Back from Spain, I swap mountain trails for exam notes, portfolio panic, freediving escapes and plans for a milestone birthday and big trip.
Shkodër: Cycling Towards Clarity
I cycle from Shkodër to Shirokë, finding wetlands, a lakeside sunset, and the clarity to rethink the balanced life I had built so carefully.
Santiago de Chile – Day 2: The Full 360
From the steam of El Tatio geysers to floating in the Salar de Atacama. A final pisco sour as the sun sets on an epic eight-month Latin American journey.
San Blas Islands – Day 4 & 5: A Quiet Farewell
From the last Caribbean sunset to a fever dream in the capital. A journey through silence, sickness, and the quiet end of a Central American adventure.
Boquete – Day 2: The Art of Doing Nothing
From skipping the Volcán Barú hike to embracing laziness in a castle. A journey through travel burnout, old-school backpacking tales, and the acceptance of change.
Utila – Week 3, Day 7: Mapping Mayhem
From the “mapping mayhem” of a digital Black Coral Wall to the bittersweet joy of a four-month travel milestone. A journey through upended plans and unwanted roommates.
Utila – Week 3, Day 2: The Electrolyte Fad
From Christ rising from the tomb to the holy word of electrolytes. A journey through island fanaticism, PADI Platinum discipline, and the soul-crushing FOMO of a grounded kid.
Utila – Week 2, Day 4: The Lionfish Hunt
From a biblical hangover to the adrenaline of the lionfish hunt. A journey through bloodthirsty dives, feedback reality checks, and a mid-training crisis in Utila.
San Pedro – Day 1: An Antisocial Break
From the bustling, paved streets of Ambergris Caye to the much-needed peace of a solo afternoon. A journey through San Pedro, golf carts, and rediscovering me-time.