The Perfect Country
How It Started
They say, ‘work hard, play hard.’ You didn’t have to tell me twice.
Being born and raised in New York City, I embodied my city’s sharp edginess and unstoppable pulse. I wanted my vacations to mirror some of that energy but with quicker access to entertainment, and it landed me in the typical places.
I can’t tell you how many trips I’ve taken to the triple threat: Miami, Vegas and LA. All the spots – you name it, I’ve been there. Though my traveling patterns then had little variation, I had a lot of fun and met a lot of people, all of which intuitively led me closer to what it meant to be a traveler.
So Much More to See
Just as I grew tired of my normal travel routine, I relocated to London, and lived part-time in Hong Kong and Tokyo. Being exposed to multiple new cultures deepened my perspective and opened my eyes. I began to experience the joys of country-hopping. With an abundance of flights in reach in those 4 years living abroad, my appetite for travel grew and grew. After my time spent in Europe and Asia, I realized how much more was out there in the world to see. I could never limit myself again. Going forward, I resolved to experience as much of it as I could.
Since that revelation, I’ve visited more than 80 countries, often repeating, to get the full dose a place has to offer.
What You Can Expect From This Blog
Between traveling, hiking, fitness, the pursuit of real estate projects and my professional career in FinTech, I have a lot to share. I intend to use this space as a visual narrative of my travels and experiences, where I hope to share insight for those planning/contemplating a trip or simply looking for solid life advice. It’ll be a guide of sorts, complete with off-the-trail itineraries and anecdotes to keep you informed and entertained
Outside of jet-setting, I’ve included a Hack component to the site to share basic principles of money management, investing and other commonly overlooked life improvements to get the most value out of any situation. What I’m hoping you’ll be able to do by using these hacks? Yup, you guessed it – Travel.
Is there a perfect country? The question is as elusive as ever. Maybe we’ll find the answer. One thing we do know:
