About
My name is Venkat. Most people call me Venky.
For more than eight years, I lived a comfortable and reasonably successful life. I worked in the technology industry, earned well, and followed a path that felt secure and socially acceptable.
Over time, however, I began to feel a sense of discontent and something uncomfortable. Comfort was slowly disconnecting me from life itself. The job was not bad. It was corporate, and there was money as well. However, the constant feeling of inner instability pushed me toward making a difficult decision.
I stepped away from a predictable career and chose a life shaped by uncertainty. It was a conscious decision to stop running behind money. That choice led me to mountains, long journeys, volunteering in remote regions, and experiences that rarely appear in polished or curated narratives.
What This Platform Is About?
This is not a motivation platform.
It is not about hustle culture or manufactured inspiration.
It is not about perfection.
Here, you will find stories drawn from first-hand experience, including;- High-altitude mountaineering, Endurance cycling, stories of people who push limits & Beyond for the love of their adventure, honest accounts of volunteering in rural Africa, Reflections on leaving a stable career and choosing uncertainty, travel experiences that focus less on destinations and more on people, context, and purpose.
Every piece of content on this site is based on lived experience. There is no borrowed wisdom here. There is no rewritten internet content.
Here, you won’t find picture-perfect travel clichés or curated adventure marketing.
You will find something more real stories shaped by effort, uncertainty, and the simple joy of moving through the world.
High Altitude
Moments when terrain, weather, fatigue and willpower meet.
Endurance Cycling
Long days, longer roads, and what changes when we keep going.
Conversations
Trailblazers, locals, mentors, and everyday remarkable people.
Travel with Intention
- Long-form, original storytelling
- Practical insights related to cost, preparation, and mistakes
- A human perspective on risk, fear, resilience, and meaning
- Occasionally, recommendations for gear or books that I personally use and trust
Some links on this site may be affiliate links or display advertisements.
These help support the project and allow it to continue, without compromising honesty or independence.
Who This Site Is For
This space is for people who:
- Feel stuck despite doing everything they were told was right
- Are curious about life beyond comfort and predictability
- Want honest insights into mountains, volunteering, and unconventional life choices
- Prefer clarity and truth over surface-level motivation
No pretence. No over-dramatization.
Just honest stories, practical insights, and reflections that come from real experience.
