Raised on chai, now pairing cheese with curiosity

We’re Palak & Pranav — a travel-loving tech duo from India, living in the Netherlands. After exploring 29+ countries, we realised we weren’t just following maps; we were collecting metaphors, moments and conversations that made us pause.

Maps & Metaphors started in 2023 as a podcast recorded in a campervan in Iceland. These days our focus is travel: honest, practical itineraries for curious people — especially families — who like to slow down and actually notice where they are.

We’re still learning as we go, sharing as we grow. Your thoughts, questions or just a friendly hello mean a lot.