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Field notes,
spoken aloud.
Between the walking and the writing, there's another way I record this journey: talking. An audio diary from the road — unscripted thoughts on what I've just seen, felt, or figured out, recorded wherever I happen to be.
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Made in the moment — on a walk, at a guesthouse, wherever the thought happens. Not scripted, not polished after the fact.
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Episodes usually run a few minutes — long enough for a real thought, short enough for a commute.
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Sep 13, 2026
ReflectionsThe Iceberg Project — Exploring the Unseen 90 Percent of the World
For the past few months, a friend and I have been quietly planning a new adventure centered around world cultures. We call it the "Iceberg Project" because, just like an iceberg, most of the world's diverse lifestyles remain hidden beneath the surface. In this episode, I share the vision behind our upcoming travels and the excitement of finally turning big ideas into real action. Join me as we prepare for our very first destination: the Toraja people in Indonesia.
Listen →Sep 12, 2026
ReflectionsSleeping with Hundreds of Strangers: My Experience on an Indonesian Ferry
In this episode, I share my experience riding the Pelni passenger ferry in Indonesia. You will hear about the tough conditions in economy class, where hundreds of people sleep together under bright fluorescent lights. I also talk about a surprising cultural difference I noticed when I saw a 70-year-old woman traveling comfortably in this crowded space for two nights. Tune in to find out why I recommend this unique journey to anyone visiting Indonesia!
Listen →Sep 11, 2026
Culture & TraditionWhy You Need to Try "Tsuka Ramen" When You Visit Indonesia!
In this episode, I talk about my surprising discovery of ramen culture in Indonesia! Did you know that you can find authentic tonkotsu (pork bone) style ramen here, despite the fact that Indonesia is a predominantly Islamic country? The best part is a popular chain called "Tsuka Ramen" where you can get a bowl of delicious ramen for under 200 yen! I'll share my experience eating there, the different flavors they offer, and what this means for the future of Japanese food in Indonesia.
Listen →Sep 10, 2026
The RoadThe Walking Journey: Why I Decided to Slow Down and Explore Indonesia on Foot
Have you ever felt like you're rushing through a country without actually experiencing it? In this episode, I share my newest travel realization: the power of a "walking journey." I explain why I'm moving away from just visiting tourist spots and instead, focusing on spending more time in one area to truly understand the local people and culture. Tune in to find out how slowing down can completely change the way you see the world!
Listen →Sep 9, 2026
ReflectionsThe Magic of Knowing Just a Little: Why Learning Local Languages Changes Everything When You Travel
In this episode, I share a realization I had while traveling in Indonesia about the incredible power of language. Sometimes, just knowing a few basic words in the local language can completely change your experience, helping you connect with people and have a much better time. I'll also share a simple tip for learning a new language that anyone can do in just 10 minutes a day!
Listen →Sep 2, 2026
ReflectionsEp Stuck in One Place — Where Did the Traveling Me Go?
What happens when your travels just... stop? In this episode, I get honest about something that's been messing with my head lately: staying in one place for way too long while I'm supposed to be traveling. I'm still in Ambon — over ten days now, maybe close to two weeks — and it's completely thrown off my rhythm. Usually I move fast, a day or two in a place and then on to the next. But right now, I'm stuck waiting on a ferry I have zero control over, trying to time things perfectly so I meet a friend in Baubau and then Makassar in mid-September. Without the movement, the trip starts to feel like something else entirely — my days turn into eat, study, go back to my room, repeat. And somewhere in that routine, I started asking myself: where did the traveling version of me even go?
Listen →Aug 30, 2026
Reflections🚶 Ep “You Should Cut Your Hair” — Why I Live by My Own Standards
Live differently, and everyone has an opinion about it. In this episode: the unsolicited advice that comes with an unconventional lifestyle, why you need your own internal standard to filter the noise, the one exception where you really should listen — and how genuine pride in your choices sets you free.
Listen →Aug 23, 2026
Reflections🚶 Ep I Don’t Walk to Walk — Moving at Human Speed to Know the Worl
People assume my goal is to conquer miles — but honestly, I don’t even love walking! In this episode: why walking is just a tool for knowing the world, how moving at human speed unlocks real connection (in a way cycling never could), and the invisible cultures waiting for anyone willing to slow down.
