Camp Nowhere

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What happens when you decide to step away from other people’s expectations of you? Well, you learn that you actually need to get around your own expectations for yourself. Today, we talk to Shruthi who’s a fulltime traveler, hiker and runner… but she didn’t used to be any of those things. Growing up in a South Indian family in the US meant that all the things that she’s come to love later in her life, such as the great outdoors, went against her families ideas of gender norms. Her time on the road helped her realize a deep love for hiking which taught her just how strong she is, that she can trust herself and what can be learned from having regular conversations with discomfort. Join us on a deep dive into how much our own expectations of what we are and aren’t capable of are holding us back.

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Creators and Guests

Host
MAK
MAK has been traveling full-time under the name Bound For Nowhere. She’s and adventure photographer and filmmaker who’s work examines travel, the outdoors and the personal development that comes from it.

What is Camp Nowhere?

Camp Nowhere is a freeform audio journey exploring life off the beaten path. Hosted by MAK—a filmmaker, photographer, and full time explorer for the last eight years—the podcast captures the essence of living in the unknown. With raw storytelling, immersive sounds from the ever-changing landscapes she encounters on her travels, and reflections from life on the road, Camp Nowhere documents the beauty of the unknown and the magic of unexpected encounters.