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Welcome
I am a writer and world-traveler. Here you will find essays with a philosophical bent that explore existential questions and inspire you to think differently. If you like my writing, you may subscribe to my bimonthly Tuesday Letters and receive the free ebook, Golden Advice Before You Set Off To Explore the World.
I have written three books: The first one, is the award-winning Destination Earth – A New Philosophy of Travel by a World-Traveler. This book was inspired by my 6.5-year continuous around the world journey that covered 70 countries on 6 continents. My aim was to treat the world as if it were one huge country, a single destination. The second book, published the summer of 2024, is Conversing with Cavafy – Reflections on the Journey of Our Life. This book explores themes that are central to the human condition and connects with the poems of C.P. Cavafy and other writers and philosophers, to elucidate important ideas pertaining to the philosophy of everyday life. The third book, The Eternal Ragpicker – Essays on the Human Condition, is a collection of my best essays arranged thematically, was published in 2025. For more about the books click on “Books” above.
Under the heading “Talks,” you may also want to explore my talks, interviews, conversations with eminent people, and more.
Feel free to contact me for anything under the sun. I respond to all emails.
Featured Essays
The Unlived Life of Parents
On Spontaneity
Tradition vs. Innovation
From Ancient Melos to the Oval Office
At Home with Brother David
Get To Know Me
Destination Earth
“An epic journey with a master philosopher”
– Daniel Klein, New York Times best-selling author of ‘Travels with Epicurus’
“Making the world his friend, considering it a single country, and then distilling from years of first hand experience a philosophy of travel, Nicos inspires and equips his readers not only to maximize the experience…but to maximize the value of the experience.”
– Rick Steves, Travel Writer and TV Presenter
“I know a potential best seller when I see one. This will be soon! As a world traveler, I found Nicos’s book to be spot on with his philosophies, introspection, and cultural experiences. It was a delightful book to read.”
– Tina Dreffin, Award-winning author and world-traveler
“Destination Earth conveys the fascinating journey of an exceptional world-traveler. Nicos not only writes in an engaging style that allows readers to share his experiences, but his philosophical reflections provide unique insights into the process and value of education through travel.”
– Ron Leonard, Professor of Philosophy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
“Nicos’s letters were among the most incisive I received in 33 years of guidebook writing.”
– David Stanley, South Pacific travel expert and author of the ‘Moon Handbook South Pacific’
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