Seeing the World, One Region at a Time
Throughout any travels I plan on doing, I want to show young adults and future graduates that life isn’t just about locking into a 9-to-5, buying a house, or slowing down. There are 7 continents on Earth, all different in their own little ways— and I’m betting most of you haven’t seen half of them with your own eyes. Bit theatrical way to say it but fuck it I guess.
We’ve got our whole lives to figure out where we want to settle, build a career, or take a break. With the cost of living going through the roof, rent prices off the charts, and a job market that’s more about who you know than what you can do, those “golden goals” are looking tougher and tougher by the minute. The world’s not exactly handing us the keys to that perfect future, so why not spend some time exploring and experiencing all the little things that make the world great? There’s no deadline to chase someone else’s idea of success when the world’s out there, wide open and waiting for you to SIMPLY FUCKING SEE IT!!!!
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Who am I? Why am I spending my time traveling?
I grew up in East Windsor, New Jersey, for the first 19 years of my life. Until I was about 16, I had zero interest in leaving. Then, I took a trip to my Mum’s home country, Australia. Sure, I’d traveled outside the U.S. before, but this time? It was different. I felt at home 10,000 miles away. That’s when the travel bug bit me hard, and I couldn’t get enough. So, I hauled my ass to the University of Wollongong. It wasn’t the most glamorous uni, but it hit the spot. And the beer? Absolutely fucking fantastic—though I’m pretty sure it’s the same across most of Australia..
While I was there, I decided to study and eventually graduate with a bachelors in journalism and communications and media, which—surprisingly—actually made me enjoy the “studying” part of Uni for once. Growing up, I always thought I’d do something with sports. I loved them, all of them really and so with this degree I assumed sports writing would be it. I was still on that track until I went on a trip to Southeast Asia last year (and yes, I’ll dive deeper into that in the next section). That’s when I realized the world had way more stories to tell than just sports.
Travel has been a part of human history for centuries, as early as the Vikings sailing across oceans to explore unknown lands. More recently, in the 1960s, backpacking became a popular trend, with many taking the famous hippie trail from Europe to India. People like my dad have done it and many others in successful positions have as well, with zeroooooo regrets. I intend to do the same. The difference between those before me and myself is that the opportunity to see incredible things now is so much more vast. From advancements in communication, you can stay in regular contact with friends and family, to transportation, which has opened the door to experience more in just a small period of time, the world truly feels endless.
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“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did.”
Recent Travels
Like I mentioned earlier (in case you decided to skip ahead for some reason), last year I got the chance to take a trip to Asia. The boys’ trip finally left the group chat and became a reality. And yes, we partied. A lot more than you might think –trust me, this will be a recurring theme for future trips. But beyond the debauchery, we all had this moment where it hit us: the world ishuge, and life outside the bubble of our comfort zone is completely different.
To set the record straight, we started off in Thailand—originally the only spot on our itinerary. But after one long train ride (which, by the way, was a whole other adventure), we ended up in Cambodia. And then another never-ending car ride later, we found ourselves in Laos. I honestly hadn’t even heard of Laos before stepping foot in Asia, but it turned out to be one of my favorite places on the trip. Between chilling with elephants, raves on an island where it’s pissing down rain, floating through an actual floating village, visiting a kids school in Cambodia and walking on the side of a 900 year old temple, I saw how vast and crazy the world really is. The real stories were out there, waiting to be uncovered— raw and a hell of a lot more interesting. I realise that might mean a few more long ass bus rides, cardboard beds and food my stomach second guesses but that’s part of it, I kind of like to laugh at those lowlights now.
Long story short? It was unforgettable. Life-changing. Cultural. And a real wake-up call for what I wanted to do next. So next stop… Latin America.
Photos and Videos From Asia:
TREK TALK 2: Salento, Colombia
La Carbonera Valley in Salento, Colombia.Who goes to Colombia without diving into its coffee culture? I mean, Colombian coffee is practically legendary—I’ve known about it since I was a kid. So naturally, we made our way to Salento, the unofficial coffee capital of...
The Bus Ride from Jardin to Salento: Horrifically Entertaining
The bus.... before they added 20 more peopleFrom the start of this trip, I knew transportation was going to be both fascinating and downright horrific. Southeast Asia was a slog to navigate, and compared to trekking across South America, it’s relatively tiny. And the...
A Long, Long, Long New Years Night in Medellin
I have never been out in a city for new years, so I knew this year was going to be a new experience. What a better city to choose then Medellin, Colombia. In a country filled with a wild night life, it’s a good sign when even other Colombians are traveling away from...