Post Archive


Here you can find every post from Jack's Journal, even the ones I've hidden! 

Exhausted yet captivated, Jack reflects on a month racing across Turkey—its cities, religions, and history shaping every step of the journey.

Jack explores Paul’s letters to Timothy that define church order, warn against deceitful spirits, and call believers to faith, modesty, and endurance in the last days.

Covering Elazig, Harput, Kayseri, and Konya, I catch up on Turkey’s mix of Ottoman, Seljuk, and modern heritage across four new cities.

I work through Paul’s closing church letters as he urges believers to reject manmade rules, avoid idleness, and stay faithful in doing good while awaiting the Lord’s return.

Exploring southeast Turkey from Mardin to Şanlıurfa, Jack discovers ancient monasteries, Diyarbakir’s city walls, Islamic history, and unique local experiences.

Traveling from Spain to Turkey, Jack dives into Turkey’s rich history, shares hostel conversations, navigates passport checks, and rediscovers his love for Turkish food.

Jack dives into Galatians, Ephesians, and Philippians, each challenging false gospels, hierarchy debates, and calling Christians to live biblically, not culturally.

From watching trailblazing novillera Olga Casado to reconnecting with Borja Jiménez, Jack's week in Spain blended bullfights, Sevilla, and quiet work time.

Exploring 1 & 2 Corinthians, Jack found Paul’s letters reveal not just doctrine but living guidance on division, leadership, women in church, and true faith.

From Santiago’s crowded cathedral to running with the bulls near Madrid, this week brought disappointment, adrenaline, and a longing for Sevilla.

Jack experiences Spain’s encierros beyond Pamplona, where tradition, danger, and camaraderie meet. This time, he's in San Sebastián de los Reyes.

Jack finishes the Camino de Santiago—315km, new friends, lessons, and loss. Reflections on the journey, Spain’s fires, and what comes next on the road.

Jack reflects on the Book of Acts from the Camino, exploring early Church history, citizenship, closed temples, and the Bible’s clear path to salvation.

Jack shares highs, lows, cathedral visits, lessons from fellow pilgrims, and plans for Turkey, Iraq, and Morocco while cruising buses and walking the Camino de Santiago.

Coming home after long-term travel isn’t always joyful, leaving again not always exhilarating. Jack explores the hard truths, shifting ties, and bittersweet pull of life on the move.

Jack provides an update from the Spanish frontier town of Castrojeriz while reflecting on the impact of over-tourism. He also issues a call to join him on future excursions.

Jack discusses how to create a sustainable travel rhythm with routines, rest, and slower movement to avoid burnout and make the most of your long-term journey.

Jack tells the story of a date gone wrong with an American girl in London during his first year of world travel.

Jack's Camino de Santiago plans get derailed as old military injuries flare up. A tough week leads to slowing down, deeper exploration, and hard realities.

Jack reflects on three goals, bullfighting, religion, and writing, set before a round-the-world trip and revisited after two years on the road.