Spiritual Boot Camp
An intensive Vipassana meditation retreat promises to help you “see things as they really are.” But will it be worth ten days of torture?
The Man Who Seems to Have it All
Travel, money, internet fame—does Nomadic Matt have it all? Matt Kepnes opens up on travel blogging, dealing with bad press, and whether or not he has it all…
In the Press
Noteworthy mentions Problogger – 20 Bloggers to Watch in 2012 Torre will be one of the writers that will really stand out over the coming years. National Geographic Traveller UK – Show me the money Like many travellers, Torre DeRoche started her blog as a modern-day equivalent of the postcard home. She’d decided to sail […]
Too Long in Bangkok
Bangkok. You either love it or you hate it. Or, if you’re like me, you love it for about 30 minutes … and then you loathe it.
Surviving a Train Crash in Thailand
En route from Chiang Mai to Bangkok last Saturday night, we were involved in a train crash … and not in a metaphorical sense. This is what happened …
Jumping into an Adventure with Both Feet
I’ve been dreaming of a big adventure for over a year, and now …
Press
Below is a collection of links and clippings of media mentions and reviews for my book Love with a Chance of Drowning, as well as my blog. Television Television Interview on ABC News – Watch it here “Overcoming a fear of life – Kumi Taguchi speaks to author Torre DeRoche about overcoming her fear of […]
Adventure And Love: An Interview
After reading What Were We Thinking? by the Vogels, I got to see what life is like when you’re completely and utterly fearless (or ‘stupid’ as Nancy calls it). Read my review, plus a Q&A with Nancy Sathre-Vogel …
I want to quit my job and follow my dream, but—
If you’re miserable in your job, your fears are probably stopping you from taking a leap towards something better. Adventurers, artists, travelers, entrepreneurs and dream chasers have one thing in common: they take risks …
Seven Steps To Escaping The Gray Cube
1. The awakening First, it starts with a mind-numbing boredom that seeps into your life like an insidious toxin, until one day you realize you’re sitting in front of the TV watching 45 minute-long infomercials about Ab-Blasters and Flowbees. “What is the point of life?” You hear yourself say out loud. This is the dawn […]
