WILD STORIES FROM THE ROAD: THE GREY GUERRILLA NOMAD COLLECTION
TRAVEL ISN’T JUST ABOUT DESTINATIONS
It’s about legacy, walking in the footsteps of those who came before you, and collecting stories along the way.
As you can imagine, this lifestyle leads to some wild stories—and more than a few near-death experiences. I’ve faced robberies, motorcycle crashes, drunken nights, and more than one instance of waking up to find tanks in the streets after a coup. I also worked as a security contractor in Iraq during the height of the Private Military Contractor era.
This series of articles will eventually form the ultimate collection of firsthand travel experiences, hard-earned lessons, and motivation for digital nomads, backpackers, and expats.
STORIES FROM A PRE-SMARTPHONE WORLD
These stories come from a time before apps, before Google Translate—when the best option was to find an internet café, pay for 15-minute blocks, and use slow dial-up. Each one captures the challenges, surprises, and unforgettable moments of traveling in a world that wasn’t yet connected.
WHY KEEPING THESE STORIES ALIVE MATTERS
Reading real, unfiltered travel stories gives you:
✔ A realistic look at life on the road—the good, the bad, and the ridiculous
✔ Encouragement to take the first step into the Guerrilla Nomad lifestyle
✔ Practical lessons learned through experience
✔ A deeper understanding of what makes travel truly meaningful
NEXT STEPS
I’ll be posting these stories as I write them. The first article will explain why travel storytelling matters for Guerrilla Nomads and what lessons can be taken from real-life travel experiences. Stay tuned.
THE GREY GUERRILLA NOMAD COLLECTION
NAVIGATING CAMBODIA'S LANDMINES: A PRE-SMARTPHONE SURVIVAL TALE
Backpacking in Cambodia in 2002, I nearly stepped on a landmine—all because I had to pee. With no smartphone, no Google Translate, and struggling with dyslexia that made reading difficult, I relied on luck and hand gestures. This near-death experience taught me why learning key local words can literally save your life.
