The Wayfarer's Almanac
The hidden joys of our world.
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I'm Luke — a traveler, a writer, and someone who believes the best experiences in life are usually found somewhere between the itinerary and the unexpected detour. This is The Wayfarer's Almanac: a growing collection of honest destination guides, personal travel stories, and practical advice from the places I've been lucky enough to see.
I don't write about everywhere — I write about the places that stuck with me, and I try to tell you exactly why. Start with the Explore page if you're planning a trip. Start with Stories if you just want to read. Either way, I'm glad you're here.
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Where to go next
A handful of places from the first fifty days that I can't stop recommending.
From the stories
Latest travel stories
Field notes, mishaps, and the trips that stuck with us.
Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia & Singapore
Fifty Days
A one-way ticket into Hanoi, a scattered plan that fell apart within 48 hours, and fifty days that went nowhere near the itinerary and were better for it.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
What Kuala Lumpur Did To Me
A helipad thirty stories up, a family-run restaurant since 1964, and the city I still can't fully explain why I loved as much as I did.
Koh Rong Sanloem, Cambodia
Koh Rong Sanloem: The Hidden Gem That Won't Stay Hidden
A small fishing village called M'Pai Bay, bioluminescent plankton at midnight, and the most beautiful tropical paradise I have ever seen.