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penningsillythoughts

Software Engineer turned Content Creator
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Coronavirus lockdown 👇

Tell me your stories, I'll listen carefully .. Bec

Tell me your stories, I'll listen carefully
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Because stories make us one, and stories separate us in two!
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Captured at a tea stall in Jaisalmer, Feb'20.
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Share your travel stories - let's #stayhome and #traveltogether. Use hashtag #livingtravelduringlockdown and tag @penningsillythoughts to share your story!✨✨
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#travel #travelphotography #travelstories #travelblogger #peopleandstories #travelmemories #jaisalmer #peopleofindia #smiles #stayhappy #meetingpeople #penningsillythoughts

This one is from the very first time when I went a

This one is from the very first time when I went alone for a travel experience :
One day, I excitedly told my sister about wanting to go skydiving - she secretly booked the slot for me - and now when I realised I'll be actually going for it, and that I can't say no now - I gathered up the courage and took a 1 hour train to Oceanside from Irvine ⤵️
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I was scared, I was nervous but I also knew there's no going back. And so here I was, jumping from the airplane completely relying on Bob(my tandem)
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✨✨Share your scary travel memory ✨✨ Use #livingtravelduringlockdown
and tag @penningsillythoughts .
Capture: Nov'16
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#travelmemories #travelpictures #skydiving #skydive #skydivinggram #flying #adventure #skydivingadventure #stayhome #staysafe #livetravelmemories #penningsillythoughts

Watch the complete video linked in bio ☝️☝️
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Today is the last day of first week of curfew in India, and I am sure many people are already becoming impatient, but sensibility and sanity are really important at this time.
In this video my friends and I share with you a few ways on how you can spend time at home, without getting frustrated too soon.
Do share with us how you are spending time at home - let us help each other during this time of crisis.
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#coronaviruslockdown #coronavirus #covid_19 #lockdownindia #fightcoronavirus #staymotivated #staysafe #penningsillythoughts

This #livingtravelduringlockdown wn has taken me b

This #livingtravelduringlockdown wn has taken me back back back in time to 2015, to my trip to Assam and Meghalaya with my college friends - @kanav152 has clicked some beautiful pictures of the place!
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This one was captured at a tea estate in @singh92p's hometown, Tinsukia!
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I hope everyone is doing okay with the lockdown - stay calm, stay safe!
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#travelstories #stayhome #relivetravel #assam #tinsukia #teaestate #northeastindia #indiatravel #travelwithfriends #throwback #travelpictures #incredibleindia #penningsillythoughts

Ahhhhh --> My first snow experience! . It was in 2

Ahhhhh --> My first snow experience!
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It was in 2017 that I first touched snow - and I exclaimed to myself - wowwww it's so fluffy 😅
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This picture is captured at Lake Chelan in WA, USA. This was the very first trip I made after moving to Seattle and I had no idea that it was marking the beginning of many more trips that were to come in near future!
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When did you have your first snow experience and where??
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With @_aman.jha @foodie.baniya.in.america @srinath_venigandla .
#snow #lakechelan #lake #nature #views #mountains #travel #landscape #winterwonderland #firstsnow #chelan #leavenworth #livingtravelduringlockdown wn #penningsillythoughts

Since we can't go to distant places at the moment,

Since we can't go to distant places at the moment, I have decided to bring the world outside to us --> from now on, I will share pictures of the trips that I made in last few years and I urge all the travel enthusiasts to do the same - looking towards safer, greener future 😅
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Plus it's a good way to live all those travels again!
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This picture was captured in 2017 on my trip to Thailand with a few friends --> as far as I remember, this exact location was suggested by @hbornfree --> he found this when he went out to explore Koh Tao Island on his own!
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A beautiful viewpoint on the island --> Mango View Point, was it @hbornfree @footloose.forever @_rajatprakash_ @deveshsatija??
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#thailand #travel #pictures #oldtravelstories #stayhappy #lockdowntimes #explore #wanderlust #travelwithfriends #kohtao #island #view #livingtravelduringlockdown wn #beautifulviews #nature #penningsillythoughts

