DiscoverStories That Shape UsHow She’s Travelled to 40 Countries — While Working a 9-to-5 | Ritika Thakkar
How She’s Travelled to 40 Countries — While Working a 9-to-5 | Ritika Thakkar

How She’s Travelled to 40 Countries — While Working a 9-to-5 | Ritika Thakkar

Update: 2025-10-14
Share

Description

What if you could see the world — without quitting your job? 🌍✈️In this episode of Stories That Shape Us, Ritika Thakkar shares how she’s travelled to over 40 countries while working a full-time 9-to-5. From finding £30 flight deals on Skyscanner to learning confidence through solo travel, Ritika’s story is a masterclass in freedom through intention — proving that time isn’t found, it’s made.Timestamps00:00 - Introduction to Finding Cheap Flights00:22 - Benefits of Traveling00:49 - Welcome to Stories that Shape Us02:03 - Rapid Fire Questions with RitIka10:33 - Navigating Visa Challenges16:52 - Budget-Friendly Travel Tips20:57 - Good and Bad Travel Experiences26:50 - Heartwarming Travel Experiences28:01 - The Benefits of Traveling28:52 - Travel Tips for Students on a Budget36:06 - Travel Tips for Busy Professionals39:58 - Romantic Getaways for Couples41:57 - Exploring Unique and Unusual Destinations48:17 - Final Reflections and Travel Challenge🎧 Whether you’re a mid-career professional dreaming of travel or someone craving balance between work and wonder, this episode will remind you that you always have time for what matters.Follow Ritika:Facebook –   / ritika.rajput.16940  LinkedIn –   / thakkarritika  Gear I Use📷 Sony ZV-E10 - https://amzn.to/41nuUqP📸 Sigma 16mm F1.4 lens - https://amzn.to/4ieZJ7Y🌞 Variable ND filter - https://amzn.to/3QEMGku🎤 Rode Wireless Pro - https://amzn.to/4ipDjAO📍 Tripod - https://amzn.to/3F5hSqA💡 Lights - https://amzn.to/43fFVgu🎛️ Spider Greycard -https://amzn.to/43jYFv8Disclaimer - the links above are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you—if you choose to buy through them. It’s one of the ways I support this channel and keep creating content. Thanks for the support!

Comments 
In Channel
loading
00:00
00:00
x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

How She’s Travelled to 40 Countries — While Working a 9-to-5 | Ritika Thakkar

How She’s Travelled to 40 Countries — While Working a 9-to-5 | Ritika Thakkar

Samuel Agbede