I was travelling to Madras (Chennai) last week via the Shatabdi, when my blackberry beeped. There was a mail in my inbox from a journalist from Midday, Sowmya who happened to find backpacker , the blog interesting and wanted to know if the person behind the blog was interesting enough to be featured in her paper. I replied instantly with my number and we spoke for a while, interrupted by a series of network issues . I rattled off , talking about my dreams and passions when she asked me if I had any goals or missions in mind. I hadnt thought of travel in that sense- but yes, there were loads of things that I wanted to do and was hoping I could do..I shared with her the trails , Arun and I run as part of travelwise some of my ideas that were in cold storage for a while and lo, she published them..I saw the online version today , thanks to blogger and cousin Aarti and was humbled to find that I was featured along with the renowned writers like Rolf Potts. There were far more determined vagabonds than me and after reading the article, I realized that it is high time I make my dreams a reality . In fact, I am working on them as I post this . If you are in Bombay, you can read the article in today's Sunday Midday - page 28 , or you can click here and go to page 28 ..
And thanks for reading and following backpacker and helping me make my dreams come true..
18 comments:
I also had the mail from her but my reply was so insipid that I never heard back. :D
Congrats on being feautured in Midday,was able to read the same thro' the link provided. Thanks and best wishes for many more accolades :):)
Mridula - Im sure she didnt check her mail, else theres no way she couldve missed you..u are the most prolific blogger ive ever met - i just had a conversation with her, where I spoke largely abt Travelwise with arun and other projects I would like to do..
MsChitchat - thanks for the wishes..appreciate you reading it
Way to go,Lakshmi!! :D
nice work
:D ♥ your blog :D :D
Thanks Aarti, Kolkata, Vishesh
Congrats
Congrats once again. Let your dreams come true.
I am so proud of you. Congratulations because at last you are featured in Midday. You are so lucky. Your blog is so interesting and informative. I really love your blog.
You are most welcome! Now that picture, please tell me where it from. It looks amazing!
That's nice buddy! my wishes to you. :)
Checked the online edition. nice photo and write up. You deserve this and more.
congrats!
well deserving. i will go click that link right now and check what good things were written about you.
Congratulations!
Hello Lakshmi,
I follow you for a while and refer hesitant female aspiring backpackers to your blog.
Read your article and would love to contribute material for your e book in the works.
My India: Where every village is home - Experience !
Congrats..
iam big sucker for travel & travellers..so its always pleasure to be here whenever possible...
Thanks everyone
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