The Inner Journey
Before You Dive Into The Stories, Here Is Some Behind-The-Scenes Look:
My journey has taught me that the longest and most meaningful journey is the one inward—into myself. When I set out on my grand adventure, I packed a suitcase full of courage but had no defined direction. Zero long-term plans, zero expectations. And suddenly, at 29, with no obligations and no one around to please but myself, I finally started listening inward.
The path I chose—of constant nomadism—pushes me to experience and grow much faster than most people. I’m exposed to different cultures, living in new places, learning about the world, but most of all—learning about myself. I’ve discovered that writing is a kind of therapy for me, a way to organize my tangled thoughts and turn them into insights.
I have fears, like everyone. But the journey has taught me that fear never truly disappears—it stays, and I just have to keep walking with it. Sometimes, fear itself is the best teacher, showing me where my limits are and what’s still left for me to explore within myself.
Traveling has taught me to listen to myself and overcome challenges. Every time I face an internal struggle, I tell myself, "If I got through this, I can do anything!" And my self-belief only grows stronger. I experience my difficulties in an entirely new way now. They’re no longer monsters, just challenges—problems to solve, and that’s it.
I’m still learning every single day—how to live in peace with my own self-criticism, how to set boundaries, even for myself. How to manage my ADHD, which often pulls me in a thousand different directions. How to stop trying to please everyone at the cost of losing myself.
One of the fears that follow me on this journey is the strange fear of success. As if part of me is trying to sabotage what another part of me fights to achieve. The very existence of this blog is a small, daily victory over that inner voice whispering, "Why would anyone even read this?" And that’s exactly the thing about the journey inward—it’s happening not just in Australia or the Philippines but also right here, in these words I’m writing, in this very moment you are reading them.
Nomadic life exposes our inner truths in ways that an ordinary life never could. Without the familiar safety net of place, friends, and family, you are forced to face who you truly are. The solitude allows me to connect with myself in new ways, to listen to my real needs, and to recognize patterns I was previously blind to.
This journey has taught me many lessons, often the hard way, and I share those stories openly because I believe we can all learn from my mistakes. And in some way, I hope I’ll learn from them next time, too. These mistakes have become chapters in the book of my life, and often, the most challenging chapters are the ones that teach the most valuable lessons.
One of the most powerful realizations this journey has given me is that I am the sole architect of my own life. I’ve realized that only I can bring myself to success, only I can make my dreams come true. It took me years to understand this, but now, I have no doubt—I can choose. I can change. I can create the life I truly want.
In Journey Inward, I share the personal transformations I’ve experienced along the way—the growth, the victories, the fears I’ve conquered, the moments I stepped out of my comfort zone, and the insights I’ve gathered. This journey unfolds alongside my physical travels around the world, and at times, it even surpasses them in significance. Because at the end of the day, no matter how far we go, if we don’t grow along the way, we haven’t truly gotten anywhere.
Here, you’ll find short stories about the personal turning points that shaped me at different places and times in my journey, as part of Journey Beyond Borders 🌎 (Wednesday).
You can also follow The Journey Through Time 🕰️ (Monday), which presents my journey chronologically, and experience my most authentic moments in The Daily Journey 📆.
Come back here to read about the moments that reshaped me along the way.