Can you find a quieter corner in the crowded stree

Can you find a quieter corner in the crowded streets of a fort?
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Jaisalmer Fort is not just a fort for tourists but also serves as home to 1/4th population of Jaisalmer city. So quite evidently it was very difficult to find a place where there are no tourists and no locals. Luckily, since it was afternoon - many residents were inside their homes - taking a nap, and the remaining few were in the touristy streets selling local/traditional items - and as for tourists - they were on the other corners of the fort!
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And so I found this quieter corner for myself!
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Next in line - Jaisalmer travel vlog! Stay tuned - Channel Link In Bio!
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#jaisalmer #india #rajasthan #travel #desert #incredibleindia #travelphotography #travelgram #photography #wanderlust #instatravel #travelblogger #rajasthantourism #goldencity #jaisalmerfort #indiapictures #fort #beautifuldestinations #tourism #traveldiaries #rajasthandiaries #jaisalmerdiaries #golden #yellow #fortsofindia #penningsillythoughts

Captured in Jaisalmer fort (Feb'20)- now that I am

Captured in Jaisalmer fort (Feb'20)- now that I am not running to places, I have sufficient time to edit and upload videos more frequently.
Jaisalmer was my next stop after Jodhpur (you can watch Jodhpur videos through the link mentioned in bio)
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I am also hoping to record a few non-travel vlogs - I have a few topics in mind, but I would love to hear your suggestions too >>>> Share in the comments below 😇
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#jaisalmer #jaisalmerfort #rajasthan #travelvlogger #travelblogger #indiatravel #incredibleindia #natgeoyourshot #ngtindia #rajasthantourism #colorsofrajasthan #colors #colorsofindia #people #peoplephotography #penningsillythoughts

I loved his moustache and couldn't resist requesti

I loved his moustache and couldn't resist requesting him for a picture.
He was the father of the Chhota Ram who was our village and wildlife safari guide with @jogniwasjodhpur .
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He is also in the lastest Jodhpur video - though for a very small duration - it's hard to miss him in the clips🤭
PS: if you haven't watched the latest video on my channel- I have LINKED IN BIO. Do check it out and share your views 😅😅
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#jodhpur #peopleandstories #peopleofindia #portraitphotography #portraits #rajasthan #moustache #natgeoyourshot #ngtindia #india #incredibleindia #lonelyplanetindia #lonelyplanetindiamagazine #rajasthantourism #indiantravelblogger #travelvlog #penningsillythoughts

Dropping subtle hints of what's coming soon - Part

Dropping subtle hints of what's coming soon - Part 2 of Jodhpur vlog to be out this weekend 😅
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This one is of yet another village experience with @jogniwasjodhpur where we were shown the age old traditional opium ceremony 👇👇
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The man with the turban is the head of the family!
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#opiumceremony #india #rajasthan #jodhpur #bishnoi #bishnoivillage #poppy #opium #travel #travelphotography #ngtindia #lonelyplanetindia #lonelyplanetindiamagazine #incredibleindia #rajasthantourism #rajasthanvillage #indiantraveller #natgeoyourshot #solotraveler #exploreindia #indiantravelblogger #penningsillythoughts

Authentic village experience - चूल्हे

Authentic village experience - चूल्हे पर बना घर का खाना...
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#village #travel #villagelife #india #travelphotography #photooftheday #food #culture #homemade #food #rajasthan #jodhpur #rajasthani #incredibleindia #tourism #rajasthantourism #indiatourism #natgeoyourshot #ngtindia #lonelyplanetindia #lonelyplanetindiamagazine #nikonphotography #penningsillythoughts

The man behind the wheel - check previous post to

The man behind the wheel - check previous post to know what I mean!
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Captured on a village tour in Jodhpur!
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#pottery #handmade #clay #art #wheelthrown #instapottery #handmadepottery #pottersofinstagram #potter #artist #craft #india #jodhpur #bishnoivillage #travellocal #travel #indiantraveller #ngtindia #lonelyplanetindia #incredibleindia #rajasthanvillage #portraitphotography #penningsillythoughts

Captured during our visit to Salawas village with

Captured during our visit to Salawas village with @jogniwasjodhpur - pottery has been a profession for some locals since ages and the whole family participates in this activity - right from mixing of the mud to heating and drying of the final product!
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#pottery #villagelife #india #rajasthan #bishnoi #jodhpur #indiavillage #rajasthanvillage #bishnoivillage #art #travelpictures #ngtindia #lonelyplanetindia #lonelyplanetindiamagazine #incredibleindia #rajasthantourism #indiantraveller #indiantravelblogger #penningsillythoughts

