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Two Years Later… Expat?
Two Years Later… Expat?
It’s been two years this month since I cleaned out my apartment in Austin, stuffed a few belongings into my parent’s garage and set off to…
J. Challis
Jul 7, 2019
Swimming in Plastic (Literally)
Swimming in Plastic (Literally)
Imagine going on your dream beach vacation. You plan to visit a pristine beach with soft sand, clear blue water, and warm sunshine. You…
J. Challis
May 7, 2019
Mulling in Melbourne
Mulling in Melbourne
A man approached me as I headed on the tram towards Fitzroy in Melbourne. He seemed friendly but a bit disheveled. He reached out to shake…
J. Challis
Mar 17, 2019
Wondering in Manila
Wondering in Manila
“Hi sir!”
J. Challis
Jan 15, 2019
Rice Paddy Wreckers and Recovering Mummies: Scootering in Bali
Rice Paddy Wreckers and Recovering Mummies: Scootering in Bali
A speck of dirt flies directly into my eye and my eyelid goes into high-speed shutter mode. I fight to get it out and keep my other eye…
J. Challis
Nov 26, 2018
Kaji X is Born
Kaji X is Born
When I left Austin to work remote and travel over a year ago, one of my primary goals was to delve more into side projects and work on…
J. Challis
Oct 28, 2018
Tangoing Through the Streets of Buenos Aires
Tangoing Through the Streets of Buenos Aires
It was a cold and wet night, the rain had stopped and the air was crisp. We spent a long time trying to find an Uber that would pick us up…
J. Challis
Sep 22, 2018
Learning the Meaning of Saudade
Learning the Meaning of Saudade
Cover photo from The INSIDE OUT Project
J. Challis
Sep 3, 2018
Colors of Colombia
Colors of Colombia
Several years ago when I was in college I was working as a remote intern with a social enterprise from NYC. My manager told me and another…
J. Challis
Sep 3, 2018
A Day on the Andaman Sea
A Day on the Andaman Sea
“Time for lunch!” My instructor called waking me from my undulant slumber on the sun deck of our dive boat.
J. Challis
Sep 3, 2018
Uncovering the Allure of Pai
Uncovering the Allure of Pai
I found a note with a bag of fresh food on my bed when I returned from breakfast. It was from my Chinese friend in the hostel and read…
J. Challis
Sep 3, 2018
Architecture, Art, and Culture in Mexico City
Architecture, Art, and Culture in Mexico City
We took a recent trip down to the most populated metropolis in the Americas to soak in the array of creative influence. From ancient Aztec…
J. Challis
Sep 3, 2018
Buena Vibra (and not so buena) in Bocas Del Toro
Buena Vibra (and not so buena) in Bocas Del Toro
Bocas del Toro had been on my list of places to visit ever since I had discovered it on the map, like a modern-day armchair Columbus. It’s…
J. Challis
Apr 24, 2018
Gaining Perspective in Vietnam
Gaining Perspective in Vietnam
March 29, 2018
J. Challis
Mar 29, 2018
Savage Monkeys and Sunsets in Indonesia
Savage Monkeys and Sunsets in Indonesia
December 31, 2017
J. Challis
Jan 6, 2018
India Part 3: Varanasi
India Part 3: Varanasi
The spiritual capital of Hinduism is believed by some to be the oldest continually inhabited city in the world.
J. Challis
Dec 2, 2017
India Part 2: Rajasthan (Jodhpur, Pushkar, Jaipur)
India Part 2: Rajasthan (Jodhpur, Pushkar, Jaipur)
October 31, 2017
J. Challis
Nov 13, 2017
India Part 1: Mumbai, Delhi, Agra
India Part 1: Mumbai, Delhi, Agra
October 23, 2017
J. Challis
Oct 23, 2017
Exploring Hong Kong and Tai O
Exploring Hong Kong and Tai O
September 23, 2017
J. Challis
Sep 23, 2017
Tokyo Urban Jungle
Tokyo Urban Jungle
September 10, 2017
J. Challis
Sep 10, 2017
I Spent a Day Interviewing Homeless People and This is What I Learned
I Spent a Day Interviewing Homeless People and This is What I Learned
July 02, 2017
J. Challis
Jul 2, 2017
El Astillero
El Astillero
March 12, 2017
J. Challis
Mar 13, 2017
Our Stroll Through Slab City and Salvation Mountain
Our Stroll Through Slab City and Salvation Mountain
January 31, 2017
J. Challis
Jan 31, 2017
Homeless Teens in Tamarindo
Homeless Teens in Tamarindo
December 18, 2016
J. Challis
Dec 18, 2016
The Street Art Jackpot of Berlin
The Street Art Jackpot of Berlin
On a recent night in Berlin, I was wandering through the streets, hoping to make it to the evening hours at the Jewish Museum. After a…
J. Challis
Oct 26, 2016
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