About Me.

My name is James, and my wanderlust journey took off in 2018. While I'm not a digital nomad nor have I quit my job to become a travel-influencer (although that would be neat!), I find ways to travel when I can.

Over the past six years, I’ve visited 50 countries (and counting)! I’m passionate about reading, trying new food, pears (yes, the underrated and misunderstood fruit), and nature. I'm a budget traveler, but I'm happy to pay for worthwhile experiences and delicious food!

I was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and currently reside in Washington D.C., but have also lived in Lusaka, Zambia; Hangzhou, China, and Paris, France.

Like (hopefully) most people, I’ve always had a penchant for traveling. Unfortunately, with the limitations of PTO and busy schedules, it’s hard to see all the world has to offer. I created Wander Within a Day as a way to help those fast travelers with potential 1-Day itineraries.

Of course, I don’t recommend only spending one day in any city, but if you’re on a time crunch or want to see a city’s highlights, this might be the site for you to get your bearings!

Follow me elsewhere by clicking on the links in the footer!

• Goodreads ~ I read any genre, so send me a rec!
• Google Guide ~ It took me 5 years to get to Level 9, but hopefully these are insightful. 
• Yelp ~ Just started to glean the perks.
• Pear-stagram ~ Pears from all over the world!
• Travel TikTok ~ Helpful videos about cool places and my personal experiences.