I’ve never been too fond of books at a young age; funny how things change over time. While the years pass by, time becomes a declining metric as one year has less and less significance in the overall picture, but it’s the years that add up which end up shaping the entire story at the end. This whole journey is truly about taking things one step at a time, one accomplishment after another, and one progression to another.

So, another year has passed and technically speaking I should be a year more experienced in this unpredictable game of life. One thing is for sure; experience does truly pay dividends. Whether you’re 5 or 95, as you get older you collect more stories, create more memories, and experience more of what life has to offer. The fun part is knowing that there’s always more to gain from this everlasting game.

Settling down in Berlin was no easy task by any means. Finding a place to stay here is extremely difficult at the moment. Now consider a foreigner who is only looking for a short-term stay that doesn’t speak a word in German. That just amplifies the difficulty. After a couple of nights in an Airbnb then a few nights in a youth hostel all while desperately trying to find a place to stay. I hit the jackpot with one advertisement.

I've had the amazing opportunity to stay at a Maasai home to call my own Kenyan family. Click here to read my story about their ancient traditions and my personal experience!

My name is Jesse Jia and I’ve been fortunate enough to visit over 20 different countries. I’ve always wanted to travel across the world and this is my story.

A new year has rolled upon us and there’s no better time to start than the present. So here what I hope to accomplish this upcoming year!