Mark & Embark

Mark & Embark

Join us for a no nonsense podcast about traveling in India and beyond. Each episode will exclusively delve deep into destinations, hidden gems, automotive news, road tripping people and how-to's about traveling better. Come let's Mark & Embark on a trip!

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March 27, 2020 5 mins
Note: While we continue giving you ideas for traveling more, during these times - Stay home, stay safe and revisit these ideas to plan your next holiday!

Welcome to the 9th episode of Season 3 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Paripsa Pandya.

Travellers around the world are consciously moving towards sustainable tourism. People want to visit places that are undisturb...
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Welcome to the 8th episode of Season 3 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Paripsa Pandya.

While the economy keeps getting bigger, cities keep expanding, our travel times too keep increasing. Since our daily commute keeps getting longer, we spend a lot of energy driving to work daily. Hence, when it comes to travelling, we opt for convenience. This comes in the form of outstatio...
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Welcome to the 7th episode of Season 3 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Paripsa.

India is one of the most diverse countries in the world. While the cultural diversity is impeccable, the varied landscapes are truly mind-blowing. With high-altitude mountains, mesmerizing oceans and vibrant cities, India has so much to offer the travelers. Since it is so rich in heritage and nat...
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Welcome to the 6th episode of Season 3 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik.

Hot water springs are a fascinating natural phenomenon that you should definitely include in your travel plans. We don’t see them prioritized very often in trip schedules, and when people come across some of them, they’re always pleasantly surprised. Indeed, there are quite a few hot springs in...
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Welcome to the 5th episode of Season 3 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik.

Travelers have changed a lot over the years. It is no longer just about visiting places that are famous and well-known. They want to visit new and offbeat destinations while understanding their culture. There is only so much that Google can help you with researching about a particular place. If...
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Welcome to the 4th episode of Season 3 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik.

New Year has always been a time for fresh starts, resolutions and a chance to start a new story for yourself. If you like to travel, you could try to set some travel resolutions along with (or even instead of) your New Year resolutions. After all, travel gives you new experiences and a chance t...
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Welcome to the 3rd episode of Season 3 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik.

Long weekends are a great way to include more travel in your life. By judiciously using office leaves in combination with government holidays, you can enjoy a lot of trips over the course of the year. There are long weekends in India in February as well as March, so you might just be able to in...
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Welcome to the 2nd episode of Season 3 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Vineet Rajan, the co-founder of ScoutMyTrip.

In this episode, Vineet catches up with Sarath Shenoy - an avid rider (not just a biker); who left the comfort of a high paying IT job to follow his passion - traveling. 

For someone who likes to push the machine to the limits - he has one simple rule....
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    January 12, 2020 27 mins
    Welcome to the 1st episode of Season 3 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Vineet Rajan, the co-founder of ScoutMyTrip.

    In this episode, Vineet catches up with Abhishek Raina - the man behind the biker platform - Roaring Cycles. Over the course of discussion, they speak about biking, his inspiration, what it means to be a biker, Roaring Cycles and finally their first edition of...
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    January 8, 2020 19 mins
    Welcome to the 11th episode and the final episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Vineet Rajan, the co-founder of ScoutMyTrip. 

    When we conceptualized the whole idea behind ScoutMyTrip, the only thing on our minds was to make travel a more enjoyable experience for everyone. But, as we delved further, we learned more from our customers as to what they were looking...
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    Welcome to the 10th episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik.

    On 15th August 2019, the 73rd Independence Day of India, PM Narendra Modi talked about promoting domestic tourism while addressing the nation from Red Fort. He said, “I know people travel abroad for holidays but can we think of visiting at least 15 tourist destinations across India before 2022...
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    Welcome to the 9th episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik.

    Did you know that the ‘Heart of India’ is Madhya Pradesh? Why you ask? It is because, it is located in the central province or geographically in the heart of India.  It is the second-largest state of India (by area) and fifth largest by population. Given its longitudinal and latitudinal stretch...
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    Welcome to the 8th episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik.

    Sandwiched between China and India, Bhutan wasn’t unified until the 17th century. Four hundred years later, the country’s doors were open to tourists officially in 1974. Bhutan is also known as the “Land of the Thunder Dragon”. It is a tiny country deep within the mighty Himalayas. Bhutan is co...
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    Welcome to the 7th episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik.

    The "Hornbill Festival" finds its name after the colorful and large forest bird, the “Indian hornbill’. The bird is a symbol of ‘respect’ and ‘folklore’ for residents of Nagaland. Nagaland is also known as the ‘Land of Festivals’ and hence, the Hornbill festival was initiated by the State Tour...
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    November 25, 2019 23 mins
    Welcome to the 6th episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Sunaina Aiyappa. 

    From being the "Warrior with Ranks" to now being the "Woman on Wheels", Itisha has always been a patriot first! An Ex IAF officer, who climbed up the corporate ladder after her short service, has no looking back now! Mrs. Itisha Madhav has a passion for riding bikes and traveling where h...
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    Welcome to the 5th episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Vineet Rajan. 

    Meenakshi Sai knew that if she wanted to see places and enjoy travelling, she would need to get it done her way! From doing road trips within the country to going overseas, she managed to strike each of them off her list. Each time, she did it with even more zest and confidence than the pre...
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    Welcome to the 4th episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik. 

    The top wildlife sanctuaries in India have a magnificent appeal which is a major tourist attraction. The diverse and rich wildlife is worth exploring. Watching the wild animals at their natural habitats is a thrilling experience for tourists, adventure freaks and nature lovers. Different wild...
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    Welcome to the 3rd episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik.  

    A road trip is just not about arriving at the destination. Neither just about having a good time on four wheels. It is an opportunity to break free from your mundane routine. It is a chance to explore the unexplored. Those carefree days speeding on highways or dirt roads clear your head. Driv...
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    Welcome to the 2nd episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik.

    In this episode Myra talks about 5 essential things to know before a road trip Nagaland. Nagaland is a state in Northeast India, bordering Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Myanmar, and Manipur. It is one of the smallest states in India with an area but has a great variety of flora and fauna and deep ...
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    Welcome to the 1st episode of Season 2 of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this episode is Myra Naik. 

    In this episode Myra talks about the packing essentials for any road trip. While this list may sound very exhaustive, please keep in mind that this is considering longer road trips as well. While for short ones which could be for a weekend, you could skip on a few items - we would still advise...
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