PinnedWhat is our Obsession with Recording Everything?The Meaning of it All — It’s 2022 and almost everyone with a smartphone also has a high-resolution camera built-in. We carry this image-making device with us at all times. We snap photos and videos of our daily lives. Everyday while I’m out and about, I’ll record something. A golden sunset, a wild animal, a selfie…Photography4 min readPhotography4 min read
Jan 23Member-onlyTraveling Solo vs. Friends, Family or RomanticallyThe company you keep while roaming our blue-green globe can have a huge effect on how your story plays out. Having tried them all, heres what I’ve discovered: — SOLO Most of the life-changing and personal growth form of traveling has to be solo. Thats where the soul-searching adventures are found. I’m fond of this type of journey. I feel brave, resourceful and strong. The freedom obtained by this kind of movement is unlike anything else. I feel like…Travel Tips6 min readTravel Tips6 min read
Dec 26, 2021Member-onlyWhat I Sacrificed to Travel the WorldExploring planet Earth is one of the most fulfilling adventures a person can pursue in this lifetime. Wide-eyed and excited, we tend to forget what surrenders we must perform to undertake this journey. There is always a balance with everything we do — some pros and cons. If you are…World Travel7 min readWorld Travel7 min read
Dec 20, 2021Member-onlyIf You Could Relive One Day of Your Life…Which Day Would it be? As I pondered this question to myself, I discovered a lot more than I could imagine. This became an exercise of memory and happiness. A look back at my life and the best moments, as well as the difficult ones. I reflected on my most pleasant experiences. …Happiness4 min readHappiness4 min read
Dec 18, 2021Visiting Kyiv for the First Time 🇺🇦Kyiv, Ukraine 2021 in Pictures When I first arrived in Kyiv, I was apprehensive. I had no understanding of this part of the world and none of my friends had been here before. Sometimes when I’d tell them, I’m going to Ukraine — they’d reply “Don’t do that” or “You’ll get kidnapped.” So naturally in…Travel7 min readTravel7 min read
Dec 7, 2021Member-onlyTraveling the World is Cheaper than Living in the USAThe Secrets No One’s Telling You. Here’s a list of reasons why and how it can be evidently cheaper to travel the world rather than live in the USA. This may apply to various other countries with major cities. Inexpensive Countries: Some countries have a much cheaper cost-of-living compared to others. Your money may go farther…Travel7 min readTravel7 min read
Nov 25, 2021Hostel Life | 25 Hacks for Long-Term TravelIf you are traveling from place to place, here is a list of tips and ideas to making your long-term stay at hostels more enjoyable. These living situations come in a great variety and sometimes you don’t know what you’re going to get. …Travel7 min readTravel7 min read
Nov 16, 2021I Sold All My Camera Equipment for an iPhoneFor more than a decade I was trapped in a loop of updating my camera equipment arsenal. I purchased dozens of cameras, hundreds of accessories and spent thousands of dollars. This pattern seemed to be never-ending. There was always a fancier camera with newer technology on the horizon. A better…Iphone Photography5 min readIphone Photography5 min read
Nov 10, 2021Member-onlyMy Possessions Made Me LonelyI stood alone in my home, ruminating about my possessions. Questioning. Debating on what I could let go of versus what I wanted to keep. The clock was ticking. I didn’t even have a timekeeper but I could hear it in my head. Eventually I became sick of it all…Minimalism3 min readMinimalism3 min read
Oct 16, 2021Member-onlyWhat is Minimalism Bliss?I believe that people who pursue minimalism are seeking something. Perhaps it’s something they lost under all their clutter. They could be in search for a new way of life. A reset. A way to begin again. Peace of mind. An escape from a stressful situation. …Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
