The Rocky Safari / Say hi Est. 2013
A little connection goes a long way.
Every journey starts with a hello.
A question. A shared story. An idea for something great.
I’m glad your journey brought you here.
I’m glad your journey brought you here.
Travel stories. Real connections. Find your way below

your friend on the other side of the screen.
From your corner of the world to mine
It only takes a few lines.
The Rocky Safari is read in more than 190 countries. Wherever this finds you — a bus in Guatemala, a kitchen table in Ohio, a hostel in Split — you’re three lines away from my inbox.
- Every email Read personally. Not sorted by a robot, not filed away unopened.
- 2–3 business days What I aim for, whether you’re a reader or a brand.
- 13 years of hellos The blog has been collecting them since 2013, and still is.
Four ways to say hello
What brings you here?
There’s more than one way to say hello. Let’s get your message to the right place.
01 / The curious explorer
A question is a great place to start.
Wondering about something in a specific post? Leave a comment on that article. It’s the quickest way to get an answer — and someone else is probably wondering the same thing.
Find the article, leave a comment - Curious about me? Meet Rocky
- Planning your journey? Explore the Travel FAQ
one answer, read by everyone after you.
02 / The fellow storyteller
Your perspective. A new chapter.
Have a story you’d love to share with The Rocky Safari’s readers? I welcome guest-post proposals from fellow bloggers.
Send your proposal I’ll be in touch if your story is a good fit.
A good proposal starts with
- 01 Your idea, and why it belongs on The Rocky Safari.
- 02 A draft attached as a PDF, or linked as a Google Doc.
03 / The next adventure together
Good things happen when paths cross.
For brands, businesses and creative partners: let’s make something that belongs in the journey.
Please explore my Work With Me page before reaching out. I focus on collaborations that align with the blog’s stories, audience and values.

The best part of the journey?
The people we meet along the way.
The Great Wall, China / from the travel journal
04 / A note, just between us
No big reason. Just say hi.
A story that made you smile. A piece of feedback. Something you’ve been meaning to ask. Or simply a hello from wherever you are in the world.
I read every reader email. I can’t promise a reply to every message, but I aim to get back to readers and business inquiries within two to three business days.
[email protected]
The link opens your email app.
Thank you for being part of this little corner of the internet. I’m happy you’re here.
Cheers, Rocky Traveler. Storyteller. Bird person.

some hellos are quieter than others.
Not writing today?
Come along anyway.
Whenever you’re ready
Send it over.
Whatever brought you here, it lands in the same place: with me.
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