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The stories of a modern traveler wandering the world since 2012. Here I share my stories for close friends and family.

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Feeling Sea Sick: Craving Stability in Chaotic Times

I feel sick and dizzy, like the world is spinning. I'm in Saint Martin. I got off a catamaran two days ago after spending a week on board. Sea legs usually last 24-48 hours, as the body adjusts to being off the boat, and for me, it

Shells and Prayers: Rediscovering the Sacred on a Remote Beach

Last weekend, I spent the night at Bottle Beach with some friends. Bottle Beach is a remote beach on a distant Thai island, accessible only by boat or hiking through dense jungle. It was my first time visiting this secluded beach, so I chose to hike with a German friend,

How to Predict Tides in Koh Phangan

In Koh Phangan, high tide usually happens about 3.5 to 6 hours after the moon is highest in the sky. The high tide shifts roughly 50 minutes later each day, give or take 20 minutes. There are also monthly variations: spring tides (extreme highs and lows) during full and

Tea by the Sea: Sharing Culture and Freedom

As I wandered barefoot along the familiar beach near my home, watching the sunset in pink and orange hues over the sea, I spotted Daniel, a friend I'd met through the local sauna where he worked as a banya boy and manager. Daniel sat on a purple towel

A Decade of Changes: Catching Up with Jo

Hello friends and family! It's been awhile! Cuanto tiempo! Ezer éve! I haven't written a newsletter update for over a decade, since 2012, when I stopped writing on my own website in favor of using Instagram. But recently I've felt that