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 - https://steemit.com/news/@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 - https://steemit.com/travel/@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!
OMG! This is fantastic! I'm thrilled that you've joined Steemit! You have tons of great travel stuff you can post here! I'm sure everyone on Steemit will love to hear your stories from traveling across India and other countries.
I'm happy to see you take the entrepreneurship route as well! I think it's an excellent thing you've done and I wish you great success in the years to come! :)
A million thanks @firepower - yes there is so much to share it and i can't wait to open the box. Soon, very soon :)
Ahh...SO you're the firepower he was referring to.
Yo
@firepower , how can i earn from steemit?you seem to ba a pro....any help will be appreciated...i followed you already
nice post
if you like my post please follow upvote comment and resteem
https://steemit.com/life/@neerajsharma007/travel-with-me-visit-shimla
A Strong women looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink
Cheer for world cup final for Team INDIA @aaravm and upvote post
Welcome to steem nation
Thanks @richard-921 :)
Welcome to steemit: D
I wish you luck
Hello @bunnypunia, great introduction, welcome to Steemit, enjoy :-)
Thanks @tomino
Welcome! Gave you a follow!
Thanks - gave it back too :)
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Thanks for the tips :)
Welcome to Steem @bunnypunia I have upvoted and sent you a tip
Thanks - seeing it now
Welcome @bunnypunia been dreaming about travelling to india. I work with people from Pune and Delhi. Have fun here!
Thank,
@steemitph
Thanks for the welcome @steemitph - i was in Pune for 6 years and loved every bit of it. And don't dream about it - make a plan and come down here - im sure we Indians will show you around properly :)
I will persuade my boss that I will benefit from a business trip and have him pay for my vacation. lol
That sounds like a plan to start with :-D
I really appreciate authentic posts like this and I look forward to seeing more of your content in the future. Hoping we can connect and continue to evolve and learn from each other! Remember, be yourself, because nobody else does it better -- Full #Steem ahead @bunnypunia :)
Much ❤
@Tayken
Love your line "Remember, be yourself, because nobody else does it better" - too good. Noted. And thanks :)
Holaaa Bunny !! Good to see you here bro. Let's connect, up voted and followed.
Thanks buddy - following you back
It's great that you've start posting on Steemit now :) There are a lot of interesting posts here, but it's great to be part of the community and write posts too! Your life sounds like you're living the dream and it seems like you never give up and give everything a shot! I'm looking forward reading your next post!
A very big thanks for this warm welcome and message. God bless :)
Upvoted and RESTEEMED :]
Wooo - thanks a bunch @msright - the world needs people like you :)
Great man!!
please encourage budding bloggers.
if u like it please upvote me and follow me i"ll follow u back https://steemit.com/bitcoincryptocurrency/@ihariskhan/bitcoin-the-most-amazing-thing-that-has-ever-happened...!!
nice post
if you like my post please follow upvote comment and resteem
https://steemit.com/life/@neerajsharma007/travel-with-me-visit-shimla
Welcome to the community! Followed and upvoted :)
Much appreciated. Loving this community already
nice post
if you like my post please follow upvote comment and resteem
https://steemit.com/life/@neerajsharma007/travel-with-me-visit-shimla
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Nice, a new Steemian, more or less ^^ Hi Bunnypunia I hope you have fun here. don't hesitate to contact or follow me at any time :-) Greetings @chrisx
My first welcome note - and it came in seconds. Impressive and a million thanks there buddy :)
Welcome to Steemit @bunnypunia :)
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Welcome
Thanks buddy
Welcome! Nice introduction :) Hope you'll like steemit!
Check out my posts if you want to :)
Thanks - yes will do :)
Welcome to Steemit! I Check out my blogs and if you like them follow me too. @tyregethon :) Keep up the good work!
Thanks @tyregethon - will do for sure :)
Welcome here Bunnypunia :) Nice post, i will follow your account, please follow me.
Sure!
Hi welcome to steemit always wanted to visit India I have always been interested in your culture... looking forward to reading your future blog post... goodluck on your steemit journey
Thanks a bunch - yeah, India is the land of 'everything' - hope to see you here someday ma'am
Hey welcome in this community! I'm also new here...so let's enjoy this social :)
Thanks and welcome to you too buddy
Thanks man :)
Used to love my trips around western ghats :)
You have lived life then! Hah
:-D
Welcome to Steem. Looking forward to reading what you have to contribute.
Thanks Justinf
WOW! This is awesome.
Zankyu :)
welcome to steem. i will follow you and upvote. follow me also
@alizachaya.
Thanks - pls follow first so that i can proceed
Welcome to this incredible platform man. Nice to see some pictures in your content, that always brings the writing some life.
Good luck with your journey here! Talk soon.
Thanks @enazwahsdarb (what does it mean BTW) - and yes, I always believe in pics..
If you're asking what my name means.. It is my name and surname backwards. Zane Bradshaw :)
I took a gamble and assumes you were asking about that?
Yes, understood now :-D
You do a lot of things in your life. Very interesting. I got a question for you, What is your answer if some asks you what do you do for a living. :) followed u
Hmmm, I do what I love - that's the best thing and will never make you feel 'old' - yes, the stuff I do has its own set of problems and roadblocks but I usually sleep with a smile on my face and wake up happily with a sorted plan each day. I look forward to my work - and this has keep the motivation levels up. On a serious note, as of now, I am running a homestay in Manali (its called Manali Comforts) and looking at expanding into a cottage on the outskirts of the town. I also conduct personalized Ladakh tours and consult for a few companies in New Delhi (for content)
That's really awesome @bunnypunia. Glad to have you here! I'm planning on going to travel to india next year.
