My name is Blake. I firmly believe that travel is first and foremost about connecting with the places we visit. After years of gentle prodding from family I have finally decided to launch my travel blog. Travelling has had a profound impact on my life. The Museo Memoria Y Tolerancia in Mexico City, Virunga National Park in the DRC, Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Iran, Japan, Antarctica; all of these places have played a substantial part in my continuous journey of personal development and shaped the opportunities that have presented themselves to me. I want my blog to reflect that. As such I have titled it "200 Stories" as I aim to go to every country on Earth and share a story inspired by my time there. I'm limiting it to one story per country as I hope it serves only as the first chapter to your journeys. f you want to see where I have visited and read more stories you can go here.

My latest chapter took me to the Ban Mae Surin refugee camp in Thailand working with Karenni refugees. They are the catalyst to me launching this endeavour and I hope you'll go here to learn more and consider supporting Karenni education.

Thank you for your time and eyeballs, it is appreciated!