Letting go of the everyday life and running off to explore the world with your loved one is a dream many harbour. However, most of us have to abandon this dream as we get stuck in our daily lives. Well that’s not the case with Savi and Vid, the travel bloggers who go by the name Bruised Passports.
Savi and Vid are digital entrepreneurs and full-time travellers. They have visited over 90 countries together till now. Their adventures and photographs have been featured on several TV channels and newspapers, including Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and BBC and they have won several awards for their work in the travel blogosphere. Their website www.bruisedpassports.com and social media channels (@bruisedpassports) are changing the way people approach travel
As we end the year 2019 and get ready to welcome the New Year, Women Fitness India brings to you an exclusive sneak peak into the life of the Bruised Passports’ couple, Savi & Vid!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Savi you hold a PhD in visual arts and literature and left your full-time job, to pursue your dream of travelling across the globe, and here you are living the life of your dreams. Tell us how the journey has been now that you look back?
Ms. Savi Munjal:
It’s been a very fulfilling journey for the both of us. We had always been very passionate about travelling and had envisaged this location independent working model for ourselves more than a decade ago (and made conscious choices and decisions to achieve it) and are so happy to have accomplished that. That said, something worth having does not come without its fair share of sacrifices and compromises, but overall we are thrilled to be living this life and wouldn’t have it any other way. There’s still lots to be done and achieved on this journey, but we want to make sure we savour and cherish each and every milestone as we go along instead of trying to accomplish everything in very little time.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Since you travel full time do you ever face problems while trying out different cuisines and also how do you maintain your diet?
Ms. Savi Munjal:
Not at all. In fact, one of the foremost reasons for travelling for us is to sample different cuisines. We firmly believe that after a point landscapes and sights start becoming repetitive but it’s the food and the people of a place that truly distinguish it from others. Over the years we have practised and perfected the art of intermittent fasting – we eat 2 meals a day within a span of 6-8 hours without worrying about the number of calories we consume. We also ensure that we eat a lot of greens/fruits and try our level best to exercise even when we are on the move (which is sometimes VERY difficult ;-))
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Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Which is your favourite travel quote and travel influencers whose work inspires you.
Ms. Savi Munjal:
Over the years we have enjoyed the work of Gary Arndt (Everything Everywhere) and really enjoy travel photography of Daniel Kordan.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
In India, travel blogging is still an upcoming career option, what was the reaction of your parents when you decided to take this conventional career choice?
Ms. Savi Munjal:
As you can very well imagine, it was difficult to convince everyone around us that we’d rather prioritise our happiness over lucrative corporate jobs in London. Thankfully, our parents have always been open to change and dialogue, and they understood our intentions and our pursuit for happiness. Over the years, they have grown with us and are now the biggest supporters of Bruised Passports.
We have always, and will continue to, encourage everyone around us to follow their dreams, take that leap of faith, and work hard towards their goals.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What are the pro and cons of being full-time travel bloggers?
Ms. Savi Munjal:
This can be very subjective, but for us, the biggest pro is that we have made our passion our work. We can work from anywhere in the world (given there is good Wifi and coffee ☺) and we get to experience some amazing places whilst we are working.
The biggest con is that there are no fixed working hours which means you could be on your laptop at midnight or up early at 4:30 a.m. to get on a conference call, but over the years we have learnt to maintain a balance and we strive not to touch our laptops after 6 p.m. While we love it so far, but the constant moving around and the change in time zones can become tedious for some.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Savi since you are into fashion, which is the most fashionable place you have been to?
Ms. Savi Munjal:
It’s difficult to pick one as each place has its own distinctive fashion style, but if I had to, I’d pick Copenhagen.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Since you are travelling most of the time, how do you maintain your diet and stay fit?
Ms. Savi Munjal:
We try to eat only two meals a day and consume a lot of greens and fruits. On top of that we try to exercise as much as we can but that can be challenging at times when we are moving around constantly. We have experienced that skipping dinner or having a super early dinner really helps.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Since you have travelled so much if given a chance to settle in one place hypothetically which one that would be?
Ms. Savi Munjal:
Aah! The million dollar question ☺ The thought of settling in one place sounds quite daunting at the moment, but I’m sure there’ll come a time when we’d like to lay down our roots. Hypothetically that place might be London.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Many people wish to live the life you and Vid are living, one piece of advice for your fans who aspire to travel full time?
Ms. Savi Munjal:
Do it if you’re truly passionate about travelling, photography, and writing, and not because it appears cool and trendy. There’s a lot of work and effort that goes into it (just like any other job) and the constant moving around is not for everyone. But if you’re truly passionate about it, then there should be nothing that should stop you – prioritise your happiness, dive into it headlong, and enjoy the ride.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Have you ever had sick days while travelling or any trip which is your least favourite?
Ms. Savi Munjal:
Of course! There’ll always be hiccups, issues, and problems. Honestly, these adventures would not be adventures if everything was hunky dory all the time. We have fallen ill many a times but in the end it’s all about how you deal with these situations. If you have a positive mind-set then even bad days on trips can be dealt with easily. At the end of the trip, you’ll always come back with stories to tell ☺
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Lastly two advice you would like to share with someone planning a trip?
Ms. Savi Munjal:
Always use comparison engines to search for flights, hotel stays, and car rentals. Some that we use are Skyscanner, HotelsCombined, and EconomyBookings. Once you’ve booked everything, make a rough itinerary (not too rigid and fixed) as the beauty of a trip lies in being flexible. Get to your destination and talk to locals to get their recommendations and factor those into your itinerary.
Finally, enjoy the experience and don’t compare it to your “comfort zone” back home – go with an open mind and you’ll come back with memories for a lifetime.
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