Diary of a Failed Digital Nomad
A few days before my last trip, I got a message that my Digital Nomad domain was expiring and it was time to renew.As with all my domains, I take a few minutes to reflect on whether I really want to keep it before clicking the renew button.Maybe you've...
Afraid Of Your Fears
It was a ridiculously hot November day as the Ninneman section of Chiang Mai bustles around me. Finally, I’ve found the space to do nothing. In the shade, with a cold pressed juice, I settle into a book. I don’t read much, but I do my best to support the work of...
What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do
Space. There's not enough room in our brain to keep everything. But, we try. And when we do, we just have no idea how which are the good things and which are the bad things. We spend so much energy trying to keep all the things, it can stop us from doing any of the...
How the Hack?
Travel Stories
People ask me how I can afford to do all this traveling. And the answer is simple: Points. I flew to Hawaii for $40. From there to Thailand for $50. From Thailand home to Philly for $70. I'm hopping a Delta flight from PHL to SFO in February for $12. Interested?...
The Devil’s Due
There are two ways to live your life; in fear of death, or in spite of it. Here's a story not many people know: I almost died. Drowned to be precise. I remember the water coming over my head, then receding a bit, and gasping for air. I remember that happening...
How To Be Legendary
Most people are surprised to get in my car and hear electronic dance music... which I listen to almost consistently. It's a downright shock for folks to learn that at the top of my all-time top 5 favorite bands is the legendary Motörhead. That's right, Motörhead. What...
At Journey’s End
The lessons that creep in after a trip or journey are said to be the most important. I guess I should write a 10 biggest lessons learned from my journey, but you know, it's really all one BIG lesson that boils down to a single word. People. I talked about people right...
Interview With An Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur Interview with Stu
The Ziggurat & The Labyrinth
This post is out of chronological order for reasons that will become quite obvious. But, during my travels, I took a little side trip to visit a friend for a few days. Unfortunately, my friend already had plans and being a good friend went out of their way...
Momma, I’m Coming Home
“It's chilly,” I think as I make my way out to the main street surrounding the city. It's only a short walk to the restaurant I've gotten used to eating dinner at. It's kind of a street stall, really. They put tables and chairs in the road. The traffic is...
It’s Around The Corner
If you wander around long enough, you find what you're looking for. There's no better way to illustrate this concept than trying to find places in a foreign city you've never been to – and don't speak the language. Know It When You See It One of the first...
Stranger In Paradise
Hawaii was weird. Even looking back on it, Hawaii was... weird. Oh, it was beautiful! Hawaii is paradise. You take a picture of an amazing view, turn the camera around for a selfie, and there behind you is another beautiful view. Unless you've been there,...