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  • Why Food Is My Favorite Way to Experience a City

    Why Food Is My Favorite Way to Experience a City

    I enjoy landmarks and museums as much as anyone, but food is what actually helps me understand a city. A meal tells you how people live, what they value, and what they come back to every day. It is not curated or polished for visitors. It just exists. When I…

  • How I Plan International Trips Without Burning Out

    How I Plan International Trips Without Burning Out

    International travel burnout is something most people experience without realizing it has a name. It often shows up as exhaustion, frustration, or a lack of excitement before the trip even begins. Learning how to plan international trips in a way that protects your energy can completely change how you experience…

  • Spinning the World

    Spinning the World

    This whole vinyl obsession started by accident on a trip to Portland, Oregon. I wandered into a local record shop with no real plan and walked out with two albums I could not pass up: Teddy Pendergrass’ Teddy and the Bar-Kays’ Dangerous. Those were the first two records I ever…

Rice dish in Malaysia

Eat

Discover the food that makes travel memorable, from local dishes and street food to food tours, markets, and restaurants worth seeking out. I share what I ate, where I found it, and the experiences that made each meal part of the journey.

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me in japan with a pagoda in the background

Explore

Follow along as I explore cities, destinations, temples, landmarks, and the experiences that make each trip worth taking. From international adventures to exploring more of the U.S., these are the places I’ve visited and the things I actually did.

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inside dope records seoul korea

Listen

Music has become one of my favorite ways to connect with a place, especially through local record stores, artists, and vinyl finds. Come along as I discover music around the world and the stories behind the records I bring home.

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Travel becomes a lot easier once you build a system that works for you, and these are the habits that have changed every trip I take. From hunting for cheap flights to packing smarter and staying calm on the road, these tips keep me sane while I explore the world. Maybe they can do the same for you.

using one home base city to reduce travel burnout in Japan

Let’s Plan Your Next Adventure

Have questions about where to go, what to see, or how to plan your next trip? I offer travel advice, personalized itineraries and workshops to help you get more out of your travels.

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