, Please do reach out to Marcel:Course Info: https://www.saireecottagediving.com/padi-idc-course-koh-tao/Dive Education Video Hub: https://youtube.com/marcelvandenberg1Email: gopro@saireecottagediving.com

Today's topic of podcast is "Making of Travel Wishlist for the Gen Z". To help build this wishlist, I have with me a special guest Mr Neil Patil. An avid globe trotter with country count of 41, travel industry veteran having built the Veena World brand and in general a very curious traveller. He is going to share a unique wishlist for the current Gen Z as they travel through their first 10 years of professional career. The first paycheck, first promotion, first 6 figure monthly salary plus many more milestones and how the travel wishlist will evolve around these important events. If you are a Gen Z tune into this episode to get some inspiration for the travel wishlist you are building. Please do subscribe if you liked what you heard. You can further follow my Bucketlist Project journey:In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/shankar_srinath/In Tweets: https://twitter.com/Shankar_Srinathfollow Neil's travel journey: In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/patilneil/

In this episode of the podcast we talk about "Alien Encounters of the Lembeh Strait". I had recently visited the northern part of North Sulawesi in Indonesia. While this name might not ring a bell with lot of Indians, there is a place called as Lembeh straits which is host to a number of alien creatures very endemic to this region. In the scuba diving world, this is one of the bucketlist destinations for all the under water photographers and marine life enthusiasts. Witnessing some of the most weirdly shaped creatures up close and personal was a surreal feeling. It made me feel like Charles Darwin on a journey of learning about the evolution of life. Tune into this latest episode of The bucketlist project to listen about 5 such special encounters I had. Please do subscribe if you liked what you heard. You can further follow my Bucketlist Project journey:In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/shankar_srinath/In Tweets: https://twitter.com/Shankar_Srinath

Today's topic of podcast is "2023-The year I discovered my relationship with water". This is a very personal journey of catharsis for me. Water - an element found in abundance on our planet, yet I stayed away from it out of fear for large part of my life. Finally I had a moment of awakening and decided to overcome this fear of open water . The journey to get here was fearful, took lot of hard work and the end result felt like an accomplishment I can be very proud of. 2023 is the year I discovered by relationship with water and it was for the great. I am thankful I traversed this path and now have gained a lot more than I can imagine. Please do listen to the latest episode and subscribe if you liked what you heard. You can further follow my Bucketlist Project journey:In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/shankar_srinath/In Tweets: https://twitter.com/Shankar_Srinath

Today's topic of podcast is "How do you score a cheap airfare?". This is a frequent question a lot of people have asked me multiple times over the last 10 years. I have spent considerable amount of time building a system for myself, reading about the airline pricing mechanism and speaking to a lot of airline revenue management folks. This has helped me build good context and hoping to share some of that in this podcast. It is important to note that my success in terms of scoring a cheap or unbelievable air fare is not down to 1 or 2 tricks. Rather it is a culmination of multiple factors and application of the different techniques over time that brought me this success. In this podcast I will try deconstruct my methods in a simplified way for the listeners to try it out themselves and probably find their own success stories. Please do listen to the latest episode and subscribe if you liked what you heard. You can further follow my Bucketlist Project journey:In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/shankar_srinath/In Tweets: https://twitter.com/Shankar_Srinath

Today's topic of podcast is "Balancing Life, Work and Travel - Is it possible?". I will be having candid chat with 3 successful individuals who have aced the equation of work, life and travel. We will discuss things like Work life balance vs Work life integration, What are some of the secrets to get answers to this hotly debated topic and their origin stories in terms of becoming what they have as we see them today. The podcast guests are distinguished individuals in their own field. Their story is very relatable to every middle class Indian who built their careers brick by brick and at the same time are prime examples of a growing aspirational Indian who wants to be globe trotter : Vandana Rangarajan - Managing Partner at 360 one, Harvard Alum at the age of 37, mother of Twins and Avid traveller with a country count of 23.Vivek Sivaraman - Sr Engineering manager, Amazon veteran for more than 10 years, Certified Rescue diver, Father of a boy and a country count of 25.Ajith Sowndararajan - Director of Product Design at Flipkart, Advisor in the startup ecosystem, Avid motor Enthusiast, father of a girl and a country count of 18.Please do listen to the latest epsiode and subscribe if you liked what you heard. Follow my Bucketlist Project:In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/shankar_srinath/In Tweets: https://twitter.com/Shankar_Srinath

Today's topic of podcast is "embracing a digital nomad lifestyle - an Indian perspective". I have Pratibha Parthasarathy - Entrepreneur, Youtube artist and Carnatic Educator joining in this episode to talk about an umbrella of topics under digital nomadism. We will cover what are the latest trends in digital nomad scene around the world, what it takes to become one, how the odds stack up for Indians etc. We also speak about our own experience pursuing this lifestyle and how we planned for it. If you have been curious about this lifestyle and ever considering pursuing it, then do listen to this podcast to hear our story. Follow my Bucketlist Project:In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/shankar_srinath/In Tweets: https://twitter.com/Shankar_SrinathFollow Pratibha's musical journey:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoxGuru/Insta - https://www.instagram.com/voxguruofficial/?hl=en

Today’s topic of podcast is The Bucket List Lifestyle and how it has influenced me. I will talk about my journey with the origins of the Bucketlist Project - A passion project I have put together as my life mission to pursue over next 10 years. This is a special episode for me as this is the first time I am attempting a public discourse on my life journey. Will be sharing how it all started, why I chose this path less trodden and who are the people who helped me get here. This will probably be your first glimpse into my very private life till now and most importantly where I am at this phase of my life.Follow my Bucketlist Project:In Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/shankar_srinath/In Tweets: https://twitter.com/Shankar_Srinath