Emerald Stories · 5 published
The heart of Wandering Emerald: the history that shaped a place, the people who live there now, and the wild world around it. Less “where to go,” more “understand where you went.” Take your time.
The story of a place, from colonial past to forgotten narratives.
0Local traditions, ways of life, and voices from the ground.
0Landscapes, ecosystems, and the creatures that call them home.
4The relatable middle ground: regular trips and honest, real opinions.
I'm launching a small-group travel company with my best friend Mirjan: Alaya Tours. Here's what it is, the trips we're running, and where we're headed first.
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Siargao’s name came from a mangrove. Its first tourists were fishermen, traders, and Spanish monks. A deep look at what the island was before the wave put it on the map.
After weeks of crossing borders and rivers, a quiet morning brought a simple thought: the more I travel, the more I realize I am not moving through nature. I am made of it.
Myanmar is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. It is also one of the hardest. This is what I found when I went in late 2025.
Wandering Emerald isn’t a ‘top ten things to do’ website. It’s built around one belief: that a place is more interesting when you understand it. A welcome note from Merald.