Map In My Pocket is a slow-travel guide for the culturally curious.
& I am Neeharika Satyavada, travel writer, photographer, and the storyteller behind this blog.
What You’ll Find Here
This is not about counting countries. It is about finding the story in the stonework, the festival, the handmade textile, the hush of a prayer.
Here, you will discover
Culture & Craft
From India’s handmade heartlands to artisan studios and souks beyond borders.
Heritage Journeys
UNESCO sites, ancient cities, and places layered in lived history.
Slow Travel Guides
Immersive itineraries and local trails that reward the traveller who lingers.
Photo Essays
Award-winning storytelling capturing the soul of a place.
Every feature is rooted in lived experience – no AI summaries, no generic travel hacks. Just place, presence, and the joy of noticing.
Who I work with
Alongside Map In My Pocket, I contribute to publications such as Mint Lounge, The Hindu, Creative Image Magazine, The Better India, and select in-flight titles.
I also collaborate with tourism boards, cultural organisations, and design-led brands to create thoughtful, story-led campaigns rooted in culture and place – from Israel’s desert fortresses to Kerala’s backwaters.
Services Include
Editorial
Feature Writing
Photography
Destination Guides
Campaigns
Itinerary Development
Brand Storytelling
Narrative Assets
Consulting
Destination postioning
Brand Voice
Content Strategy
Why “Map In My Pocket”?
Because some maps aren’t apps.
They are drawn on napkins, folded into books, and carried in memory.
They live in your pocket long after the journey ends.
Let’s Connect.
Whether you are a heritage organisation, editorial platform, or tourism board seeking cinematic, culture-first storytelling, let’s work together.
For collaborations, editorial opportunities, and partnerships – hello@affogatofridays.com
For reader mail – DM on Instagram @mapinmypocket