Why we travel and a search for meaning
“I just feel like everyone tries to do something different, but you always wind up doing the same damn thing.” Richard, The BeachI happen to dislike big cities. So, while it may be an exciting destination for people all over the world, the truth is, convenience was...
What in the world means nomading?
“Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road.” ― Jack Kerouac, On the RoadWhen the idea of my next trip started to seem more than that, I thought writing a blog about the experience would be nice. I had spent many years not writing a word and...
Dreaming of the Northern Lights
It has happened again tonight, I’ve dreamt about them once more.The truth is I was cold because had left my window open, so that might have something to do with it. And there I was,sitting on a rock somewhere dark and unknown. I was calm though, waiting, and at some...
American gods, social media, and the outdoors
That is the eternal folly of man. To be chasing after the sweet flesh, without realizing that it is simply a pretty cover for the bones. Neil Gaiman, American GodsI confess I’ve binge-watchedthe brilliant American Gods (Amazon Prime) in a couple of nights and I’ve...
7 Tips for being a respectful traveller and a decent human being wherever you go
Responsible travel means making conscious and compassionate decisions in order to leave the place we have visited in just a good or better condition than we found it. Sustainability, at its core, means reducing our impact on the planet, supporting local economies and...
Music, the perfect travel buddy
Music isn’t just a soundtrack while travelling. Music becomes your companion, especially when you’re doing it solo I'm leaving on my80 days trip around the worldin just two weeks, and I am getting insanely nervous right now. I've travelled before, so this whole thing...
On ethical travel and the sharing economy
We hаd juѕt arrived from Madrid and were tired and hungry. My dad parked the car right in front of the beach and asked us if we liked the place. It was a tiny fishermen village in Galicia, and we all loved it. Aftеr we grabbed a quick bite, my dad lеft the restaurant....