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Maps and guides from the places I have actually lived

This is the buying path. The personal site stays focused on the writing, journey, and work. Guides are here when someone wants a practical decision tool.

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Surf Town Atlas

Surfers, remote workers, and people choosing a warm-water base.

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Surf Town Atlas
Live guide

Surf Town Atlas

$29

Field-tested towns scored for waves, consistency, vibe, walkability, internet, and long-stay viability.

Wave qualityTown vibeWalkabilityLong-stay fit
Adventure Atlas
Building next

Adventure Atlas

$24

A shortlist of countries for motorbike loops, waterfalls, islands, caves, boats, and high-variance travel days.

Nature densityRoute freedomPhysical adventureStory upside
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Wellness Atlas
Building next

Wellness Atlas

$24

Countries that support reset: hot springs, slower rhythms, food rituals, mountain air, quiet walks, and real recovery.

Hot springsSlow routineFood cultureRecovery fit
In progressPreview
Cafe + Work Atlas
Planned

Cafe + Work Atlas

$24

My shortlist of laptop-friendly cafes, neighborhoods, and cities with the right energy to think and build.

Wifi qualitySeat comfortNeighborhood vibeWorkability
In progressPreview
Spiritual Places Atlas
Planned

Spiritual Places Atlas

$24

Places with actual depth, beauty, and stillness rather than tourist spirituality packaged for consumption.

AuthenticityBeautyStillnessEmotional impact
In progressPreview
Why these exist

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The blog is for the full story. The maps are for the moment when someone needs to choose a place, compare tradeoffs, and stop browsing generic travel advice.