My name is Vincent, Vinny for short. I’m a writer, traveler, and multimedia creator who craves adventure and experiences that enrich one’s soul.

Whether scribbling in a journal while backpacking in the Sierras, reflecting from a teahouse in the mountains of Taiwan, or penning a tale after a surf in Portugal, my work is rooted in the profound connection between our inner and outer worlds.

This perspective has translated into over 700 published essays on travel, mindfulness, culture and human connection, as well as two nonfiction travel memoirs that highlight the journey I’m on.

I recently returned to California after two and a half years living in Japan, where I taught English by day and built a creative body of work by night, including my podcast, The Dare to Dream Podcast, and the launch of Citoyens du Monde, a self-published magazine on global culture.