This is how it all started…
with a crash, my life changed forever. After a life-altering motorcycle accident, I felt disconnected and aimless. Unsure of what to do next, I spent the $5K insurance payout on a trip to Hawaii to study lucid dreaming. While my initial goal was to explore the dream state, I soon realized there was much more to life beyond my small hometown of Basildon, England. I wanted to explore the waking world—our vast planet and its diverse people.
I seized the opportunity to work and live abroad in Brunei and Malaysia. It was there that I truly fell in love with the idea of following in the adventurous footsteps of my late great-uncle Malcolm. Although I lacked the funds to pursue my travel dreams, I found inspiration in his journey. Just as he had joined the merchant navy to begin his adventures, I joined a relocation company in project management, which gave me the kickstart I needed.
Living and traveling to as many countries as I could manage, I always wished I could stay longer each time to learn more about the culture and explore its arts. To understand the world a little better, I found myself aimlessly scouring the internet for snippets of information. However, I soon became overwhelmed by the great deluge of content, retaining very little and feeling disorganized. So, I decided to create a blog—not only to compartmentalize my interests but also to share my findings with others who are looking for the same things.
I hope you enjoy the fruits of my labor and connect and share your findings too, and in the great words of Mark Twain let’s “Explore, Dream, and Discover” together.
Daniel Pettit-Lenz
Amateur Writer, Photographer, Editor and Videographer
