Hey thanks for stopping by! This site is primarily a personal travel journal consisting of long form writing and photography. Actually I’m still trying to settle on a consistent style in my posts and formatting. I try to create content that includes rich and vibrant imagery, with a casual, personal writing style. The first half of my life was spent focusing on Europe. My perspective has shifted now though and I mainly focu on Latin America and Asia (picking up in 2024). Learning Spanish is a tough slog but opens one up to many interesting experiences. And it’s been a thrill, a whole new world. Since 2021 I have traveled internationally to Peru many times, Mexico, and now Ecuador. Peru will always be close to my heart. At this point I have no marketing tricks or products to sell on this website. I just like to photograph and write about my travels. Thanks for visiting.
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current location
Quito, Ecuador
May June 2024: Currently spending a few weeks in Quito, Ecuador. My first visit to this beautiful country. I am very impressed. The people are extremely respectful, gracious, and friendly. The food is excellent. Although not Ecuadorian, literally the best sushi I have ever seen in my life. Highest quality seafood, excellent ceviche. A true gastronomic adventure. Ecuador has an amazing diversity of geographical zones and climates, volcanoes, cloud forests, the Amazon, mountains and hiking terrain. A strong and respected indigenous heritage. However for myself, because I travel alone, I prefer to be in an urban center. There is the rich culture, the restaurants, I can take Spanish classes, and meet people. This trip is mainly an introduction, and unfortunately I hav to cut it short due to an emergency back home. At the moment I think my next visit to Ecuador will be an extended stay in Cuenca.
recent trips
Oaxaca, Mexico (January 2024)
After quite some time of anticipation, I finally got to visit Oaxaca, Mexico. I love the history and indigenous cultures of mesoamerica, and with the cuisine and the mezcal, it’s a trendy destination right now. It was educational and fascinating, but also it was a tough trip. A post may follow, but I’m a bit lazy about chronicling this trip. The first week is spent just getting acclimated. I visited Monte Alban and Mitla, and a few local markets, which were incredible. I did meet a few people, but the loneliness of solo travel took a toll on this one. And although the gastronomy is a part of the fascination in Oaxaca, I did not enjoy it as much as I expected. I was thinking the whole time about a good ceviche with a zesty lime. I have uploaded some food photos, see them here.
upcoming trips
South East Asia (August 2024)
In August I will be taking my son to South East Asia. We will visit Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. One of the joys of parenthood is exposing your children to new experiences and the world of travel. I can’t wait to explore these wonderful destinations with my amazing son.
A map or something really fascinating will go here.
A few photos of food from Peru!