Mehrangarh Fort : Jodhpur : Feb'20 . #peopleofindi

Mehrangarh Fort : Jodhpur : Feb'20
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#peopleofindia #peopleinpictures #rajasthan #mehrangarhfort #jodhpur #travel #india #penningsillythoughts

With upcoming travel plans getting cancelled, if y

With upcoming travel plans getting cancelled, if you had any, how do you plan to spend the time instead - I plan to put more time into my work, reading, and exercise, and may be paint...
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#coronavirus has hit so many parts of the world, so keep yourself safe and others too, the disease is not going to stay forever but let's take precautionary steps, and help keep it contained as much as possible!
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#travel #safe #keepsafe #safetyfirst #learn #work #read #penningsillythoughts

A certain person asked me - "Do you consider yours

A certain person asked me - "Do you consider yourself a strong woman?"- I didn't have to spend much time thinking on it - and I said yes -
Being strong doesn't imply - you have to be right all the time, confident all the time, self-sufficient all the time...
It means - in your weak moments, being able to embrace your vulnerabilities, your flaws, your dependencies, your breakdowns..
..Being able to discuss your problems when you know you need it to be out..
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This woman with me was married at the age of 13. At the age of 18 she had her first daughter... fast forward to 10 years, she is now a proud mother of 4 daughters - and it was so refreshing to talk to her and her husband - although she was married at an early age, she has taken a stand for her girls - she wants them educated and get married at a more appropriate age - she made me so happy and so proud, she didn't let her downfalls come in the way of her kids..and the best part - her partner supports her and her ideas 100%.
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Dedicated to all the super women out there - HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 🤗🤗😇😇
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#womenpower #womenstrong #womenday #internationalwomensday #standstrong #womentogether #womenhelpingwomen #womeninspiringwomen #women #womensday2020 #girlpower #indianblogger #penningsillythoughts

Captured while exiting Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur.

Captured while exiting Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur.. Although I have seen many such sights in Rajasthan - but these seem beautiful always - colors of Rajasthan and it's traditional juttis and wears 😇
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#lonelyplanetindia #lonelyplanetindiamagazine #incredibleindia #rajasthantourism #ngtindia #natgeoyourshot #peopleofindia #portraits #peopleandstories #peoplephotography #indiantravels #indiatravel #indiantraveller #solobackpacker #solotraveler #nikonphotography #penningsillythoughts

Traditions are still followed sincerely in the sma

Traditions are still followed sincerely in the smaller villages of Rajasthan - ghoonghat (face covered with a piece of cloth, generally with dupatta or pallu of their sarees) - I have so many such pictures of hidden faces - it's interesting though since your face speaks so many emotions and with this ghoonghat you not only hide your face but probably so many emotions too ...
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Captured on my village tour with @jogniwasjodhpur
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#jodhpur #rajasthaniculture #rajasthan #villagelife #rajasthan #ghoonghat #traditional #culture #india #indiaculture #incredibleindia #natgeoyourshot #natgeotraveller #ngtindia #lonelyplanetindiamagazine #lonelyplanetindia #rajasthantourism #sofetravel #indiatravel #indiantraveller #indiantravelblogger #penningsillythoughts

Herder with his many many goats - commonly seen on

Herder with his many many goats - commonly seen on the roads passing through the vast stretch of desert in Jaisalmer
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#goats #goatherd #village #indiavillage #indialife #indiatravel #seeindia #incredibleindia #rajasthantourism #desertsafari #desertofrajasthan #villagelife #travelindia #natgeoyourshot #ngtindia #lonelyplanetindiamagazine #solotraveler #indiantraveller #penningsillythoughts

I remember around the same time last year, I was s

I remember around the same time last year, I was struggling to stay happy(or as a friend says, peaceful 🤭). So I would just walk, walk in the streets of Bangalore, clicking pictures of anything I found even a tiny bit interesting - and when I would come back home from this long purposeless walk, I'd be much more relaxed.
I'd edit these pictures, and realise how beautiful yet simple our surroundings are - most of which go unnoticed.
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PS: I love the pattern that these colors of spring have formed 😇😇😇
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#colorsofspring #pixelphotography #googleindia #googlepixel2 #lpmiphotochallenge #spring #colors #nature #naturephotography #mondaymotivation #spreadlove #behappy #smilealways #penningsillythoughts

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