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Chasing... Adventure. Knowledge. perspective.

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9 Months a Spaniard (okay fine, a “Spain Expat”)

It’s been nine months since I quit my 9-5 job and hopped on a plane to Spain. Was it the most financially responsible thing I’ve ever done? Probably not. Has everything gone perfectly to plan and I’m...

Navigating My Way Through Norway

From jagged landscapes to insane views of the iconic fjords, Norway is seriously incredible. I will never forget wondering atop the snow-covered Norwegian mountains. I would go back in a heartbeat. My...

One Week Road Trip Through Southern Spain (Andalucía Region)

Below Spain’s well-known cities of Madrid and Barcelona lies the southernmost region of Spain known as Andalucía. From rolling hills of fertile farmland to culture-rich towns, this is one of my...

Exploring the Turquoise Waters of Mallorca (3 Day Trip)

Breathtaking coastlines, turquoise waters, green shutters, underground caves, andsheep! This is what I remember most about the picturesque island of Mallorca. Located in the heart of the...

Barcelona: The Black Sheep Oasis

One Sunday night, I was hanging out at a bar in Barcelona that airs NFL American football games. I tend to run into other people from the United States at these bars (big surprise there). On this...

First Time to Barcelona: Random Things to Know About Visiting Spain

If it’s your first time to Barcelona, and maybe your first time to Europe for that matter, there are some random things to know about visiting Spain and Europe. Your first time can be both exciting...

12 Awesome Tools for Digital Nomads & Remote Workers in 2024

Remote working has exploded in the last few years thanks to new technologies and evolutionary work policies. The Covid-19 shutdown proved to many companies that teleworking is a viable option for many...

How to Take a Career Break: Guide to Creating a Strategic Sabbatical Plan

“You’re so lucky you get to do that” is a common response I’ve received since first embarking on my sabbatical year in Spain. Luck? Sure, I have always been one to admit that I was dealt a lucky life...

About

Hello, I’m Chase!

I’m a business guru, adventurist, and coffee enthusiast from California. I’m on a mission to discover the ideal balance between work, life, success, and happiness.

After early career success as a business director, I decided that complacency was holding me back from experiencing the rest of the world. Therefore, I hopped on a plane to Spain! I am currently exploring Barcelona, studying Spanish, and doing some part-time consulting work.

Hopefully I can inspire others to “chase” their own adventures. If your adventures lead you to Barcelona, let’s grab a coffee!