Listen →Aug 18, 2026
The Road🇮🇩 Ep53: Clear Water at 1:30 AM — 18 Hours on a Pelni Ferry to Sulawesi
18 hours on a Pelni ferry: tiny food portions, gritty local coffee, and new friends who share their instant noodles when there's nothing else to do. It all ended with the most unexpectedly beautiful sight — crystal clear water at a port, at 1:30 in the morning.
Listen →Aug 18, 2026
The Road🇮🇩 Ep52: A Keychain Made From Ocean Plastic — Goodbye Tarakan
Leaving Tarakan with a keychain made from ocean plastic, a heartfelt goodbye from new friends, and an overnight ferry ride that turned chaotic when half the ship gathered around a TV for a soccer match.
Listen →Aug 18, 2026
The Road🇮🇩 Ep51: A Layover That Became the Best Day — Tidung Culture & Wild Monkeys in Tarakan
A fast, nerve-wracking ferry ride into Tarakan turned into an unplanned deep dive into local culture: traditional artifacts, a hat maker to the president, wild proboscis monkeys, and a reminder that the best travel days are the ones you don't plan.
Listen →Aug 18, 2026
The Road🇲🇾 Ep50: Visa Approved, Ferry Cancelled — My Last Day in Tawau
Visa approved, but the ferry plan fell apart — a quick reroute through Nunukan, some incredible butter prawns, and one last nostalgic walk past the now-empty festival grounds before crossing into Indonesia tomorrow.
Listen →Aug 16, 2026
Reflections🚶 Ep Buying the Person, Not the Food — My Golden Rule
My rule on the road: I don’t buy the food — I buy the person behind it. A good vibe makes the meal taste incredible; a bad one ruins even a great dish. But when extreme hunger hits? The whole system bugs out. In this episode: street food psychology, the “desert oasis effect,” and how survival smashes our principles to pieces.
Listen →Aug 11, 2026
The Road🇲🇾 Ep49: The Magic of the Unexpected: Finding Connection After the Festival Ends
Have you ever felt a profound sense of sadness after an amazing experience comes to an end? In this episode, we explore the quiet aftermath of a vibrant festival in Tawau, Malaysia, and discover why that bittersweet, empty feeling is actually a beautiful thing. Join me as we talk about serendipitous detours, the bustling energy of local Sunday markets, and how embracing the continuous cycle of hellos and goodbyes can completely change the way we travel and live.
Listen →Aug 11, 2026
ReflectionsBeyond Sightseeing: Why You Have to Surrender to the Journey
Why do I really travel? Is it just to check unfamiliar places off a list, or is there a deeper purpose? In this episode, I share a recent, eye-opening experience from a three-day International Cultural Festival in Tawau, Malaysia. I realized that just showing up to a new destination only scratches the surface. To truly understand a culture—whether through wearing 10-centimeter-long traditional fingernails or joining a vibrant local dance—you have to completely throw yourself in. Tune in to discover why stepping out of your comfort zone and fully surrendering to the moment is the ultimate key to experiencing the world.
Listen →Aug 10, 2026
The Road🇲🇾Ep48: They Pulled Me Onstage — My Last Day at Tawau's Festival
The festival's last day brought a surprise dance on stage with the Timorese, a real gun at a police booth, a reunion with a friend from days before, and a crowd so thick a five-minute walk took thirty. Three days that taught me what real, everyday kindness looks like.
Listen →Aug 9, 2026
The Road🇲🇾Ep47: This Is What a Festival Is Supposed to Be — Day 2 in Tawau
A rescued balcony cat, chicken feet soup for lunch, and an evening spent dancing with strangers at a festival that felt like pure, unfiltered joy. Day 2 of Tawau's cultural festival, and I'm already counting down to day 3.
Listen →Aug 9, 2026
Reflections🚶 Ep “Can I Use Your Toilet?” — The One Brave Sentence Every Traveler Needs
The hardest part of a walking journey isn’t the exhaustion — it’s when your stomach suddenly goes bad and there’s no restroom in sight. In this episode: managing your diet on the road, pure panic mode in the middle of nowhere, and why the courage to ask a stranger “Can I use your toilet?” is the ultimate travel survival skill.
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