Money · Culture · Civilizations

Understanding the world beneath the surface.

Most travel content tells you where to go. HunchSquared explores why places become what they are.

Through history, economics, psychology and firsthand experience, I document the ideas, systems and civilizations shaping our world, and what they can teach us about building a better life.

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"Every place has a surface. The real story starts underneath it."

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My reflections on India were picked up by major publications across the country and reached millions of readers.

Economic Times5 life lessons from a civilization once among the world's richestread ↗ Hindustan Times"Feels like a fantasy world": solo travel across Indiaread ↗ NDTV"The soul of this place is unmistakable": 5 lessons from Indiaread ↗

01 / the lens

The Four Layers

Most people experience a place once. I try to understand it four times: through history, economics, psychology and ground truth.

History

What happened here before we arrived?

Economics

Who creates value, who captures it, and where does the money flow?

Psychology

How do culture, incentives and beliefs shape behaviour?

Ground Truth

What is happening beyond the headlines, marketing and assumptions?

02 / products

Start where you are.

Whether you're planning a trip, questioning the default path, or looking for a deeper way to understand the world, there is a clear entry point here. Not a vague "find yourself" swamp. Useful things, specific offers, fewer spiritual fog machines.

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The India Starter Guide

The practical guide I wish I had before travelling India alone. Built to help you feel less overwhelmed before day one.

✓ visa basics✓ SIM cards✓ money setup✓ safety notes✓ useful apps✓ first routes✓ culture shocks✓ common mistakes

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The Lost & Found Guide

A guide for people who followed the blueprint and still felt lost. Through travel, psychology, philosophy and personal experience, it explores what happens when the default path no longer feels enough.

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The India Field Guide

A personalised planning experience built around your goals, interests, budget and travel style. History, spirituality, food, culture, adventure or personal growth: we shape the journey around what you actually want from India.

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03 / work together

Work with HunchSquared.

This is the contact lane for practical travel help, finance and accounting support, and partnerships that fit the brand. Different offers, one filter: useful work with clear value.

travel consulting

Trip planning & solo travel strategy

Routes, budgeting, safety, destination research and travel planning for people who want more than a generic itinerary copied from a blog with seventeen pop-ups.

finance & accounting

Bookkeeping, admin & remote finance support

Bookkeeping, reconciliations, Xero support, financial administration and remote accounting assistance for small businesses and operators who need clean numbers.

brands

Partnerships & collaborations

Sponsored content, creator tools, travel brands, education, finance, culture and strategic collaborations aligned with the HunchSquared audience.

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04 / affiliate resources

What I actually use.

Travel tools, money tools and creator tools. Some links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Civilization somehow runs on referral codes now.

flights & stays

Trip.com

The flight and accommodation booking platform I use for planning travel across Asia, especially when comparing routes, stays and transport options in one place.

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