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10/06/2026

We followed the sound of a hammer echoing through the hills of Ladakh’s Rhumbak village and discovered a rare craft, and an extraordinary craftsman.

An unplanned encounter with Rigzin in the heart of the Hemis National Park region, turned into one of our most memorable discoveries. We had seen the handcrafted copper vessels adorned with brass details in traditional Ladakhi kitchens and wondered who still made them.

The answer found us.

At 61, Rigzin travels across Ladakh, crafting these beautiful jars, teapots, and serving vessels for families who continue to cherish tradition. He is the last in his family to carry forward this craft- one that now survives through only a handful of artisans in the Himalayan desert.

His story left us inspired, but also wondering- in an age of plastic and disposables, what does the future hold for such traditions?

Watch and ‘s Rhumbak adventure on The Curious Compass 🧭 YouTube channel. Link in bio 🔗

New Episode drops every alternate Thursday.

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01/06/2026

Breakfast like a Nawab?

Clichés aside, when woke up hungry in Lucknow, we discovered that the UNESCO-recognized culinary reputation is well earned.

Our curious compass took us on this mouth watering breakfast trail- from flaky khasta kachori at Akbari Gate, to cloud-like malaiyo, and slow-cooked nihari-kulcha near Chowk.
In Lucknow food is folklore. Royal legacies meet urban legends and we discover a story behind every bite.

As and follow their hungry Curious Compass 🧭 , why dont you Follow them?

📍Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
🍛Breakfast Special.

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30/05/2026

You thought you know how to buy fresh fish?
Think again. 🤔
This Devgad Fish Auction was a lesson in negotiation, one that could make CEO’s eat humble pie. (or Fry 🐟)
Decibel levels beyond sonic limits. Hyper competitive bidding. Freshest catch up for grabs! 🎣 🔨
Full Episode of this mad adventure, that started quietly in a serene mango orchard is out on The Curious Compass YouTube channel.

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Link in bio. 🔗

Our takeaway from this beautiful confusion? A gorgeous Surmai (Kingfish) 🐠 🥩

Not your average tourists, and explore India through local people, food, art and culture.
Incredible stories from India’s remote’s corners. 🎥 🖊️

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27/05/2026

You thought Ladakh was all about scenic viewpoints, stunning photos, and bike rides? 🏍️
Well, Ladakh had other plans for us this winter…playing ice hockey on frozen Pangong lake, chasing pashmina goats, making butter ‘Gur Gur’ chai and tripping on chhang 🥴.
And yes spotting the ultra elusive ghost of the Himalayas- the snow leopard! 🐆
There is always a side the tourists don’t see, and that’s exactly where our compass points. 🧭

Hit that follow button and be curious with us, as we drop detailed stories from the wildest corners of Ladakh and the rest of India!

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our friend philosopher guide on this wild ride!

25/05/2026

Pick Your Mango 🥭
You thought mangoes just magically appear in a crate.
Meanwhile in Ratnagiri…people are out doing Olympic-level mango harvesting with what looks like a javelin stick.
And honestly, it’s worth it. Because one bite of a Ratnagiri Alphonso = love at first bite. 🧡🤤
👍Hit that follow button and be curious with us.

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More about this awesome mango farm stay on our YouTube channel- The Curious Compass.
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11/03/2026

Curiosity: 1
Comfort zone: 0

Started the week freezing at -20°C on Pangong Lake.
Ended it sweating at 37°C in the Thar Desert.
Just 6 days, a few hundred kilometers, and an entire climate spectrum later…
Not flexing… okay maybe slightly flexing — but mostly just showing off the ridiculous diversity of this country…
If this much can change within one country in under a week, imagine what the rest of the world has waiting…

-20° on Pangong Lake ➝ 37° in the Thar desert in 6 days.
India really said pick your climate…
What’s the biggest temperature change you’ve experienced while travelling?

08/10/2025

once upon a time, a tiny human was born who could make people laugh, cry, and surrender all in five minutes flat…
four years later, she’s cuter, sassier, and even more powerful…

08/08/2025

Happy Birthday Gorgeous… keep flipping, swinging and cart wheeling through life
9 years old 9000% awesomeness

28/03/2025

535 km, 5 days, 1 sore butt—totally worth it!

When you wait 3 years for something, you know you’re gonna love it. And this Mumbai-to-Murudeshwar ride? Absolute wheely good times! Here’s a quick recap of the rollercoaster (literally, thanks to some roads) of a trip:

Day 1: Kicked things off at 4 AM because adventure doesn’t wait! Route 66 was a mix of butter smooth and bone-rattling—like .sahani1 says shoutout to Mr. Gadkari who’s found a pile of cement for. A classic Maharashtrian brekkie, gallons of hydration (read: watermelon, tea, coffee, juice—anything liquid), and a dreamy Goan sunset to wrap up the day.

Day 2: Left Goa at sunrise (why does everything outside Maharashtra instantly get better?). No potholes, just palm trees, pit stops for coffee & coconut water, and the most drool-worthy brunch at one of the many “Fish Land” eateries after Honnavar. Ended the day speechless at the 127-foot Shiv statue in Murudeshwar—divine in every sense!

Day 3: A no-nonsense dash back to Goa because, let’s be real, my glutes were filing complaints.

Day 4: Solo ride mode! Took the scenic coastal route through Vengurla, Kudal, and Malvan before hiting Route 66 and then back to the rural for some winding, beautiful backroads where road rules don’t exist. Stopped at every place that had food or a mirror-worthy backdrop, and ended the day at the cutest homestay—Surve’s Coastal Homestay.

Day 5: Still on Day 4 while posting this in Chiplun... will probably make a dash to Mumbai

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