A pair of tough travelling boots, a backpack, and curious butterflies in the stomach – the very idea of travelling the world paints this picture in our mind. There is so much to see, hear and capture, with the different kinds of cultures and peoples dotting the map. Being a solo globetrotting woman with an insatiable hunger for adventure is, however, not as easy as it sounds. We feel concerned about our security and worry about how we’ll safely manage it all on our own in unknown lands.
But fret not! There are some exceptional women who are documenting the world through their lens. And they’re showing the way to many others like them with restless feet. Take a look.
1. Larissa D’Sa
“All things TRAVEL, & LIFE!”
Larissa’s love for travelling started when she was just a child. Today, she’s a thriving travel filmmaker with thousands of online followers. She’s been featured in Forbes India, and has worked with National Geaographic India titled ‘Postcards’. Besides travelling, entrepreneurial pursuits keeps her engaged. Her travel content is truly stunning, visually aesthetic, and heart-warming with the way she captures people on her journeys.
“Adventure fuels my soul.”
After working as a business research analyst for 3 and a half years, Radhika’s life took a (happy) unexpected turn. She set out on a mission to wander to every unknown place she could find, while working freelance on the go. Documenting her travel stories from blogs to long-form videos now, she’s living her dream life. You’ll find her exploring the sky, the ocean, and everything in between in locations like Norway, Germany, Iceland, Mongolia, Fiji, Gautemala – phew. She’s also a Paraglider as well as an Advanced Diver and ambassador for PADI. With her work, she aims to make travel accessible to everyone and share her passion.
“You’ll either see me driving on the mountains or talking into a mic.”
Brinda had a similar journey of balancing corporate commitments with a passion for travel and adventure. She eventually jumped headfirst into the latter full-time, and now documents her visually enthralling journeys for thousands of digital followers. Though she sets out to explore about any place on the world map, she arguably has a particular fondness for breathtaking mountainous locales and spots. And a bike or a car are her staple, trusted companions. She has also done prestigious collaborations with Travel and Leisure, India and New Zealand Tourism. Her simple motto for a fulfilled life, in her own words, is #LiveandLetTravel.
“Exploring offbeat places in search of untold human stories.“
A brand strategist-turned-travel Entrepreneur, Archana has travelled over 80 countries to curate powerful stories. Her travel content is quirky, relatable, and often carries affordable suggestions that are easy to execute. She has been sponsored by notable platforms like the BBC, NatGeo, Lonely Planet, and Times of India. Using the power of travelling and her own journeys, she also works towards key social issues like woman empowerment and social inclusion of the underprivileged.
” I want to experience all that this beautiful earth has for us humans.“
Tanya describes herself as a digital nomad who loves exploring new cultures and gathering different experiences. She has documented stunning places like Italy, Zimbabwe, Hawaii, Peru, and Bali, and has partnered with big brands like Lufthansa. Her interests also include sustainability advocacy and entrepreneurship. She aims to capture the best stories from around the world that remind us how much our commonalities connect us.
“I travel to feel alive and to discover kindness and peace in this world.”
Sharanya is one top solo travel influencer who wears many hats, along with her different kinds of travelling boots. You’ll find her travel itinerary including nearly every captivating destination – whether it’s over the land or under the sea. From mountains and deserts to glaciers and the deep sea, she has has visited all such stops in countries such as Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Oman, Mexico, and Iceland. She’s also a certified Master scuba diver, and Freediver, and serves as an ambassador for GoPro and PADI.
7. Shivya Nath
“My soul is from elsewhere, and I hope to end up there.”
Shivya is a passionate globetrotter with a unique take on the very art of exploring places. Her impressive travel check-list includes Morocco, Uzbekistan, Lesotho, Iran, and many gorgeous spots around India. What makes her especially different is how she advocates for sustainable, slow and mindful travelling, instead of rushing through a set schedule in a race against time. She is passionate about important issues like climate action, and teaches about conscious travel and impact storytelling through her digital academy.
Are you ready now to kickstart your roughly scribbled travel plans, and collect lasting memories from across the globe?
