I admittedly neglected my personal site for a while. Since last year, I went on a tour around Asia that was, at times, a bit
First Impressions of Japan: Tokyo, Asakusa, Japanese Culture and More
As I am now officially back on the road, returning to a prolonged period of traveling, writing and adventure–it’s therefore time to return to keeping
5 Ways to Discover Your Elemental Essence
Philosophy is riddled with abstractions. One such abstract element is something I’ve touched on the corners of, yet haven’t fully wrapped my mind around. This
Coming Out With My Secret Life As a Paranormal Researcher
A friend recently stated that trying to “come out” to her family about her interest in spiritual, “woo woo” topics was more challenging than when
It’s Not Just About Travel – Here’s the Big Picture
One thing we’ve seen drastically change within this generation are attitudes about travel. Fewer people think of it as a two-week (one one-week) excursion with
The Myth of Requiring Wealth to Travel Rears its Head Again
Today on Reddit an AMA (Ask Me Anything) thread caught my eye. The title was (paraphrasing) “I run a company on my laptop that’s made
Where Does One Find “Home”? A Nomad’s Dilemma
Lately, as I consider preparing for my next expedition, I’ve been debating the issue of “home” and how it becomes an inevitable desire after spending
My BBC Analysis: North Korea Tourism and Otto Warmbler
In March, I appeared on the BBC program “Newsday” for a quick segment concerning Otto Warmbler and other issues. Listen above.
North Korea is Currently Imploding: is Peaceful Reform Finished?
There’s long been an idea that North Korea’s erratic behaviors are part of a mad genius-strategy that involves gaining political leverage and controlling the population.
Why Seeking Success is a Double-Edged Sword
Throughout my travels, the most miserable people I’ve ever known have been the successful and wannabe-successful. Some of whom I’ve met since coming to Los
My Grand Balkan Tour (Pictures Included) (Read Before Going There!)
This was one of the best meals I had in the Balkans, at Kravice waterfalls, and so I figured I’d make it the featured image.
How to Travel on a MICRO BUDGET and still THRIVE
So lately people have been asking me, “How are you able to travel the world? You must have inherited a bunch of money” which I