Life is too precious and short to sit idly, waiting for opportunities to appear or resisting the inevitable. Opportunities must be created, and change must be embraced—it’s the essence of life. Fighting change is fighting progress, whether in personal growth or humanity's collective evolution. Change leads to growth, and growth brings knowledge. It’s this thirst for knowledge and understanding of our world and universe that has shaped my journey.

Travel and exploration have been central to my life, instilled by my parents who took me across Europe as a child. Since then, most of my life decisions have been driven by a desire to explore new places and cultures. My path has been far from linear but it has taken me to every continent—from the desolate Antarctic dry valleys to the vibrant jungles of the Amazon and Darien Gap, to the bustling streets of Saigon. In my early adult years, I worked a series of jobs, from construction to IT, all to fund my adventures. Limited by opportunities to reach Antarctica, I pursued a Ph.D. in Antarctic hydroclimatology, leading to months spent living and working in some of the most remote locations on Earth. Antarctica, still the most beautiful place I’ve ever been, holds a special place in my heart. My research there contributed to our understanding of how this region of Antarctica responds to human-induced changes, as a global proxy. We are a global species and have already geoengineered this planet. These days, my work is more grounded—studying non-eruptive volcanic hazards, which have more immediate implications for society. But I digress.

The pandemic reshaped everything. Some resisted it, others embraced it, and many grew from it. For me, it fueled my obsession with adventure motorcycling, leading me to explore the remote regions of the American West, camping under the stars. Toward the pandemic's end, I took a sabbatical and embarked on a motorcycle journey from Oregon to South America (see GPS tracks below). Overlanding provided a unique opportunity to venture off the beaten path, connect with locals on a deeper level, immerse myself in different cultures, and push myself far beyond my comfort zone. I accidentally crossed the entire Amazon jungle from west to east and later on ended up sustaining an injury somewhere in Argentina, which ended my trip abruptly. Surgery followed, but the journey never truly stopped.

Long sabbaticals are rare, so I’ve shifted my focus to motorcycle rally racing across deserts and beaches—without GPS assistance. My first race, the six-day Baja Rally, just happened (blog coming out soon), and I’m already looking ahead to the Africa EcoRace in 2026 (the modern version of the Paris-Dakar Rally).

This page is dedicated to my motorcycle adventures. Feel free to reach out on any topic.