In 2023, I finally dusted off my long-lost childhood dream of learning to surf. In this post, I share that journey as it continues to evolve, dropping names of some of the surf camps, surf spots, and surf instructors I’ve appreciated along the way.

10 countries. 40+ cities. 1 year. Whittling it down to just 10 of the best places I traveled in 2023? Not easy.

Time to catch you up on the adventure that had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish, and without a second to spare to send you my usual travelogue updates.

Managua pleasantly surprised me, as have the locals. In my first 48 hours in Nicaragua, I've felt nothing but welcome, as my route through this entirely unfamiliar country seems to be materializing.