SOLO TRAVEL. WILD ENCOUNTERS. REAL STORIES.
A little curiosity.
A whole world.
Hi, I’m Rocky. An introvert, a traveler, hypnotist, entrepreneur, and bird-whisperer. Since 2013, I’ve been following my curiosity around the world. Come find where yours takes you.
A SAFARI MEANS A JOURNEY. THIS IS OURS.2013THE ROCKY SAFARI
A quiet soul.
An adventurous life.
I used to be afraid of traveling alone. Now, I want to help other introverts discover that adventure can happen on our own terms.
I’m an INFJ who loves meeting people, a backpacker who loves staying awhile, and a blogger who’s been sharing the beautiful, surprising, and occasionally chaotic parts of life since 2013.
A little more about me
HOW A BLOG BECAME A WAY OF LIFE
It didn’t begin
with a big plan.
The best part? My story is still being written.
A place for my curiosity.
I started The Rocky Safari as a high school student. A blog became a place to share what I was discovering—and connect with people beyond my own little corner of the world.
Getting lost. Finding stories.
Getting lost inside China’s Forbidden City was one of many unexpected turns. Travel has never been perfectly tidy. That’s often where the stories begin.
A backpack. A year in Europe.
After college, blogging and e-commerce helped fund my travels. Then came a year of backpacking around Europe—and a much bigger world than my comfort zone.
Read about the one-way ticketStaying long enough to belong.
I moved to Madrid to study Spanish. Living somewhere new gave the journey a different rhythm: less rushing through, more getting to know a place.
Read my stories from SpainThree countries. One backpack.
Solo through Central America—Belize, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Thirteen years in, and the curiosity still hasn’t run out.
See where I’ve been since03 / A SOFTER KIND OF ADVENTURE
Some of the biggest
moments have
the smallest wings.
I came for the places. I stayed for the connections.
Especially the ones that chirp. 😉
When I lived in Madrid, locals called me “Señor Pajarero” meaning Mr. Birdkeeper.
Birds have always had a special place in my heart, but my love for nature goes far beyond them. This safari is about connecting with the world—and caring for the life we find along the way.
Your curiosity.
Your kind of journey.
A first solo trip. A longer stay. A story that makes you see things differently. There’s a way in for you.
01 / BEGINTake the first step.
New here? Find inspiration, practical advice, and a little courage to go.
Start here
02 / WANDERFind your somewhere.
Follow my travels on the map and discover the places behind the stories.
Where I’ve beenMake room for more.
Curious about long-term travel? Start with the questions I get asked most.
Long-term travel FAQWhat if your stories opened doors?
Blogging helped me fund my travels. Here’s how to start something of your own.
