Raksha Rao

Hey everyone! 🤗

I know I haven't been active here lately.

That's because I've been focusing my energy elsewhere. I've been deep in the trenches, working on something that's been both exciting and challenging.

One of those things is a new tech channel I've been building this year. It's been a labor of love, and I'm really passionate about it.

It's not easy starting from scratch, and I've questioned the decision more times than I can count. There have been moments of doubt, but also moments of inspiration that keep me going.

But, like with anything new, there are always risks. Whether it's the right move or not, only time will tell!

Thanks for sticking with me, and I hope you'll join me on this new journey!

If you are interested in the latest tech or discovering unique gadgets, then check it out - youtube.com/@RakshaBytes

PS - The picture is from a Google I/O Connect event I was invited to a month ago - my first event as a tech creator :)

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Our Sri Lanka Retreat was magical! ✨ Our guests tried scuba diving & spotted majestic whales for the first time! This was offbeat, adventurous, and transformational in more ways than one!

We have more retreats coming up this year to 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🐋 Andamans, and 🌿Dandeli.

DM us at www.instagram.com/openskycircles or drop us an email at openskycircles@gmail.com to join our special curated retreats!

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1 year ago (edited) | [YT] | 10

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Travel with us to Sri Lanka!

Escape the Ordinary. Embrace Your Extraordinary!

June 16-22 (6 days)

All-Inclusive: Colombo - Colombo

Activities Included: Scuba diving 🤿, whale watching, Morning Yoga, Creative Workshop Sigiriya Rock Trekking, and a LOT MORE!

Reach out to us at openskycircles@gmail.com for details!

1 year ago | [YT] | 9

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Hey awesome people 👋

I wanted to take a moment to say hi and check how you are doing since it's been a while 😊

Also, take this opportunity to introduce about our new venture Open Sky Circles.

As part of Open Sky Circles, we host small group retreats around the world deeply rooted in experiences and adventure with a focus on personal growth for a community of misfits.
www.instagram.com/openskycircles/

What we have done so far
✅ Monthly meetups with our community in Bangalore
✅ Bangalore Wellness Day - a day full of mindful activities like yoga, painting workshops, and more!

What we have coming up:
🌴 Dandeli Retreat: May 18-20 (stay in a riverside cottage, go on adventures and do yoga and painting 🎨 workshop)
🐋 Sri Lanka: June 16-22 (scuba diving and whale watching in an offbeat region in Sri Lanka)

If you are interested to join now or later, just drop a message here 👋
www.instagram.com/openskycircles

Excited to have you join us on our immersive experiential retreat!

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✈️ Hosting a February Travelers Meetup in Bangalore 📌 Limited seats. So RSVP by sending a DM on Instagram instagram.com/therovingheart

Inviting misfits, adventurers, and curious minds to an evening of travel talks, interesting conversations, and fun quizzes.

If you’ve been dreaming about traveling the world, then this might help you fuel your travel dreams 😉💙

Where: Go Native, Lavelle Road, Bengaluru
When: Feb 16, 2024. 6PM - 8 PM

We want to keep the group small to foster meaningful discussions. So RSVP to let us know that you are coming.

1 year ago | [YT] | 9

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In the last post, I mentioned a unique women's only group to Dandeli in March (more like an adventure travel retreat rather) 🍃

I wanted to share some insights on so that maybe you get a better idea on why we started it :)

We are both Raksha and we have more in common than our names.

You must have seen my friend Raksha (‪@Solopassport‬) before in some of the videos here.

For those who don't know us yet - we have been traveling the world for over 9 years and travelled to 84 countries combined. We are both certified scuba divers and actively pursued adventures around the world for many years (even before it became cool to do so 😉) 🌎 We are fiercely independent, free thinkers, and we don't let society dictate our lives! ⚡

😐 Over time, we realized living life on your own terms can be exhausting and isolating especially in a country like India. Most people around us don't understand us, we outgrow our peers, and we sometimes wonder how easy our lives would be if we just accepted to live on society's terms. If only, it was THAT easy! 😅

So, we wanted to build an inclusive community for outliers, misfits, and curious minds where people can feel like they belong 😊

And that's where the idea of Open Sky Circles came in.

💫 Forget fitting in, this is a community for those who march to the beat of their own drum, who celebrate their quirks and individuality. Be your weird, wonderful self without judgment.

💫 Whether it's physical journeys, intellectual pursuits, or creative endeavors, Open Sky Circles encourages pushing boundaries and trying new things.

💫 Ask the questions that others shy away from: This is a space for intellectual exploration, open dialogue, and challenging the status quo.

If that's you, then share your details here to be a part of our conversations 🗣️ and join us on our trips ✈️
➡️ eepurl.com/iJnYP-/

1 year ago | [YT] | 17

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🥳 HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT - WOMEN'S ONLY GROUP TRIP TO DANDELI 🥳

Either DM on Instagram at www.instagram.com/openskycircles or send an email 📩 openskycircles@gmail.com

Hosting a pilot trip to Dandeli, Karnataka.. if you've been watching my videos on YouTube, you probably noticed the attention to detail and the meticulous planning that goes behind it!

So, my lovely community here probably understands it better than most, what this small, customised group trip might look like! 🌳 It's unique and has a whole lot of thoughtful extras that makes it special ❣️

Please help spread the word and appreciate your unending support like always 🙏🤗

1 year ago | [YT] | 6

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Posted a video on a luxury resort in Sakleshpur where we got to stay in a pool villa.. It's pretty cool! Checked it out yet?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDx0d...

1 year ago | [YT] | 14

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I'm back 👋

Took a break from YouTube to focus on other projects. But I'm posting a new video about a brand new luxury property in Sakleshpur tomorrow.. Watch out for this one because I think you are going to like it 😊✌️

1 year ago | [YT] | 15

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Next Up: Kyrgyzstan - one of my favourite countries.

Just wrapped the Tajikistan series on YouTube. Have you watched it yet? If not, you can binge watch this series as all the episodes are out now!


TAJIKISTAN 🇹🇯: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

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