Somewhere between Cortez and Montrose, Paul and I are beginning to realize our Corps of Questionable Decisions may have been a voyage of discovery all along.

It may be time to question the stories we’ve been told about overworking, productivity, and success. What happens when the rules you followed faithfully no longer lead where you hoped they would?

Resigning as the Assistant Giant Cactus Mover was the best career move I ever made. Navigating "Paul-Land" requires grit, a chariot for a 7-foot succulent, and a total "no math" manifesto. From 4 AM managerial crises to the "Positivity Paradox" of moving day, this is what it actually takes to move a desert across the Four Corners.

Where does wanderlust even come from? For me it started with an 11-year-old girl on a plane, a man who asked why I didn't have a passport, and a sleeping bag that turned out to be the first key to freedom.

Meet Paul. According to his mother, he is a very nice person who wears the weirdest clothes. According to The Manager, he also requires a specific set of rules to travel with safely. This is a field guide for anyone who loves a Unique Soul and still wants to make it back to the hotel.

When life takes an unexpected turn, it can feel like something has gone wrong. But what if nothing is broken, just unfinished? This piece explores instability, relief, and the idea that we may still be in the process of becoming.

When the world feels unstable, waiting for things to settle can quietly put your life on hold. This is about choosing your direction anyway, and remaining the author of your life even when nothing around you feels certain.

A guide to ten memorable hot springs across Colorado, from rustic mountain soaking spots to classic resorts, each offering a different landscape, atmosphere, and wellness experience.

For travelers with food sensitivities, eating abroad requires preparation and curiosity. From local markets to simple regional dishes, discovering how food is prepared in Europe can make navigating unfamiliar menus easier and far more enjoyable.

How to set up meals on your trip without overplanning. Learn how geography, timing, and budgeting work together so food becomes seamless, flexible, and part of the experience.

Some meals are worth waiting for. Some are discovered by accident. This piece explores how the way you approach food while traveling shapes the entire experience.

Staying safe while traveling is not about expecting the worst. It is about building fluency with money, technology, and daily logistics so you can remain aware without losing the joy of the journey.

Technology is part of travel now, but you don’t need every tool available to you. A few good choices, and the confidence to let go of the rest, are enough.

A day of skiing in Telluride becomes a reminder of who the mountain still makes room for.

Preparation isn’t about eliminating risk. It’s about creating options. A practical guide to force majeure, flexible booking, and travel insurance without fear.

You book the trip, commit to the plan, and then something unexpected threatens to undo it. This reflective travel essay looks at what happens when commitment meets uncertainty, and how to respond with clarity rather than urgency.

Most trips begin with excitement, followed closely by doubt. This article looks at how readiness shows up before certainty, and how to know when it’s time to move from imagining a trip to planning one.

How to think clearly about safety while planning and traveling: how to assess information, avoid fear-based noise, and make grounded decisions you can trust.

Planning transportation in Europe isn’t about locking everything in. It’s about knowing what to book early, what to plan intentionally, and what to decide once you’re there, so transportation supports the trip instead of shaping it.

Getting around Europe can feel overwhelming at first. This article offers a clear, practical overview of transportation options so you can choose what fits your trip with confidence.