I’m drawn to people and the quiet stories tucked behind places. I tend to connect more easily with someone resting on a park bench than in a polished café conversation. I’ve lived in a few corners of the world, collecting more questions than answers—but I try to stay close to what feels real: people, spirit, and the odd joy of simply being where I am. I travel with curiosity, not a checklist, and I’m more than happy to trade a perfect plan for a meaningful detour. And if I cross paths with kindred souls along the way—well, that’s the kind of unexpected exchange I always hope for (and rarely try to calculate).