reflection – VirtualWayfarer

Human InteractionsApril 13, 2021April 13, 2021

Turning 36 – Reflections on Success, Travel, Generalism and Relationships

Whelp. That was a year. As I re-read last year’s birthday blog post, I get goosebumps. Published on March 31st, a few days after my birthday, the company where I work had just announced a three month…

Human InteractionsMay 6, 2020May 6, 2020

Will the World Change Forever? A Look at What’s Ahead.

The tragedy and challenges of the current moment aside, it’s a fascinating period. Are we on the edge of a major paradi…

Human InteractionsMay 19, 2019May 19, 2019

Turning 34 – Reflections on Success, Travel, Generalism and Relationships

As I sat down to write this post I re-visited last year’s reflections. It’s a testament to just how fast the past year …

HostelingMarch 26, 2017March 26, 2017

Turning 32 – Reflections on Success, Travel, Generalism and Relationships

I waved goodbye to 31 and ushered in 32 in a hostel in central Beijing followed by a trans-continental flight to Europe.…

BackpackingMarch 22, 2016March 22, 2016

David – 20 Years Later – Two Years of Family Travel

It was more than 20 years ago when my parents called my brother and I into the living room. At the time I was 10 or 11 a…

BackpackingMarch 22, 2016March 22, 2016

In Their Words – 20 Years Later – Two Years of Family Travel

It was more than 20 years ago when my parents called my brother and I into the living room. At the time I was 10 or 11 and I vaguely remember being more than a little confused. We were going to go on …

AfricaJanuary 26, 2016January 26, 2016

The Human Safari

As children, we often assume different roles while re-enacting grand fantasies. All hail to Cesar, riding atop a palanqu…

BackpackingJuly 11, 2014July 15, 2014

My First Time At The Roskilde Music Festival

I was deep in thought, a conversation about something that seemed relevant at the time raging as my friend and I lugged …

Human InteractionsNovember 6, 2009October 26, 2011

Reflecting on Ignite Phoenix

I had the pleasure of sharing the stage this past Tuesday with 16 incredible presenters. Together, we all overcame our fear of the stage, of the spotlight and of failure to ascend one of the valley's largest soap bo…