I’m Eljon.

Once an engineer, now a traveler and writer—the author of Explore to Thrive. In 2020, I dared to break away from the norm and carve my own unique path.

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Welcome to Explore to Thrive. In this blog, I write about my journey to self-defined success — a life of travel and freedom. Here, I share everything I’ve experienced, from my travels to everything I’ve learned building an online business. I also write about my life in becoming a man of purpose—a path of spiritual enlightenment.

About Me?

Well… I might be a guy with big dreams that sound deep and serious, but there’s more to my personality than that. This regular millennial from the Philippines is sometimes funny and a little sarcastic, haha! I’m also an optimist who always finds a way—as long as it’s worth it. My interests? I love writing, traveling, coffee, everything about Europe, Tolkien, mountains, old architecture. Freedom & time spent with loved ones mean the world to me.

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My Story.

If we haven’t met yet, I have a lot to share with you!

Below are some stories to help you get to know me better. To read them, click on the photos, which link to separate posts.

Story 1 — The Past: Before Explore to Thrive

A lot can change in just a few years.

In half a decade, I went from being an engineer to building niche sites, and now, I’m an authentic blogger. I’ve lost, I’ve won, and I’ve learned more than I ever imagined.

If I had to capture my story in one line, it would be this: “What started as an escape became the adventure of a lifetime.”

In this blog series, I’m sharing my journey—where I’ve been and how I’m taking action today.

From the start of my escape to now, my experiences and challenges have fueled my growth, inspired resolutions, sparked realizations, and revealed the life values I live by now.