Hi, I’m Blake. Welcome to my little corner of the web.
🐿️ In a nutshell
I’m a traveling writer and experiential educator with a deep love for adventure.
43 years old. California native. Owner of one touring bicycle and zero cars.
Right now I’m living in Europe for a couple years: dancing, cycling, taking trains everywhere, finishing up my next book (Dirtbag Rich), and publishing regularly on The Adventures of Blake.
I’m a firm believer that a surprising number of kids don’t need school to become happy or successful adults: an idea I’ve explored through books, speaking, and my Unschool Adventures trips for teenagers.
My work and I have appeared in The New York Times, Psychology Today, Town & Country, Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, Wired.com, Maclean’s, Fox Business, NPR affiliate radio, and many other places.
The only social media where I post regularly is Facebook.
🚲 April-September 2026, I’m on my bicycle in the USA: visiting friends, talking about Dirtbag Rich, and giving workshops for teenagers. I’ll be in New England (April), Colorado & Utah (May), California (June/July), Oregon (August), and Washington/BC (September).
Enjoy the nooks and crannies of this personal & professional website. (Last updated: Dec 15 2025)
✍️ Recent writing
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- Why Work When You Can Hike, Climb, Surf, or Ski?
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- Selling Books Isn’t About Making Money
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- I Don’t Want a Nuclear Family, I Want a Galactic Commune
- How I’ve Made Money
- Saturday Night, Berlin, 3:52am
- Avoiding the Cult of Retirement
“The true risks of travel are disappointment and transformation: the fear you’ll be the same person when you go home, and the fear you won’t.”
—Kate Harris
Top photo: Fusionauts 2025 / Alex