Kolkata, West Bengal · India

Joydeep
Dasgupta

Available for Brand Collaborations

I turn offbeat India into stories brands love — raw, authentic Reels and vlogs that actually convert. Travel. Street Food. Culture. Zero filter, full impact.

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Joydeep Dasgupta filming a travel reel at a scenic location in India
Who I Am

The guy behind the backpack 🎒

Joydeep Dasgupta exploring India — travel and food content creator from Kolkata
My Story

Hey, I'm Joy — a travel creator from Kolkata who loves exploring places the way a real traveler does, not like a typical tourist. Through my Instagram @backpackwithjoy and YouTube channel Vlogging With JoY, I share offbeat destinations, street food stories, and budget travel experiences across India. My goal is simple — to make travel feel relatable, honest, and inspiring, just like hearing a story from a friend who just came back from a trip.

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Total Reach / Month
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@backpackwithjoy · Instagram Reels Vlogging With JoY · YouTube Vlogs
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Skill Stack
Short-form Reels95%
Travel Photography88%
Brand Storytelling82%
Script & Hook Writing79%
Short-form Reels Offbeat Destinations Street Food Budget Travel Kolkata Local Bengali-English Visual Storytelling Brand Integration

My content feels less like an ad and more like a travel story shared by a friend on WhatsApp. That authenticity is exactly why it connects with real Indian travellers — and why brands see genuine engagement.

Where I Create

Two Platforms. One Voice.

Reaching real Indian explorers every day with content that feels native to the feed.

Instagram
@backpackwithjoy
40K+
Reach
Reels
Format
780+
Followers

Short-form travel & food Reels. Strong algorithmic reach, offbeat India stories, growing follow conversions. Primary UGC platform.

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YouTube
@VloggingWithJoY
150K+
Reach
Shorts
Short-form
1.8k
Followers

Full travel vlogs + YouTube Shorts. Unscripted, real-time storytelling in Bengali-English. Deep community engagement.

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Why Work With Me

What Makes the Difference

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Authentic Audience

Organic growth, not paid followers. Real Indian explorers who trust Joy's recommendations and act on them.

5–7

Days Turnaround

Brief to delivery, fast and professional. No back-and-forth chaos. One revision included.

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Languages

Bengali, Hindi & English — content that hits the right cultural notes for every Indian audience.

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Usage Rights

You own it. Use as organic posts, paid ads, website assets — anywhere, forever. No extra licensing.

My Work

Content Portfolio

Scroll-stopping Reels & vlogs — each built with a clear objective.

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What I Cover

Content Pillars

Offbeat Travel

Hidden villages, secret valleys, uncharted hill stations — places that should be in every travel brochure but aren't.

Street Food & Culture

Zakaria Street iftar trails, Darjeeling momos, roadside jhalmuri — honest, hungry, no-filter reviews.

Budget Travel

Real costs, local stays, how to do incredible India on ₹3,000. Tips fellow travellers actually bookmark.

Kolkata Local

City walks, adda spots, Durga Puja pandals — hyper-local Kolkata content with true community pulse.

Collaboration

How Brands Can Work With Me

I create authentic travel and food content that feels like a real story — not a traditional advertisement.

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Brand Integration Reels

I naturally integrate brands into my travel and food storytelling. Instead of looking like an ad, the product becomes part of the journey and connects better with viewers.

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Hotels & Homestays
Property walkthroughs and experience reels
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Tourism Destinations
Travel storytelling & destination promotion
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Food & Restaurants
Street food, cafes & restaurant reviews
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Travel Products
Gear, accessories and travel apps
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Most Requested

Short-Form Video Reels

Vertical travel or product videos created with storytelling, strong hooks and engaging visuals designed for Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.

  • check_circle15–60 sec vertical videos
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Visual

Travel Photography

High-quality travel photos and Instagram carousel posts that showcase destinations, food and experiences in an engaging way.

  • check_circleTravel & food photography
  • check_circle5–10 image carousels
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Ideal Partners

Brands I Love Working With

The Process

How I Work
With Brands

Simple. Fast. No back-and-forth chaos. Here's what working with me looks like, start to finish.

5–7
Days avg. turnaround

From brief to final delivery. One revision included at no extra charge.

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Usage Rights
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Hidden Fees
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Discovery Call / Brief

You share your goals, brand guidelines, and campaign idea. 15–20 min call or a simple form — whichever you prefer.

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Concept & Script

I pitch a creative angle, hook, and rough script. You approve or suggest tweaks before I start rolling camera.

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Shoot & Edit

Content shot in a real, authentic environment. Edited with proper pacing, captions, trending audio, and colour grade.

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Review & Revisions

One round of revisions included. I make it right — no drama, no extra charges for reasonable changes.

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Final Delivery

Final files delivered with full usage rights. Post anywhere, run as ads, repurpose freely — it's yours forever.

Let's Connect

Ready to create content
that actually travels?

Whether it's a one-off Reel, a long-term collab, or a full destination trip — reach out. Let's make something real together.

joydasgupta@gmail.com DM on Instagram
Based in Kolkata · Available for travel across India