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After a powerful couple of weeks in Southern Iraq, I headed north to see another side of this fascinating country. Northern Iraq is mostly Kurdistan, a semi-autonomous region with its own government, language, and identity—and it certainly felt quite different. Instead of desert heat, I found cooler...

After months of anticipation, I finally made it to Iraq! From the outset, I sensed it would open my eyes in ways I couldn’t predict – and it has. It’s been an experience I’ll never forget with stories of hope, kindness, and humanity that I can only begin to capture here. Even with years of travel behind...

My time in Morocco has come to an end, and the road continues eastward. After a few months of structure and routine, I’m back in traveller mode which means more movement, more sights, and unknown places. Before I even began this journey, I had my sights set on the Middle East – a region so often misunderstood...

The heat continues to build here in Morocco, becoming an endless topic of conversation wherever in daily life. The heat also brings life to Marrakech as people gather in the few green spaces to escape their hot homes. I’m writing this from Faro, Portugal, where I took a quick weekend trip to reset...

The last couple of weeks have moved fast. Before coming to Morocco, people warned me about the summer heat—and they weren’t kidding. We’re getting daytime highs of 45°C (110°F). There’s no AC at the house, so sleeping through it has been its own daily adventure. Finding Routine Settling into one place...

I’m switching things up a bit. Now that I’ve found a rhythm in Morocco, I’ll be sending out shorter updates every week or so. This way, I can share what’s on my mind for the week through stories, experiences, and lessons. An Update Since Brazil After Brazil, I flew to Spain for a week of rest and reflection....