17 hours in a Tokyo airport bathroom
In my hour of need, Japanese toilets were there for me. Continue reading 17 hours in a Tokyo airport bathroom
Author: Nick Helmick
I’m a content creator and travel hobbyist originally from Buffalo, NY.
What being disabled in my early 20s taught me about confidence
At 22, a botched surgery and arduous healing process left me physically disabled for three years. Here’s how I overcame that situation and built a more resilient mindset for the future. Continue reading What being disabled in my early 20s taught me about confidence
Pessimism is a self-fulfilling prophecy. So is optimism.
Human beings interpret the world in many ways. The assumptions we make, and the stories we tell, can have huge consequences for our future. Continue reading Pessimism is a self-fulfilling prophecy. So is optimism.
How I lived rent-free in San Francisco for six months (house sitting)
I spent six months living rent-free in San Francisco using house sitting – and I’m still doing it today. Here’s how that works. Continue reading How I lived rent-free in San Francisco for six months (house sitting)
Traveling India: an adventure for the senses
I recently spent eight days traveling around northern India at the invitation of an Indian friend of mine. This is what I experienced. Continue reading Traveling India: an adventure for the senses
Why I decided to travel the world (pt. 2)
I’m not the most motivated person in the world, as my parents and friends would tell you. I tend to … Continue reading Why I decided to travel the world (pt. 2)
Why I decided to travel the world (pt. 1)
After graduating college, my life was a blank slate. Up to that point I had spent my 22 years in … Continue reading Why I decided to travel the world (pt. 1)
The “adult gap year” – benefits (and drawbacks) to uprooting your life
It’s happening. The wheels are turning in your mind. For the first time, or perhaps the hundredth, you are envisioning … Continue reading The “adult gap year” – benefits (and drawbacks) to uprooting your life
Don’t let procrastination lead you to mediocrity
Yep, that’s the title of my first-ever, world-premiere entry to my brand spankin’ new blog, The Scruffy Traveler. I’m sure … Continue reading Don’t let procrastination lead you to mediocrity
The Scruffy Traveler 