Welcome to my corner of the internet
Hi, I'm Jyothi. I travel slow, spend little, and always take the smaller street the "gully" to find the real story. Here's mine.
Who I Am
Hi, I'm Jyothi Purohit! A travel curious soul who isn't here to chase destinations, but to experience places, cultures, their beauty, and the incredible people who make them special.
Travel Doesn't Have To Be Expensive
Over the years, I've traveled to multiple destinations across India and beyond. Through these journeys, I've come to believe that travel doesn't have to be expensive. It can be simple, meaningful, and deeply fulfilling as long as you're open to adventure and willing to experience life like a local.
Living Like A Local
I enjoy taking local transport, staying in hostels and homestays, and immersing myself in everyday life. That's how I've built some of my most meaningful connections with people from different parts of the world.
Real stories live in the smallest gullies and that's exactly where I go looking for them.
What I Live By
The Way I Travel
Slow Travel
I'd rather stay a little longer in one place than rush through five. Slowing down is where the real experience begins.
Local Immersion
Local transport, hostels and homestays open doors that hotels never do, and that's where the best stories come from.
Budget Adventures
Good travel doesn't need a big budget. Just an open mind, a little planning, and the willingness to live like a local.
Staying Active & Healthy
Staying active and eating well on the road is a challenge, but it's a journey I'm consciously working on, one trip at a time.
By The Numbers
A Few Fun Facts
States & UTs Explored
Countries Wandered
Local Trains & Buses Taken
Homestays & Hostels Loved
A Few Frames
Glimpses From The Road
Thank you for stopping by and reading my story. If even one line here made you want to pack a bag and wander a little slower, my job here is done.
Jyothi
Dream trip, brand collab, or just a hello — I'm always up for the adventure.
Let's Work Together