The Wandering Log

It's July 11th, and I'm slowly recovering from this awful cold. I spent most of the day sleeping, but when I forced myself outside to grab some food, I ended up crashing a local Friday night street party! I took a gamble on some local Tanduay rum to see if it would cure me — and honestly, the good company was exactly what my mind needed. Grab a cozy drink and join me for a quick sick-day update!

It's July 8th, and with less than a week to go before I fly to my next country, I've gone and caught a cold! I tried to push through and even had an amazing Japanese dinner with a friend, but afterwards my body just gave up on me. Listen in to hear why I'm so incredibly grateful to be resting in a cozy guest house tonight instead of my tent. Grab a warm cup of tea and join me for a quick, sniffly update!

50 days into my walk from the Philippines to New Zealand, one realization keeps echoing: when you step outside your comfort zone, drama happens. In this episode, I reflect on what 50 days on foot has taught me — the strangers who stop you on the road, the exhaustion of 20km days, why you’re the director of your own story, and how leaving your safety net makes ordinary life feel luxurious. Plus, a small challenge for you this week.

It's July 7th, and honestly, today didn't go as planned. I went out for a nice local breakfast at a carinderia, but not long after, my body just started feeling heavy and off. Sometimes travel catches up with you, and all you can do is listen to your body and sleep it off. Grab a cup of tea and join me for a short, honest chat about taking a sick day on the road.

It's July 6th, and today was all about doing something special. I went shopping at Ayala Mall here in Cebu to pick out a birthday present for the friend I met back in Bohol. She told me she's never once had her birthday celebrated — so I decided to send a surprise straight to her island! Grab a coffee and listen in on this short but heartwarming little episode.

It's July 4th, and it's finally time to say goodbye to Bohol and head back to Cebu. I started the day by keeping a promise to a local friend who shared fresh fruit — and some really personal life stories — with me. Then came a stressful dash to catch the very last ferry out of Getafe, and before I knew it, I was back in the chaos of Cebu City, catching up with an old friend near Carbon Market. Grab a coffee and join me for this emotional wrap-up of my Philippine island journey — next stop: Brunei!

Today is June 29th, and I took a rest day to just sit down and think. I spent the whole time reflecting on the true purpose of my journey and what my actual mission is. Sometimes, just putting one foot in front of the other isn't enough, and you have to find a deeper meaning to add value to the adventure. Grab a coffee and join me for a super chill, reflective episode about the road ahead!

Today is June 28th, and I am still hanging out in the quiet town of Batuan. Instead of hitting the road, I decided to book an extra night just to rest and catch up on some video editing. I also helped a local friend with some English content and finally stopped worrying about what other people think of my videos! More importantly, taking a break gave me time to really think about why I travel. Grab a coffee and join me in my room for a super chill, reflective day off!

Today is June 27th, and it’s a much-needed rest day here in the quiet town of Batuan. Even though there are famous tourist spots like the Chocolate Hills nearby, I decided to stay in and focus on what really matters to me: connecting with the culture and making videos! Listen in as I talk about overcoming my fear of what others think, building a new travel routine, and enjoying a super productive day off. Grab a coffee and let's chill together!

Today is June 26th, and what a day it's been! I started the morning with a super random, itchy crab bite, but it totally turned around when I found the most beautiful hidden emerald lake in Batuan with a local friend. After that, I hiked through some crazy hills to finally reach the coolest little traditional Filipino hut for the night. Grab a drink and join me on this amazing adventure!