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International Adventures / Overly Personal Emotional Stuff / Travel & Mental Health

4 Days. No Phone. No Talking. No Escape. Here’s What I Learned.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this Vipassana Retreat just outside of Chiang Mai, and was it a wild ride. Click to learn about it

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Overly Personal Emotional Stuff

The Place That Broke Me, Vietnam – Returning 10 Years Later

Returning to Vietnam since I left in 2015, didn't leave under the best circumstances...

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General Digital Nomad Tips & Insights / Overly Personal Emotional Stuff / Travel Stories

My 1st Month As A Digital Nomad: How I Traded Comfort for Digital Nomad Chaos

In 2025, I left my stable job to chase freedom. Here’s my raw, real journey of how I started as a digital nomad—full of fear, growth, and new beginnings.

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Dating While Traveling / Overly Personal Emotional Stuff / Travel Stories

Dating While Traveling: A Digital Nomad’s Personal Experience

Recently had a travel fling end, and wanted to share my experience with you all with the hope that it could provide some value.

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Overly Personal Emotional Stuff / Travel & Mental Health

Should Travelers Give A S#%! About Elections?

This is a question I've been pondering a lot lately, as you're seeing the world and existing outside of the news bubble should you still care?

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Overly Personal Emotional Stuff / Travel Stories

A Reminder Of Death

Facebook recently showed me a bunch of photos I posted 9 years ago, looking through them I found an old friend, who is now deceased.

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Going To A Yoga / Meditation Retreat / Overly Personal Emotional Stuff / Travel & Mental Health

Yoga Retreat Pt. 1 – I’ve Achieved My Dreams, What Next?

Interested in yoga / meditation retreat & curious about what to expect, how to set intentions, etc. This is the series for you!

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Overly Personal Emotional Stuff / Travel Stories

After The Travel High Wears Off…

Some notes on dealing with what's left after the high of travel & novelty wears off.

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Overly Personal Emotional Stuff / Travel Stories

Solo Travel Burnout

Been digital nomading for a while now, wanted to share my reflections on achieving your dreams, and finding yourself burnt out on solo travel.

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My Journey W/ Celibacy / Semen Retention / Travel & Mental Health

Failures & Learnings From My Celibacy Attempt

Interested in learning how I transitioned back from celibacy into regular life? This is the perfect article for you.

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Dating While Traveling / Overly Personal Emotional Stuff / Travel Stories

Dating & Traveling – Sleeping On The Streets In Paris

The wild true story behind my first international love, how she kicked me out of her house and how I managed with no money or place to sleep.

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Overly Personal Emotional Stuff / Travel Stories

My Experience W/ Rapé At A Cafe In Medellin

As he explained the process to me, my heart was pounding. I didn't feel ready, but knew now was the time. Check out my full experience.

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Overly Personal Emotional Stuff / Travel & Mental Health

Goal Setting & How Dreams Change

A throwback to me at 25 years old, man I was wrong about a lot of things...

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My Journey W/ Celibacy / Semen Retention / Travel & Mental Health

Celibacy Journey Update #2 – Recognizing The Masks

Coming in with an update on my celibacy / semen retention journey. I've dove a bit deeper over the last few weeks, check out my thoughts!

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My Journey W/ Celibacy / Semen Retention / Travel & Mental Health

Celibacy Update #1 – I F***ed Up

Shortly after announcing my commitment to celibacy I made a mistake😱. Click to see what happened, and what I learned from it.

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My Journey W/ Celibacy / Semen Retention / Travel & Mental Health

My Journey W/ Celibacy Pt. 1

After years of failure in dating & romance I'm working to turn a new page. Learn more about why and how I'll be committing myself to celibacy.

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Overly Personal Emotional Stuff / Travel & Mental Health

Going Back Home

I went back to my home. Read about how I'm integrating my blue collar upbringing into who I am today.

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Dating While Traveling / Overly Personal Emotional Stuff / Travel Stories

Dating While Traveling Pt. 2

Interested in learning about dating while traveling? Allow my years of failure (or expertise?) guide you to the promise land. Pt 2

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Overly Personal Emotional Stuff / Travel & Mental Health

Anxiety – The Enemy Masked As A Friend

It's hard to get motivated, and anxiety seems like a great way to keep working. Click to see what I've learned about anxiety as a motivator.

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Overly Personal Emotional Stuff / Travel & Mental Health

Why Do I Turn Every Place I’m At Into A Prison?

I've been loving it here at Playa Del Carmen. However, I can feel myself drifting back into some self-destructive patterns, but why?

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Overly Personal Emotional Stuff / Travel & Mental Health

Why I Don’t Focus On Goals Anymore

I've recently made a big shift in my mentality. Moving forward I'd like my life to be much more about the process, than the results.

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Overly Personal Emotional Stuff / Travel & Mental Health

Ohh Ya.. This Is Why I Stopped Caring

This is why I started being so apathetic and toxic in my dating, being vulernable sucks...

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Overly Personal Emotional Stuff / Travel & Mental Health

Maybe It’s Just Me

I'm sitting here in Rome. I've been fortunate enough to be in Rome for a few weeks now, but I'm still feeling bummed.

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Overly Personal Emotional Stuff / Travel & Mental Health

Can I Be Motivated Without Being A D***?

I'm in a warm far off place right now. I have money coming in the door. I'm with a beautiful woman but I'm still unsatisfied.

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