About The Gypsy Chiring Travel Blog
Pronam, Namaskar & Kardom!
A travel Blogger based in Assam of Northeast India, Joydeep Phukan is the creator of “The Gypsy Chiring”
The word “Gypsy” (“যাযাবৰ” in the Assamese language) means nomad. Chiring – the ancestral surname signifies my lineage of Ahom roots.
The logo of The Gypsy Chiring starts with the letters জ and চ of the Assamese alphabet. Kardom refers to greetings in the Karbi dialect of Assam.
This travel blog represents my love for travel, culture and adventure of our beautiful country – India.
Being from the Northeastern region of India, I have learned that people from other regions are unaware of our cultures, fascinating landscapes and the diversity of Northeast India.
The term “Cultural Relativism” in Anthropology says that we should not view or judge a culture or a cultural attribute based on our cultural practices. We must rather understand other cultures based on their cultural context, more so through a local perspective.
The Gypsy Chiring is my way to represent India’s diversity especially Northeast India ethically and authentically.
Do you have queries about your trip to India, especially Northeast India? Do you love adventure travel?
If Yes, The Gypsy Chiring travel blog is your source for tips and soothing stories on travel, adventure and culture of India & Northeast.
Apart from Northeast India, you will also find articles about other parts of India and around the globe; regarding travel tips such as travel essentials, camping tips and blogging.
I intend to share, write and promote the less-explored and off-beat destinations of India & its northeastern states.
Expressing authentic moments with nature, places and culture is my passion.
Northeast India is pristine regarding its ethnic diversity, nature-human relationship and art forms.
The Gypsy Chiring is my platform to know, learn, understand and promote the essence of India & Northeast India to the world through a local perspective.
You can connect with me via
Instagram ➔ @thegypsychiring and @the_gypsyspirit
LinkedIn ➔: Joydeep Phukan & The Gypsy Chiring
Email ➔ joydeep@thegypsychiring(dot)com
Reddit ➔ @thegypsychiring21
X ➔ @thegypsychiring
What do I do? (freelancing)
Travel Writing
Content Writing
Trek & Tour Guide
LinkedIn Ghost Writing
Social Media Management
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FEATURED ON
Feedspot – 100 Best Indian Travel Blogs and Websites
Feedspot – Top 100 Indian Travel Feeds
Article on ‘HORIZON’ of The Assam Tribune
Read the full article on Mount Saramati- the highest peak of Nagaland here.
The Gypsy Chiring has written three articles for the Tourgenie Website.
You can find the link to two articles about my Dzukou Valley experience that I wrote for Tourgenie here:
Four Souls One Paradise – Dzukou Valley
Dzukou Valley in Pictures | Story of 4 Backpackers in Nagaland.
AWARDS
Winner – August Travel Writing Competition, 2021
By Meghalaya Tourism
- Theme: Lessons on Independence from Solo Travelling
- I wrote about how Solo Traveling is the Architect of my Growth.
- I shared how it has shaped my personality and has been helping me grow both personally and professionally.
Winner: Travelopedia – A Travel Writing Competition, 2018
By Department of Tourism Studies, Pondicherry University.
- Occasion- World Tourism Day Celebration, 2018.
- I wrote about how the trekking experience to the offbeat and the highest peak of Nagaland – Mt. Saramati empowered me.
Voyagers Voice Magazine
I collaborated at Voyagers Voice, a digital travel magazine about art and culture.
Read my interview with them – Northeast India: Interview with Joydeep Phukan of The Gypsy Chiring
I have also contributed to Voyagers Voice Magazine on – Bihu, the essence of Assamese culture
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