My name is Jaganmohan a.k.a J.

I quit my job in the summer of 2025 as a full-time software engineer to explore the world on my bike RusticWheels.

The first time I went hiking in India is when I discovered my connection with nature. It could have been due to just how I grew up as a child mostly running around in grass fields, swimming in local ponds and walking in suburban woods. Or it could have been the feeling of freedom, since as a child I never visited many places except a yearly trip to my grandma's under tight supervision of my parents.

After moving to the United States to pursue my Masters, I had more opportunities of hiking in the vast national forests and travelling to other countries. One trip which actually solidified my connection with nature and our planet, is a thru-hike in Alaska in Denali National Park and Chugach National Forest.

That's when I decided I am going to explore the entire world and experience our planet, not just for people and culture, but also for the geography, flora and fauna.