Detours: Rearview Mirror | Episode 1

Some conversations continue long after the cameras stop rolling.

In the very first episode of Detours: Rearview Mirror, Erik James revisits Episode 1 with Nik to unpack the stories that never made it into the podcast due to technical glitches and audio issues.

From the commercialization of some of the Philippines' most iconic destinations and the importance of responsible travel, to why a simple bus ride can mean something completely different to every traveler, this episode explores the conversations that deserved a little more road time.

Erik also reflects on the life-changing detours that led both him and Nik to embrace solo travel, sharing the spontaneous decision that took him to Boracay and unknowingly set him on the path toward a life of travel, storytelling, and ultimately, Detours.

Because sometimes, the biggest lessons aren't found in the destination, they're found in the roads we almost didn't take.

Reflect. Unpack. Find the meaning behind the detour.

The best stories happen off the itinerary. This week, we sit down with travel blogger Nik to unpack the unexpected detours, hidden challenges, and surprising rewards of living life as a full-time travel nomad.