Beyond the Grid – Catch Us Live on Instagram with Alike's Travel Creators

“Not all itineraries are born on Google. Some come from real stories, not checklists.”

At Alike, we’ve always believed that travel is more than checklists and check-ins. It’s about discovering pieces of yourself while discovering the world. Because the story behind the scroll is always worth hearing, and that’s precisely what Beyond the Grid, Alike’s brand-new Instagram Live series, is all about.

We’re going live with creators who don’t just travel for likes – they travel to feel.

Launching with a bang, our first Beyond the Grid episode features two incredibly real creators – @theindiantripper and @imahimaagarwal – as they open up about their unique travel journeys, real hacks, behind-the-scenes moments, and the deeper “why” behind their wanderlust.

Her travel story began with one transformative trip to Europe, and it hasn’t stopped since. From working at Google to soaking up life in the Philippines, Vrinda brings a deeply personal, lived-in lens to every journey she shares. She doesn't just show you where to go – she shows you how to feel it. For Vrinda, travel isn’t just a hobby – it’s a way of life.

A Delhi-based creator with a wild heart, Mahima thrives in the chaos, joy, and quiet discoveries that travel brings. By profession, she’s a content consultant, but by passion, she’s a storyteller who makes you want to drop everything and just…go.

Think of it as your virtual campfire. Each week, Beyond the Grid goes live on Alike’s Instagram, featuring creators you already follow for dreamy reels – but this time, you’ll hear what really goes down when they hit the road.

From passport failures and culture shocks to serendipitous connections and lessons in stillness – these are stories you won't find in captions. Remember Before Sunrise, Serendipity and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty? You will get similar feels.

We created this series for travellers who are tired of polished bucket lists and want stories that mean something. You know, the kind that leaves you a little teary, a little inspired, and fully ready to book that trip.

Alike is building a creator-led travel community, one where your favourite content creators aren’t just aesthetic guides – they’re storytellers, mentors, and fellow explorers who’ve lived the magic and the mess.

Beyond the Grid – our very first Instagram Live, where experience-first travellers spill the truth about what it means to explore places.

Want to know what to expect from these live; visit this blog to learn more about Beyond the Grid. 

Date: July 8, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM IST 

Turn on post notifications, follow Alike, and get ready for real, honest travel talk that’ll make you want to pack your bags! So next time you see the red “LIVE” button on our Instagram, tap it. The story behind the scroll is worth hearing.