About the Untethered Traveler
The Turning Point
A pause in my 40s became the turning point that set me on a new path - one defined by intentional travel and a devotion to the power of taste. What began as a way to fill empty days became a calling: to travel not for escape but to unlock creativity, nurture curiosity and align with purpose, as I share in The Purpose of Travel.
Over the years I’ve learned to follow my instincts - down unassuming streets, into hidden cafés and through markets brimming with color and flavor. Anchovies, pistachio gelato, uni and bitters taught me to keep discovering, to stay present. This taste-led travel became my compass, guiding me toward experiences that feed both body and soul, much like the journey I describe in The Shape of Taste.
Trusting My Instincts
Where Taste Meets Transformation
The Untethered Traveler was born from that collision of passions: a belief that travel, when approached with intent, can be transformative. Here I share essays and reflections that balance style with substance, exploring how travel awakens presence, purpose and awe.
Why Travel With Intent
Because when we travel with purpose we don’t just see new places -we find new parts of ourselves. And that is always a trip worth taking, something I explore more deeply in Call to Adventure.
