Hi, my name is Erik. I am first and foremost a father of two beautiful kids. I am also a professional chef that has been in the industry for over 15 years. I was married but am now going through a divorce and figured this is my time to focus on the things I’ve always wanted for myself. One of those things being taking a few months to travel outside of the US and seeing places I’ve never seen and meeting people I’ve never met. And hopefully coming to find myself in a more inspired place in my life and capabilities to see that traveling can be cost-efficient and friendly. I want to get lost in the world of beautiful cities and the people residing there. I want to explore the culture as a local, not as a tourist. And be absorbed in it and truly learn so that I can have a better understanding of the world around me.