Asia

A place so vast and diverse, it’s impossible to sum up in one paragraph, but hey, let’s try. From chaotic cities to serene landscapes, these posts feature my adventures (and misadventures) across the continent. Expect cultural gems, some questionable decisions, and the occasional “How did I end up here?” moment. 

Midlife Sidequests & Hong Kong Clarity

Where Bangkok and Seoul feel like sisters, as I took my first steps into the Pearl of the Orient, it became clear I was in another world altogether. Holy Shit. I’m in China.

Best Bangkok Bites

Okay, by now it’s pretty clear that I’m *not* your typical travel blogger. I also wasn’t blessed with a fine or discerning palate (unlike my son), and even before I went vegetarian, I was never the most adventurous eater. But…

Failed Plans, Skydiving, and the Art of Starting Over

It’s been a minute, hasn’t it?! A lot of things have happened since my last real-life update post after my trip to Cambodia back in June. And while, once again, things didn’t go quite according to plan…

The Journeys We Don’t Plan…

Last year, I arrived in Barcelona seeking an escape from responsibilities, past choices, and the chaos that has become the perpetual byproduct of life in the United States. Over a year later I find myself…

Three Weeks (of Pivots) in Cambodia

Cambodia wasn’t supposed to be an emotional rollercoaster. But then again, neither was my plan to leave the states in the first place. What started as a long-anticipated pilgrimage to Angkor Wat ended up testing my flexibility, patience, and pest tolerance…

Visa Runs, Bankruptcy, and Unlikely Plot Twists

On May 18th, I’ll have been in Thailand for 90 days, so if you know anything about international travel and the dangers of overstaying your legal welcome, you know it’s time for me to…

Bangkok Earthquake: The Matter of Moments

This was supposed to be just another simple blog and reel, highlighting the week of a regular digital nomad trying to conquer the world from the amazingly diverse and humid streets of Bangkok, Thailand. Friday’s earthquake changed that. 

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