Travel has changed the way I think about time, money, and what makes a trip memorable. These essays explore the lessons I’ve learned, the mistakes I’d gladly make again, and how my approach to travel has evolved over the years.
Travel Philosophy
The biggest shifts in how I think about travel. These are the ideas that have changed how I choose destinations, pace my trips, and think about what I actually want from travel.
Planning Better Trips
The strategies and mindset that have helped me enjoy travel more, not just see more. From figuring out where to start to deciding what’s worth paying more for, these are the lessons that shape how I build my trips today.
Reflections by Journey
Every destination teaches me something different. These essays look back on individual trips and the lessons I brought home from each one. Sometimes those lessons end up changing what I want from the trip that comes next.
What I Learned After Two Weeks of Central Europe
What South America Gave Me That I Didn’t Expect