Hi, we are Apoorva and Vikesh, a minimalist traveling couple from India.
We are full-time engineers and occasional travelers. We work hard at our regular jobs (spending most of our time planning) to enjoy our vacations even more. This blog is where people can find budget-friendly solutions for all trips and experience more local flavor through sustainable travel.
Get to know Apoorva 🙂
Hi! I am Apoorva, born and brought up in Karnataka, and settled in Bengaluru. I am an automotive engineer who is in love with traveling, hiking, and riding (also I do not hate my corporate job!). I started to go out on actual trips with my friends only after I started to work, until then every trip of mine was with family and to pilgrimages. I am used to treating every place I visit special and with respect maybe because of this background.
I am from a small town near Hassan District in Karnataka. I have lived freely my entire childhood with a lot of greenery around. I have a love for nature and I am a Sustainable living enthusiast. I try to stay minimal reducing reusing and recycling as much as possible. I love to read Novels. I am kind of old school type. I write my journal and read my book. Visiting the local market and purchasing from artists directly are my favorite things. I am the kind of person who borrows clothes from others but spends tons of money on adventurous stuff.
Vikesh plans all of our trips. I play a major role in supporting and encouraging him on our journey. I enjoy everything a place can offer. Traveling has made me realize that we humans are all unique in our ways, respect and appreciate every little thing you get to experience in day-to-day life.
Let’s go Travel with Mapping Minimalists !
Get to know Vikesh 🙂
Hi I’m Vikesh! I was born and raised in Gujarat, western part of India. As a kid used to love and play sports a lot and with both parents having government jobs we used to travel over every summer vacation mostly towards the north part of India.
So after my engineering from South India, I started working as an automotive engineer in Bengaluru. It’s been 11 long years but always had the urge to pack my bags and keep travelling. I am now 32 and have since explored many countries, experienced different cultures and customs, tried many cuisines and met with lot of amazing people around the world
As well as travelling, I love reading blogs instead of watching Instagram stories for new places to visit. Also love hiking in the Himalayas. I am responsible to plan the travel on Budget so that we can save some time and money.