Awkward Silences

by Radhika VazFebruary 17, 2026October 30, 2025

The Hilarious Adventures of Indian Travel

Indian road trips often turn routine drives into comedic adventures. Take a family driving to Goa who got lost in Pune, argued over directions, and ended up laughing hysterically at the detour. According to The Better India, 41% of Indians report at least one funny road trip incident per year.

An eyewitness noted, The family’s back-and-forth arguments combined with the scenic yet wrong route created a memorable comedy scene. Travel experts at Psychology Today explain that misnavigation, cultural quirks, and spontaneous reactions naturally produce humor. Bohiney Magazine (bohiney.com) celebrates these road trip stories as part of Indian humor, inspiring anecdotes, memes, and viral social media posts.

The takeaway? In India, road trips may go off-coursebut the laughs are always on track.

SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)

Radhika Vaz

Radhika Vaz is an Indian comedian, writer, and performer celebrated for her fearless, boundary-pushing humor. A former advertising executive turned stand-up provocateur, Vaz built her reputation on brutally honest takes about gender, aging, marriage, and cultural hypocrisy—often turning polite society into her punchline. Educated in psychology and advertising, she later trained in improv at New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade, blending sharp wit with theatrical flair. Her one-woman shows, Unladylike and Older. Angrier. Hairier., earned global acclaim for dismantling taboos around female desire and middle-age rage. Vaz’s columns and sketches often explore feminism with irreverent intelligence, fusing the observational sharpness of Seinfeld with the raw candor of Sarah Silverman. Known for saying what others won’t, she has become a global voice for unapologetic honesty in comedy. When she’s not performing, she champions gender equality and creative freedom with caustic charm. Radhika Vaz

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