Ipsita

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Descripción

I am Ipsita. I am a writer, independent journalist and solo female traveller, on the road for 6 years.

Six years back I sold and donated all my belongings at the age of 23, and ventured out for a whirlwind adventure. Ever since then, I have hiked long-distance in the Himalayas with my 70-litre backpack, hitchhiked cross-countries alone, camped at the remotest corners, volunteered in schools and local communities, and penned down stories that matter.

I write about human rights and social issues with a keen eye on marginalized and ethnic minority groups. I am highly immersed in experiential journalism, unearthing stories that need voice and prevalence.

I have reported from Myanmar refugee camps, the ecologically-vulnerable areas around the Bangladesh border, even interviewed Congolese refugees and done on-ground research in East African countries like Rwanda and Uganda.

As a solo female traveller, I am at the intersection of adventure and cultural travel - balancing hiking at 5000 meters with dancing at local weddings.

Over the years, I have worked with multiple women’s organizations, tribal communities, education-led initiatives, adventure enthusiasts, and human rights advocates, and those whose narratives need global attention.

My writings have been published in The Independent, Lacuna, The Better India, The Lab, Batik Air Malaysia and many others, both in print and online.

Just so you know:

Vegetarian.
Yoga practitioner.
Badminton player.
Adopted a minimalist and healthy lifestyle.
Serious and rigid about plastic-usage.
Learning French.
Somewhat introverted.
I hold a Master’s Degree in Economics (and don’t take it seriously).
Hiking, camping and running are my outdoor insulations.
Mountains are everything.

Instagram - @ipsita.paul_

Volunteering experience:

Before Traveling:

I volunteered with an NGO named Bhumi for one and a half years during my university days. I used to teach English to street children at various shelter homes in Kolkata (my hometown) while leading our English project known as 'Speak Out' as an interviewer and pedagogy trainer.

While traveling:

I have volunteered for the last 6 years in every country I have travelled to. I have mentored hundreds of young people in numerous remote rural schools, communities and refugee camps focusing largely on English as a language, life skills, women empowerment, and social & environmental awareness.

I have also volunteered in farms and been part of eco-projects, while learning more and more about organic farming and sustainable living (still learning).

Countries I have travelled to: India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar border, Indonesia, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda.

Intereses

Animales

Yoga / bienestar

Actividades al aire libre

Fitness

Mascotas

Escritura

Videografía

Vida en autocaravana

Vegetariano o vegano

Sostenibilidad

Autodesarrollo

Cuidado de plantas

Naturaleza

Montaña

Idiomas

Autostop

Senderismo

Jardinería

Agricultura

Ciclismo

Cultura

Trabajo de caridad

Acampada

Libros

Deportes de aventura

Idiomas

Idiomas hablados
Bengali (Bangla): Fluido
Inglés: Fluido
Hindi: Fluido
Francés: Intermedio

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Habilidades y conocimientos que quiero compartir o aprender

Me interesa:  

Cuidado de animales

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Ciertos conocimientos de:  

Jardinería básica

Vida en una granja

Proyectos ecológicos

Trabajo de caridad

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Idiomas

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Que habilidades tienes?

I was a volunteer at an NGO called Bhumi in India where I was the Centre Coordinator first, then eventually became the HR Coordinator over the course of one and a half years. I was in charge of five shelter homes, while teaching English and leading our English project known as Speak Out. As an HR, my responsibility also lied in interviewing volunteers and conducting training and pedagogy sessions.

Apart from that, I was also a Catalyze volunteer, which was our Civic Initiative Team. We planted trees, made seed balls, painted walls at shelter homes, distributed sandwiches in poorer areas, conducted bake sales (for fundraising), organized marathons (also for fundraising), and cleaned public places.

I have volunteered in farms, schools, and local communities in the last 5+ years of travelling.

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Instagram: @ipsita.paul_

Más información

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  Fumador

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  Permiso de conducir

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  Alergia
  Smoking.

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  Dieta especial
  Vegetarian. I have bloating issues. So I can’t eat cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli. And unfortunately, beans.