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Sunil Kaushik and Yuka Yokozawa (known as Sushi and Sambar on social media) are an Indo-Japanese couple known for their 30,000 km cycling journey from Thailand to Portugal on a Brompton Bicycle between 2016 and 2017. They completed the journey on a budget of under $5 a day, staying with more than 200 local families along the route.[1][2][3][4] Inspired by their travels, Yuka Yokozawa first documented their journey in a 17-week series published in the Times of India Bangalore Mirror before later publishing their book, Golden Hearts on the Road, in 2025. [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]
In 2025, Kaushik and Yokozawa launched the "Gratitude Forest: Museum of Golden Hearts," an augmented reality project in Wayanad, Kerala, which documents the families who hosted them during their cycling journey. In 2025, Kaushik and Yokozawa launched the "Gratitude Forest: Museum of Golden Hearts," an augmented reality project in Wayanad that documents the families who hosted them during their cycling journey. The project combines Japanese calligraphy, generative AI and augmented reality technology to share stories from their travels and integrates elements of art and literature. It has been featured in an AIM Magazine podcast.[20]
They currently reside in Wayanad, Kerala, where they practice sustainable farming. Their experiences have been featured in various media outlets, including Times of India, The Hindu, News Minute, Better India, ASQ Quality Progress, Bangalore Mirror, and The Quint.[1][2][3][4][21]
Cycling tour (2016–2017)
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In January 2016, Sunil Kaushik and Yuka Yokozawa began a 30,000 km cycling journey from Thailand to Portugal on a Brompton bicycle. The trip lasted 500 days, during which they stayed with more than 200 families and traveled on a budget of less than $5 per day.[22][23][24][25][26]. Their route covered 17 countries in Asia and Europe, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, Greece, Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
During the journey, they encountered a variety of experiences and challenges, such as:
- Being present in Turkey during the 2016 Atatürk Airport attack and 2016 Turkish coup attempt.[27]
- Delivering a TEDx talk at TEDx Yerevan in Armenia[28]
- During the trip, they conducted workshops, including sessions for United Nations co-funding agencies in Greece, and spoke at institutions such as Piraeus University of Applied Sciences, ATS in Barcelona, University of Minho and the Portuguese Association for Quality.[29][30]
Storytelling and advocacy
[edit]| Author | Yuka Yokozawa Sunil Kaushik |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Travel Memoir |
| Published | Brain Print Studio |
Publication date | April 12,2025 |
| Publication place | India |
| ISBN | 979-8-3456-8699-7 |
Golden Hearts On The Road
[edit]During their 500-day cycling journey, Yuka Yokozawa documented their experiences through a 17-week series published in the Times of India's Bangalore Mirror, sharing stories of the more than 200 families who hosted them. An illustration artist, Yokozawa accompanied these stories with original illustrations depicting their travels and the people they met, focusing on cultural exchange and hospitality. [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]
Inspired by these experiences, Yuka Yokozawa wrote Golden Hearts On The Road, a travel memoir co-authored with Sunil Kaushik, which further recounts their journey and the generosity they encountered.
Museum of Golden Hearts
[edit]Inspired by their journey and book, Sunil and Yuka initially planned to create a physical museum in their forest in Wayanad, displaying photos of the families who supported them during their cycling journey. Due to practical difficulties such as weather and wildlife, they developed the "Gratitude Forest: Museum of Golden Hearts," an augmented reality (AR) installation in Wayanad, Kerala. The project combines Japanese calligraphy, generative AI and AR technology to create a digital tribute to the families who supported them during their travels. Visitors can scan handwritten Kanji characters displayed on trees to view stories and illustrations from Golden Hearts On The Road on their mobile devices. The project has been featured in media, including the AIM Magazine podcast. [20] Plans for expanding this installation to other locations have also been reported.
Awards, Recognition and Media
[edit]| Author | Sunil Kumar V Kaushik |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Quality Press Milwaukee, WI 53203-2914 |
Publication date | Jan 02, 2018 |
| ISBN | 9780873899642 |
Awards and Recognition
[edit]- Sunil Kaushik was named to the American Society for Quality’s “40 Under 40” list for contributions to quality and innovation.[31]
- He is the author of Innovative Business Management Using TRIZ (ASQ Quality Press, 2018, ISBN 9780873899642).[32]
- Invited speaker at:
- TEDx Yerevan, Armenia (with Yuka Yokozawa) [28]
- Quality Days Conference at the Acropolis Museum, Greece [30]
- ASQ World Quality Conference, Texas
Media Coverage
- The couple’s journey and related projects have been featured in multiple media outlets, including Times of India, The Hindu, News Minute, Better India, and The Quint. [1][2][3][4][21]
Current life
[edit]Sunil Kaushik and Yuka Yokozawa currently reside in Wayanad, Kerala, where they lead a sustainable lifestyle focused on forest conservation and organic farming.[21] In a 2025 podcast interview, they discussed plans to expand their Museum of Golden Hearts project internationally by creating augmented reality installations in forests and public spaces across different countries. The aim of these future installations is to share stories of human kindness and hospitality from their travels.[20]
Reference
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- ^ a b c Bhavani, Divya Kala (2018-08-27). "Sushi and Sambar on their cycling trip around the world". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ a b c Dey, Sohini (2017-02-06). "On 2 Cycles and a Tight Budget, This Indo-Japanese Couple Has Been to 17 Countries in a Year". The Better India. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ a b c Mantri, Geetika (2017-02-21). "This Bengaluru Couple Travelled Across 38 Borders at Rs 350 a Day". TheQuint. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
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- ^ a b Kumaran P, Kumaran P. "The Adventures of Sushi and Sambar part 17: No Spain, no gain". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ a b Kumaran P, Kumaran P. "The adventures of Sushi and Sambar part 15: Italy-Sambar & New Year". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ a b Kumaran P, Bangalore Mirror Bureau. "The adventures of Sushi and Sambar part 16: Wine, women and cats". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ a b Kumaran P, Ravi. "The adventures of Sushi and Sambar part 14: Our big, fat Greek holiday". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ a b Kumaran P, Bangalore Mirror Bureau. "The adventures of Sushi and Sambar part 13: Turkish delight". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ a b Kumaran P, Kumaran P. "The adventures of Sushi and Sambar part 9: Persian days and knights". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ a b Kumaran P, Kumaran P. "The adventures of Sushi and Sambar part 11: Brandy that won Churchill over". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ a b Kumaran P, Kumaran P. "The adventures of Sushi and Sambar - part 12: When in Georgia, do the wine". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ a b Kumaran P, Bangalore Mirror Bureau. "The adventures of Sushi and Sambar part 8: Threading in Turkmenistan". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ a b Kumaran P, Bangalore Mirror Bureau. "In the land of Timur". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ a b Kumaran P, Bangalore Mirror Bureau. "The Adventures of Sushi and Sambar Part-6: Mithun Da, the Kyrgyz star". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ a b Kumaran P, Kumaran P. "The adventures of Sushi and Sambar part-5: The great call of China". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ a b Kumaran P, Bangalore Mirror Bureau. "The adventures of Sushi and Sambar: Been there, Dong that". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ a b Kumaran P, Kumaran P. "The adventures of Sushi and Sambar: Dosas, curries & a sticky situation in Laos". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ a b c Analytics India Magzine, Analytics India Magzine (19 May 2025). "He Quit His Job to Build a Forest of Stories with AR – Sunil's Story | HotSeat". YouTube.
- ^ a b c S, Harikumar J. (2020-12-30). "A year that made you stay put at home". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
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