This is Roam. Rest. Repeat.
The goal here is to inspire others to take their own leap into the life they truly want. I believe there are an infinite amount of lifestyles to pursue and paths to take. It’s just a matter of figuring it out for yourself and going for it. I want to help make that possible by sharing the research I’ve done and the lessons I’ve learned from years of travel. I provide honest guides and tips to help you Roam, Rest, and Repeat!
ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Dominic! I’ve been traveling for years, but just turned fulltime in 2023. I’ve done the corporate thing. I’ve done the suburban thing. They’re just not for me. My place is out on the road. I feel most fulfilled, most complete when I’m traveling. Out there in the world is where I feel like my true self. So my goal is simple: keep traveling and explore as much as possible. Okay that’s one of many goals.
It took me a long time to discover my passion for travel. Back in 2014, I went on a two-month trip to Southeast Asia where I discovered the true extent of my wanderlust. I got a taste of a world outside my own…and I wanted more. I was 25 then.
It’s taken me nearly a decade to turn that dream of traveling into reality. It can seem like a difficult path to pursue (which it can be). And it can seem odd to travel the way I do at my age. But going down this road has already been worth it. And I’ve learned that it’s never too late to grab that backpack and get out there.
Roam Rest Repeat is meant to be an outlet for all of that discovery. All of those challenges. All of those rewards. I want Roam Rest Repeat to help others realize it’s okay to start over. It’s okay to travel on your own. It’s okay to start it all in your 30s and beyond. This is my very small way of inspiring the change I’d like to see.
Roam Rest Repeat is all about pursuing your passions. Whether that’s travel, backpacking, culture or something entirely different. We all have passions that drive us. Mine are running, surfing, coffee and dogs (and now photography too). I want to help you discover yours and chase them!
the wake-up
Many people experience awakenings that lead to significant life changes. For me, it was an injury. Back in 2017 I did something to my ankle. To this day I don’t know the root cause or even certain diagnosis. All I know is that for almost a year, I couldn’t run, surf or even walk more than 1 mile without serious pain. It was disheartening. One of my favorite aspects of travel is exploring by foot and the thought that I might not be able to do that again was terrifying.
That was my wake-up call. A reminder that time and health are never guaranteed. I made a pledge and commitment then to rebuild myself. Luckily, I had incredible people in my life to help me recover which has allowed me to pursue my vision. Now that same foot has carried me up mountains, across volcanoes and through jungles. It has run through coffee fields, walked entire cities and surfed waves across the world.
To me, travel is different from vacation. It’s not a break from your life. It is the life. It means investing the time and effort to truly explore and experience a place. It means learning the history of the places I visit. It means not rushing through destinations in a mad dash to check items off a list. It means slowing down, enjoying a coffee, walking the streets, eating local food, making new friends, exploring nature and of course, meeting doggos.
If you’re curious to know a bit more about me, about how I got here and why I choose this lifestyle, head over to my stories section…
BUY ME A COFFEE?
In case you can’t tell by now, I LOVE COFFEE!!! It’s what I look forward to most days…and it’s what fuels all this content I put out. So if you want to help me create more content or you’re simply feeling charitable…
Thanks and see you out there!