As an investor/diplomat—I spend a lot of time on airports and in excel sheets. Somewhere between living and working across four continents, long flights and late-night powerpoints, I developed a habit: noting down the quirky, adventurous, and unforgettable bits of every place I visited, neatly in spreadhsheets. This travelogue is those spreadsheets brought to life—with less conditional formatting and more pictures and anecdotes. It lets me play historian, storyteller, and slightly overexcited tour guide all at once
It is also way of staying connected to the places and people I have encountered -guides, photographers, hikers, clubs, hotels, foods, or fellow travelers—which I reference and recommend. From hilarious history tour guides in Ethiopia, to charming bartenders in Rome. What its like to lock eyes with a silverback gorilla in Rwanda, or what its like to see a snake charmer at my grandmother’s house in India
Its a collection of experiences that have left a lasting impression on me, and might strike a chord with you. And maybe inspire you to chase something curious
