Zach Jones

10/04/2026

The past few years of travel have been pretty incredible. Sometimes when things are tough one finds themselves getting stuck in the negative. But often when I’m in those moments I look back at all the amazing memories, the amazing planet we get to call home, and the people that have been a part of the journey. All about perspective.

10/04/2026

After 7 years I finally made it back to the Philippines 🇵🇭 and it did not disappoint 🇵🇭tiktok

02/03/2026

26/02/2026

“Japanese legend says that if you can’t sleep at night it’s because you’re awake in someone else’s dream.”
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Over the past 13 years, I have been very fortunate to travel to many different cities across this amazing planet. While many cities never sleep Japan felt different. As dusk creeps in and the light begins to fade the vibrant glow of neon that Japan is so famous for changes the landscape. This past year, I found myself heading out into the night with my camera, wandering through various neighborhoods that carry so many different energies. Then at 12:00am the public transportation shuts down(I know shocking) and you are left to engage with the city in a whole new way.
(Taxi or bike).The city isn’t asleep the workmen have just gotten out of the offices and are heading to the izikya. When I first arrived I would head to sleep around 9:00pm my first few night wake up at 2:00pm and head out to take a photo and get some 3:00am Ramen 🍜.

23/02/2026

“Ikigai 生吉甲斐
Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means
“a reason for being.” The word refers to having a direction or purpose in life, that which makes one’s life worthwhile”
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This past year, in 2025, I had the amazing opportunity to spend roughly a month exploring Japan during its Golden Week, during cherry blossom season. I made the trip to Japan to celebrate a friend’s wedding. I also had the chance to spend some time solo traveling in the country. I have to say, it was a very unique experience for me; even though I’ve spent years traveling alone, on this trip I was surrounded by people yet the quietest I’ve ever been on a trip. Japan and the Japanese people often turn inward, and it’s a place where you don’t often engage with other individuals. I found this to be very similar to places like Sweden or the Netherlands, but it was even deeper. Having the wedding and celebration at the end of the trip provided a wonderful contrast to this quiet but meaningful adventure.

21/02/2026

Well, going to an F1 (Formula 1) race has been a dream of mine. At first, it seemed a bit out of reach, but I was lucky enough to attend the race this year in Montreal, Canada, with my cousin. I was never a race car guy growing up; I liked high-end cars like McLarens, Porsches, street customs, JDM, or motorcycles, but not watching them on TV. Then, about 6-7 years ago, I fell in love with Formula 1. This past May, we spent the week participating in the entire race weekend—from 2 days of qualifying to race day on Sunday at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. We couldn’t have asked for better weather, and the weekend did not disappoint. We explored one of my favorite cities, indoor rock climbed, and watched an incredible race weekend. It’s hard to describe the feeling and the sound of some of the world’s fastest cars racing past. I’m not much of a fanboy, but it was really cool to see the GOAT (Lewis Hamilton) do his thing. This was my first, but it definitely won’t be my last.

25/03/2025

“In Scotland there’s no such thing as bad weather only the wrong clothes”​​​​​​​​
- Billy Connelly​​​​​​​​
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📍The Quirang, Isle of Skye, Scotland​​​​​​​​
The Quirang hike is a hike and rock formation that has towering cliffs, jagged rock formations, and rolling green hills across a stretch sea—the Quirang feels as if you have stepped into the Scotland depicted only in movies & novels. The hike winds along high pastures and through landslides that are still shifting to this day. What’s wild is that the Quiraing is part of the largest landslip in the UK. It’s constantly moving, which is why the road below needs frequent repairs. But beyond the geology, this place holds stories—centuries ago, locals are said to have hidden their cattle here to keep them safe from Viking raiders. ​​​​​​​​

18/03/2025

This is a city of shifting light, of changing skies, of sudden vistas. A city so beautiful it breaks the heart again and again.” — Alexander McCall Smith ​​​​​​​​
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📍Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh, Scotland​​​​​​​​
In 2021, I visited Edinburgh, Scotland, and climbed Arthur’s Seat. Perched above the city, this extinct volcano has watched over Edinburgh for millions of years, shaping the skyline and offering one of the best panoramic views in Scotland. From what I hear, the hike is usually windy with overcast skies. Luckily, on the day I decided to climb, we got a break in the weather and were treated to some incredible views of the city.​​​​​​​​
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Legend has it that Arthur’s Seat could be the site of Camelot, tying it to the myths of King Arthur. But what fascinates me even more is that in 1836, a group of boys stumbled upon 17 tiny coffins buried in the hillside, each containing a miniature carved figure. To this day, no one knows exactly why they were placed there—some say they’re connected to witchcraft, while others believe they were meant to honor the victims of the notorious Burke and Hare murders.​​​​​​​​
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Either way, Arthur’s Seat isn’t just a hike; it’s a place filled with history, mystery, and stories waiting to be uncovered

19/07/2024

18/07/2024

“If we can discover the meaning in the trilling of a frog, perhaps we may understand why it is for us not merely noise but a song of poetry and emotion.”
- Adrian Forsyth
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📍Newburgh, Hudson Valley, New York
As long as I can remember wildlife has always captivated me. Some of my earlier memories are belly crowning along the earth watching insects in the soil clinging to trees or sitting on the edge of waterways watching water striders, fish, and frogs. As I’ve gotten older I find that that wonder has never really left me and whenever I get a chance (whether I captured it or not) I try to steal a moment connecting to the lives that surround me. Seeing the diversity of living beings on our planet captivates us as humans and often reminds us of how insignificant we are or empowers our inner demons to try to exert our power over them.