Hello to all the readers! My name is Cai, and I love traveling. I’m currently based in Washington, D.C., though I previously lived in the Philippines and Thailand. I waited until my late 20s to venture into the unknown; calling it a risk barely scratches the surface. It felt more like a gamble, especially since I wasn’t sure where or how to begin, and I wondered if I’d lost my edge by waiting so long. I always thought being a nomad was something only young people could do (but who cares who the players are?). It’s the game that matters. The joy we find in the journey is the real flame that drives us. And if we get burned? Well, that’s just another life lesson. And so it began: from the pine‑scented streets of my hometown to Thailand’s Land of Smiles, from mist‑cloaked peaks to smoky industrial plains. Now, in Washington, D.C. I’m still discovering the city’s layers – its rhythms, its stories, its unexpected corners. If you want to be part of my journey, follow along at The Travel Zen of Cai.