Cheers! @filmtraveller
Thanks filmtraveller - do get in touch incase you need anything / any help / any info about India :)
Welcome to steem community brother! hope you will enjoy being here.. Good luck... following for more content.. :)
Thanks for the welcome and the follow brother
Welcome man. I'd love to see some pictures of those roads. lol
Soon - will be posting a lot of travelogs / photo-logs (but meaningful)
Cool, I'll be looking out for them. Make sure you let me know if I miss them.
Done deal :)
Here is something you might like @geechidan - https://steemit.com/travel/@bunnypunia/looking-at-the-most-epic-roadtrip-ever-welcome-to-18000-ft-5500-mtrs-welcome-to-ladakh-long-post
When you say "auto-journalist" are you referring to cars? IF so, I'm in the car business as well. Also, my good friend Gurdev almost talked me into going to Dehli last year....seems like a should have went! Either way, I'm new as well and in the process of building my introduction right now! Good vibes and thanks for the ideas!
Im glad (for the vibes and ideas) - and yeah, i was a (still am..) an automobile journalist. My next event is later this month when I fly down to South India for reviewing Tata Motors' latest mini SUV :-D
I am a newbie as well and I am following @firepower as well....quite a similarity huh? Lol!i am from Bangladesh....I would be very glad to get tips and tricks abourt steam from you guys :)
Sure, please feel free to ask. All the best to us here
I am relatively new here...all i can understand is that i have to post articles and if people likes it ill get paid ( i might be totally wrong though)...is there any other ways to earn money/steem from here....and how can i get people to like my post/article/blog?
That a big question and an open one. Yes, earnings is part of the experience here but if you keep a one track mind, it will not get you anywhere. Post something that people will want to read / want to read. It should be meaningful and never boring. Others will only vote for your post if they liked it / enjoyed here. For the first few weeks, leave the money part and 'contribute' - you just cant write 30 posts in 30 days and then expect miracles. Spend time around, read stuff, dos and donts etc. And then come back to us :)
thank you :)
btw what exactly is steempower? and how do we increase it?
Great intro and welcome here! Upvoted and followed:)
Much appreciated sir
A new Steemian :-) hello @bunnypunia I hope you enjoy your time here, its a great community ! Nice post, Wish you much luck! I will follow your account. Don't hesitate to contact or follow me at any time :-) See you around @tradewonk
Thanks for the welcome brother
No problem :-)
No problem!
Welcome to Steemit ! have fun with it. Followed. Follow me back 😘
Thanks!
HUGE welcome to #steemit @bunny! I am following you because you interest that i see some common one. This is a great community and hopefully we will grow up on great and useful content!
Happy steeming and greetings from Switzerland!
Francesco
Thanks a lot @andreolf - and what a great country you have. I have awesome memories of riding and driving thru Switzerland!!!
Your post was mentioned in my hit parade in the following categories:Congratulations @bunnypunia!
Just saw - this is WOW. Means a lot and is super encouraging :) Thanks a lot for sharing this @arcange
Welcome to Steem Community @bunnypunia! Upvoted and followed you.,.
Thanks Arvind brother
I'm glad to hear that you are in the tourism industry, well I have been chef for some great 5 stars hotel in Mauritius, 15 years experience! I know this world quite well!
Best of luck!
Hello @bunnypunia , welcome to this amazing platform mate! For sure you will enjoy the ride here and afterall you got the best of mentor as your support , @firepower is just an awesome human being! @progressivechef
Thanks @progressivechef - loving this place. And yes, I am glad to be a part of the tourism industry properly now. Mauritius is one place I want to go soon - on my list :-D
CheersThat's great to hear @bunnypunia! I have made a nice post on Mauritius too, you can check it out! It will top your list after watching it!
Hi... It's so surprising to see you on this platform...
You can do and write a lot here.....
Wishing you a warm welcome and good luck...
Check my blog @geetharao.....
Thanks a lot aunty. You and @firepower have been the biggest reason :)
Welcome @bunnypunia to the Steemit Community! Hope you enjoy your journey as I have been :) Explore... Travel... Experience.. Live ... Steemit! Happy Steemiting. Be sure to follow and check out @lank .. I will follow you back.
Thanks and sure :)
Welcome mi friend nice to me yo i am @djnoel ;)
Nice to meet you too buddy
Loved your intro and Ladakh blog (had started writing a blog on my Ladakh ride, which I will shelve now 😊) Hope you have a great time here. May you flourish and prosper here my friend, God bless.@bunnypunia, welcome to steemit. This is topdog aka Ashok Kamath from Goa. Rider with Bikenomads, Gears and many more.
Thanks for the warm welcome biker brother. I have lotta friends who are part of Gears :)
Hello :) Your photos are great! I have never been in New Delphi, but it's one of my goals to go there :)
@allesia , You meant "New Delhi" right ;)
I like 'toasts' too - have it every morning :-D
Welcome to Steemit!!! Your life seems so much fun haha! Looking forward to see more of you! Best of luck:):) xoxo @bunnypunia
Thanks @steemityourway (nice name!)
yayyy you replied!!! Haha thank YOU! 😚 i try i try!
Got it. @firepower did give me a crash course yesterday on such things though
Welcome to #Steemit Surendra : this place is awesome. And thanks for the wishes and follow :)