Warning: Not recommended for everyone.
Purpose, passion, pleasure—what really moves us?
Or is it time for me to give up on a one-word answer?
A glimpse into a grumpy future
Lessons from eavesdropping in my local coffee shop.
Why resume gaps and job loyalty are BS
How did we get to this point where we’re afraid to step away from our careers for any stretch of time? Why should we stick it out at a bad job for a few years?
Recovering from perfectionism
How to do less—and be happy about it.
Interrupting feedback loops
What to do when a mental echo chamber devolves into a destructive spiral.
Balancing perseverance and preservation
How to know when to push on and when to pull back.
Refuting false dichotomies
How I hold two opposing ideas true at the same time.
Cherishing Chile
“Wow, it’s just…so beautiful.”
Flying around Argentina
Crazy cacti and colorful canyon? Check. Stunning city and fantastic food? Check. Fabulous fall colors, beautiful blue lakes and a ginormous glacier? Check, check and check.
Blazing through Bolivia
Brief but unbelievable.
Lapping up Lake Titicaca
A beautiful setting for a border crossing.
Indulging on the Inca Trail
So much more than the postcard picture.
Ambling around the Amazon
Not for those with severe arachnophobia.
Exploring Lima and Cusco
From sea level to 5,000 meters above and various things in between.
Sightseeing in Manizales and Salento
Sights include: another glacier, fields of coffee beans, and the tallest palm tree in the world.
Meandering Cartagena and Medellín
From hazy sunsets and blue waters to cozy cafes and sky-high city views.
Trekking El Cocuy National Park
Yes, Colombia has glaciers.
Visiting Villa de Leyva and Lago de Tota
A sleepy valley village and peaceful lake to unwind a while.
Breathing in the Beauty of Bogotá
Beautiful city, bad reputation.