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SLOW TRAVEL STORIES & PHOTOGRAPHY

HIDDEN GEMS ACROSS IRELAND AND BEYOND

I did not start as a creator.
I started as someone escaping routine.

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👋 Hi, I’m Alex.

I’m a travel photographer, dad, and tech marketer who’s been working remotely since 2016. What started as a simple escape from the daily grind eventually evolved into a skill, a business, and ultimately, the way I design a life around what matters most: family, freedom, and meaningful work.

Today, I live in Dublin, splitting my time between exploring hidden gems with my family and helping creators build more freedom into their own lives. Through slow travel and practical creator workflows, I share ways to explore more and build a life around what truly matters.

Based In

Dublin, IE Since 2012

Traveled To

40+ Countries

Lived In

5 Countries

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