The Pacific Crest Trail, or PCT as it’s known, is a legendary route that snakes through the wild heart of America. Looking back, I still can’t quite believe that what I started planning over a year ago is now becoming a reality. For me, this is a massive leap out of my comfort zone. Tearing […]

The last month and a half has been brutal. The whole family has been battling to get back on our feet health-wise. Just a week before I was supposed to leave, my older kid was diagnosed with whooping cough. This illness is sneaky, nasty, and utterly draining – not just for the child, but for

Jet lag was messing with me, so I was trying to wrestle it into submission. Up and down all night – a few times for what seemed like fleeting encounters with some ladies, and a few more for necessary bathroom breaks. By 3 AM, I felt like I’d finally had enough sleep. Still, I forced

Today’s my birthday. It’s a weird feeling being here, thousands of kilometers from home, dealing with jet lag and missing my family and friends. I didn’t expect it to hit me this fast, but I’m already starting to miss them. Morning: Last-Minute Breakfast & Beach Stroll Yesterday, I tried to adjust my internal clock and