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Author: Stanley Senior

From Uber Driver to Google Bus Driver: My Car Life in My 2012 Volvo S60 and Silicon Valley

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  From Uber Driver to Google Bus Driver   In April of 2016, I made a bold decision — I traded in the Kia and bought a 2012 Volvlo S60. I quit the company I had been working for and Read more…


Sleeping in My Car to Survive: My 2005 Kia Sorento and A.M. Limo/Uber Driver Adventures in San Diego

Introduction: Surviving by Sleeping in My Car In 2013, I found myself doing something I never imagined — sleeping in my car just to survive. I had a degree in marketing and communications, some corporate experience, and a lifetime of Read more…


Against the Odds: My Life of Reinvention, Hustle, and Resilience

Book a Flight: Trip.com     From Basketball Dreams to Reinvention: My Journey Through Life, Work, and Travel   Early Roots and a Mother’s Strength “I still remember my mom working multiple jobs, carrying the weight of the world so Read more…


How I Went From Sleeping in My Car to Traveling the World

How I Went From Sleeping in My Car to Traveling the World   Sleeping in My Car to Traveling the World Who me? When people see photos of me standing in front of Iguazu Falls, walking through the colorful streets Read more…


Solo Nomad to Marrying a Colombiana: My Unexpected Latin Love Story

  From Online Chats to ‘I Do’: My Journey from Bachelorhood to Marriage in Colombia   Steps to Marrying a Colombiana as an American When I first clicked “send” on a message to a woman named Liliana through a Latin Read more…


Exciting Van Life: How a $40K Van, a Google Job & Bay Area Rent Launched My Journey

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How a $40K Van and a Google Job Led Me to the Freedom of Van Life In 2016, After working as a Class B limo driver and Uber driver with no real traction, I accepted a job with one of Read more…


From Buenos Aires to Iguazú Falls: Flight Delays, Emergency Rooms, Border Crossings & Unexpected Adventures

What started as a simple flight to Iguazú Falls quickly turned into one of the most memorable adventures of our Argentina trip.


Perfect 5-Day Cartagena Vacation Itinerary: Beaches, Old Town & Day Trips

Discover expert tips for planning the perfect 5-day family vacation in Cartagena, Colombia! Explore historic forts, island adventures, local beaches, and vibrant dining in Getsemaní and the Walled City.


Our Bogotá Visa Trip: A Week of Hope, Exploration, and Disappointment

Contemporary office building with reflective glass facade and outdoor seating area.

Our Bogotá Visa Trip: A Week of Hope, Exploration, and Disappointment Bogota Visa Trip   Introduction   Some trips are planned around famous landmarks, beautiful scenery, or unforgettable experiences. Others are built around important life events. Our recent trip to Read more…