Hey there,
Yet another 'oh-steemit-is-cool' newbie from India? Umm, well, not really! I have been a silent reader / observer of Steemit for a while and having gone through numerous success stories (like that of my old pal @firepower) I finally decided to take the plunge and get back to writing. The basics first:
- I am 34 years old (or will be soon - in Sep)
- Born in New Delhi (5 hours and you are in the base of the hills)
- Bunked school and college to quench my thirst for long rides on my little motorcycle (160cc, then 223cc)
- Became an auto journalist (without a journalism degree) and lived a dream life for 11 years (I hold a Guinness record too)
- The IT slump hit people like me last year - also gave me enough time to relax, talk to myself & spend time with my family
- Currently running a little hotel / home stay in the North Indian hill-station of Manali (no, I haven't done a MBA course)
6a) That doesn't mean I have left the auto journalism industry completely! - And I conduct personalized tours to Ladakh, home to the world's highest roads!
So yeah, life has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride : just like our roads in India - smooth and bumpy at the same time. Its great to be a part of this community - i am still trying to learn a lot so please excuse me if my first post isn't up to the mark.
The current experience of running a little hotel (or a home stay whatever you wanna call it) has been fantastic. From the initial re-construction work to getting all the furnishings from New Delhi (550km away) to dealing with extended winters and the snowfall, what a journey. It teaches you a lot too - plus learnings from guests, from complaints, from positive reviews, from friends and foes. This also means if any of you are ever in North India, please do drop me a message!
I promise to be a regular here - its a low season (for tourists) in the town of Manali which means I will have ample time to contribute here. UPDATE --> Here is my second post - @bunnypunia/india-s-largest-selling-car-costs-usd-3800-3000-pounds-why-is-it-so-popular
And here's my 3rd one - a LONG post on Ladakh, home to some of world's highest plains, lakes and passes - @bunnypunia/looking-at-the-most-epic-roadtrip-ever-welcome-to-18000-ft-5500-mtrs-welcome-to-ladakh-long-post
Thanks for reading - signing off with an image of me and my white elephant during our latest Ladakh trip!
