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Earlier this year, after my last job as a Product Manager at a small drone startup, I decided it was time for a mini retirement. I had been reading Timothy Ferris’ book, the 4-hour workweek, where he talks about taking mini retirements throughout one’s lifetime. A common misconception about these short retirements is that you would need to save up … Continue readingHow to Take a Mini Retirement – And How I Saved Money Doing It
In the winter of 2016, I wanted to take a few weeks to travel abroad, push my limits, and experience something I’d never experienced before. I wanted to take a break from consulting, pack up my things, and distance myself as much from the technology, startups, and the Bay Area, as much as I could. While browsing around, I came … Continue readingA Night On A Sacred Mountain – Mt. Koya
A few months ago, after leaving my last company, I decided that I needed to finally venture out to South East Asia. It’s been on my list of places to visit for a long time, so I booked a one way ticket to Bangkok, booked my hostel for the night, and decided to explore on my own. It’s by far … Continue readingTop 5 Things To Do In Bangkok
During my last trip to South East Asia, Vietnam was pretty high up there on my list of places to visit. I’d just finished my trip through Thailand, visiting Pai, up in the mountains of northern Thailand, and had just arrived in Vietnam. Just outside of Hanoi in northern Vietnam is an area filled with emerald waters and thousands of … Continue readingFloating Islands of Halong Bay
Thailand is one of my favorite countries in South East Asia to travel around. The culture, the cuisine and the organized chaos all combine to make one of the most popular spots for a range of backpackers and travelers from all over the globe. From the party island of South Thailand to the wild jungle of North Thailand. Last year, … Continue readingPai, A Hidden Gem in Northern Thailand
Following our quick trip through Interlaken, we spent some time in Montreux, Switzterland. This small town in the Swiss Alps is home to some of the world renowned winers, one of the which, the Chateau de Chillon, is an impressive example of a medieval castle. The make the wine in the basement of the castle and offers visitors breathtaking views … Continue readingRiding the Cog Wheel Train Up The Montreux Riviera
Last year, we ended up taking a trip out to Interlaken in Switzerland. It’s known for it’s 45 mountain railways, cable cars, chair lifts, and ski lifts that take thousands of international visitors across up into the Swiss Alps. With it’s blue waters and hundreds of different activities, there’s something for everyone in the small vacation town. While we only … Continue readingInterlaken, The Vacation Destination of Central Europe
During our trip to Europe last summer, we had the opportunity to spend a quick day in Brussels. One of my good friends Andy put together a great itinerary for things to see and do in Brussels. So let’s get started! I’d recommend beginning at Le pain Quotidien on Avenue Louise. There are plenty of other great breakfast places in that … Continue readingFritland, Delirium, Manneken Pis, And More At The Heart Of Belgium
This past summer we decided to take a back to back trip through central Europe, with the goal of hitting 8 cities across 5 countries within 9 days. It was crazy when we were planning it, and it was crazy living it. It was unlike my study abroads in Madrid and Toulouse, and vastly different than my solo trips to … Continue reading9 Days > 8 Cities > 5 Countries
About a year ago, I had the chance to visit Montreux with my family. It’s a small town up in the Swiss Alps with a population of only about 30,000 people. We decided to trek up the alps in a Cog wheel train and capture some amazing views from the top of the mountain. While the resort was closed, we … Continue readingSoaring above Montreux