Dreamer
Explorer and Storyteller
Hi, I’m Muzz! I’m a part-time travel blogger from Perth, Western Australia. I’m not here to sell you a course, convince you to quit your job, or push the idea of becoming a full-time travel blogger. I have immense respect and admiration for individuals who choose the full-time travel and blogging lifestyle.
However, the sort of person I am leads me to believe that I’d lose the purpose of travelling and the charm of new places if I were on the road 24/7. I prefer to enjoy each trip for what it is, rather than making travel my entire life.
I am navigating life with extraordinary travel dreams
I am an ordinary man with extraordinary dreams of travelling and exploring places I haven’t been before. Probably just like you. Over the years, I’ve learned that you don’t need to leave your world behind to see what else is out there; you just need to take the journey.
On this website, I’m putting aside the typical travel brochures to share the honest moments and details from my own trips. My goal isn’t to teach you how to explore, but simply to share my experiences as they happened. I hope they offer some clarity or inspiration you need to plan your next meaningful escape.
Not an influencer
I just don’t want my travel memories to sit hidden in my camera roll forever. My dad passed away before I could ask him about his time in Al Khobar, or the beaches he loved in Dammam. I always wished I had a map of his footsteps to follow.
So, I’m not posting for the lifestyle or the vanity. I’m leaving my own map behind, so that one day, the people I love will always know exactly where I walked.
Before 2022, I never kept a record of my travels; I wasn’t big on photos or writing, and those journeys are gone. But in 2022, I started this blog to change that. Since then, I have explored 13 countries and over 30 destinations—and I’m still counting.
Every step of that journey since 2022 is documented right here.
FAQs
How and when did you first catch the travel bug?
I first got the travel bug when I was just 8 years old. My parents took me to Saudi Arabia for the religious pilgrimage. While I was too young to fully grasp the spiritual significance, I was utterly captivated by the different culture around me. The landscapes, different language, and food were a whirlwind of excitement that left me completely awestruck. Experiencing such a vastly different world at a young age ignited a lifelong passion for exploring new places and cultures.
What do you love most about travelling?
What I love most about travelling is the opportunity to immerse myself in different cultures and meet new people. I always learn something new from the languages, traditions, and ways of life I encounter, which also helps break down my own prejudices. I love being wrong about other cultures, places, and people because it means I have learned something new. Navigating unfamiliar places has taught me resilience and adaptability. Each adventure fills me with a sense of accomplishment and newfound confidence, knowing that I have emerged stronger and more resilient.
Did your passion for travel come first, or did the idea for your blog? Why did you start blogging?
Travelling came first. The idea for the blog emerged after friends and family kept asking for travel tips and stories. I realised a blog would be a great way to share my experiences. I only started documenting after my trip to central Europe in 2022, which is why you’ll find my travel experiences taken since 2022.
Where are some of your favourite places that you have visited? Why are these your favourites?
There’s nothing quite like Australia—it has everything you could ever dream of. But some of my absolute favourite places to visit outside of Australia include Salzburg and Innsbruck in Austria, as well as Vietnam in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam’s landscapes are simply mind-blowing, from stunning mountains to lush green rice paddies. It’s also surprisingly affordable, which makes exploring even more enjoyable. The warmth and hospitality of the locals left a lasting impression on me.
On the other hand, Salzburg and Innsbruck in Austria are like scenes from a movie. Nestled in the breathtaking Alpine landscapes, these cities offer beautiful, serene rivers, charming streets perfect for strolling. These cities are perfect for exploring on foot or by bike, and they offer easy day trips to fairy-tale villages nearby.
What advice would you give to others thinking of documenting their own travels in this way?
When it comes to sharing your travels, keep it real. Write about what genuinely excites and interests you—it’ll make your stories come alive. Quality comes from your own experiences, so dive into each adventure fully and capture the moments that really speak to you.
How do you plan your trips and document your experiences?
I don’t always plan. Sometimes I just rock up at a place because I saw a snippet of it in a movie, fell in love with a photo on TV, or heard a story from a friend. I don’t travel to create ‘content’ or manufacture the perfect blog post. I just go, experience it, and write about it here.