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Hi, I’m Anthony Perez

At 26 years old, I left my job and the average 9–5 life in South Carolina to travel the world. What was meant to be a short chapter turned into something much bigger. I spent six incredible months in Southern Europe — and somewhere along the way, I stopped being a tourist and started becoming a voyager.
Nearly a decade later, I’m still exploring — now across 40 countries and counting. But this journey has evolved far beyond travel. It’s about listening first, observing deeply, and respectfully sharing the beauty, struggles, and stories of the communities I encounter.
From living in American Samoa to documenting voyaging traditions across the Pacific, my work focuses on cultural immersion over quick consumption. I believe travel should build bridges, not just itineraries.
This platform is where I share what I’ve learned — the places, the people, and the perspective that comes from slowing down.
Recently in the Journal
10 Years of Voyaging: How Leaving My 9–5 Became a Life of Travel
A decade of long-term travel, storytelling, and building One Ocean, One People.Ten years ago, my life was structured and predictable. Wake up early. Coffee in a tin. Leave before traffic. Nine hours at a desk. Gym. Dinner. Sleep. Repeat. On paper, nothing was wrong....
Living in American Samoa: Culture, Storytelling & the Future of the Islands
Recently, I sat down with the American Samoa Visitors Bureau for a 30-minute conversation about my time living and documenting life in the territory. On the surface, it was an interview about travel and storytelling. But beneath that, it became a deeper reflection on...
TAPA :A Glimpse into the art of Hawaiian Kapa & Samoan Siapo🖌️
A sneak peek into the heart of Pacific arts through the voices of Dalani Tanahy and Reggie Meredith in Hawai’i and American Samoa. Teachings from their elders and their resilience in an ever evolving world that has seen the art form slowly fade over the past two...