Taking the Leap: How I Began My Long-Term Travel Adventure
Taking the leap into long-term travel isn’t easy, but it’s worth every step. In this post, I share my first experiences abroad, the mistakes I made, and how travel transformed my life—one incredible moment at a time.
Roaming Siah
5/8/20241 min read
Standing before Big Ben, its golden hands glinting in the afternoon sun, I felt it for the first time: I’m alone in a foreign country. Nervously, I asked a stranger to take my photo—a small act that felt monumental. Less than 24 hours earlier, I was finishing my last shift as a waiter, saying tearful goodbyes to my family, my dog, and the life I’d always known.
I had no idea what the next chapter would hold.
Fast forward through rookie mistakes, cultural blunders, getting scammed, and even losing my wallet, and I can tell you: every misstep was part of the transformative journey of long-term travel.
Hi, I’m Josiah. Welcome to my blog—a space where I share tips, stories, and hard-earned lessons to help you travel smarter, safer, and with more joy. Whether you’re dreaming of sipping yerba mate in Argentina, volunteering on organic farms in Italy, or savoring sushi in Tokyo, I’m here to help you take the leap and thrive on the road.
So far, I’ve traveled to 14 countries (and counting), learning along the way how to stretch my budget, navigate cultural differences, and embrace the unexpected. These experiences have changed the course of my life, and I know they can do the same for you.
This is just the beginning. Stick around for stories, guides, and inspiration to fuel your wanderlust. Let’s make your travel dreams a reality—one adventure at a time.