9-18-23 Skopje, North MacidoniaIt seems so long ago, but I remember the night well.It was the night before my first solo trip to Europe. I spent months planning, and I was going to be the first person...

When planning my five-month trip, safety was a secondary concern. However, after visiting five cities, traveling on buses, and staying in various hotels and bus stations, I’ve reached two vital conclusions...

Reflecting on My First Month of TravelSo, I made it through one month of travel. The first month seems like it flew by. I’m sure I was under a bit of stress from the whole situation, but now I...

8-30-23 Plovdiv BulgariaLet’s start with problems. Yeah, baby.! By far the biggest issue I’ve had was sleeping. But I guess the stress of selling everything I own. Packing all my belongings...

Introduction: Embracing Minimalism in TravelPictured above is everything in my possession, with 5 months left to go. It’s been 28 days since my journey began, and I’ve quickly realized I...

Introduction: Changing Times for TravelersWhile traveling, I often come across news stories that catch my eye. Recently, I read about European travel experts considering a shift in their marketing strategy...

When people ask why I chose Istanbul as the first destination on my trip, my answer is simple: I love Istanbul. Having visited twice before, I felt comfortable with the city and familiar with its tourist...

“Fail forward fast” is a marketing term I first heard about 10 or 15 years ago. It means it’s better to take action and fail than to wait for everything to be perfect. Waiting for perfection...

8-18-23 Istanbul Turkey My answer is simple, I want to go everywhere, I want to see the world. So I always pick the best bargain I can find. And I have found many great deals. For example, I once booked...

Embracing Wisdom and Avoiding StupidityWe are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid. – Benjamin FranklinThis quote by Benjamin Franklin reminds us that ignorance is our...