Welcome to Tessera, the intentional travel blog by The Untethered Traveler. Discover meaningful travel stories, taste-led journeys and unique travel experiences from around the world. From hidden gems to immersive cultural encounters, Tessera inspires you to explore with purpose and create lasting connections - one piece in the mosaic at a time.
What is a Tessera? A tessera is a single tile in a mosaic - small on its own, but essential to the bigger picture. Each story here is a tessera: a moment, insight, or connection that shapes a more meaningful way of traveling. Together, they create a vibrant portrait of journeys made with intention.
Reflections on taste, transformation and the untethered journey - one piece at a time.
Travel, My Life Companion: How Intentional Journeys Shape Who We Become
From Prague to Vietnam to Spain, solo travel became more than an adventure - it became a life companion. This is the story of how moving at my own pace, on my own terms, turned travel into a teacher of presence, purpose, and self-discovery.