I went from medicine to mountains. 

Hi, I’m Brent (Homson) 👋🏼

I’m guessing you stumbled upon this page to learn more about me. Or maybe you’ve just landed your first remote job and are ready to start traveling? Either way, I’ll go first.

First, the name: Homson (pronounced ohm-son). “Homme” is the French word for man, and “son” is, well, son. Put them together and you get “Son of Man”—a middle name my mom gave me.

I’m a Black-Mexican American tech professional who helps remote workers see the world without sacrificing their careers. As a bilingual remote worker with a medical background turned tech professional, I bring a unique perspective to travel—blending cultural fluency, professional demands, and a “go with the flow” philosophy to create authentic travel experiences while maintaining productivity.

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Ask Me Anything. Seriously!

Stuck on a trip idea? Need destination advice? Curious about remote work travel? Shoot me a message, and I’ll see if I can help!

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    My Unique Approach

    What sets me apart:

    • I navigate demanding startup work while exploring 30+ countries
    • I provide practical strategies for balancing full-time remote work with travel
    • I share genuine, first-hand experiences (no stock photos or sponsored stays)
    • I focus on authentic cultural immersion influenced by music, art, and local interactions


    My Career Journey

    How long have you been traveling?

    I’ve been traveling since I was a kid. I started my serious solo international adventures in 2017 during a summer microbiology course abroad at Imperial College London in the United Kingdom.

    Since then, I’ve traveled as money and time allow. While there was little to no traveling during medical school, I promised myself that if I ever took a leave of absence or wasn’t in medical school, I would travel as much as possible.

    Today, I balance my passion for travel with the lingering pull of medicine—a field I hope to eventually return to while continuing to discover the world.

    Why This Blog?

    Bridging Representation and Practicality

    I started this blog in 2022 with the purpose of guiding others who want to balance a full-time remote job with fulfilling travel experiences.

    When I first started this journey, I had a hard time finding travel advice for me. I ran into two problems:

    1. The Lack of Relatable Representation: I didn’t see anyone else who looked like me or had a similar background. I believed (and still believe) there is a gap in travel representation that needs to be filled. I’d like to know, where did they go? Did they run into any issues I should know about? I’d like to flip the script: Oh, he went there? That’s validating. I can go there, too. Maybe I’ll use his itinerary as a base and expand upon it. 
    2. The Absence of Practical Guidance: I didn’t find many travel bloggers who shared their experiences while working a demanding start-up, remote job (i.e. no drop shipping or similar gigs) and navigating the specific challenges of blending a demanding remote job with a passion for travel.

    Most travel content creators either:

    • Work jobs specifically designed for location independence
    • Travel full-time as their primary profession
    • Have flexible schedules with minimal real-time commitments

    But what about those of us with scheduled meetings, deadlines, and team accountability? That’s the gap this blog fills.

    My Hope for This Blog

    I hope this space inspires, encourages, and informs fellow remote workers who were looking for travel advice like mine but haven’t quite found what they’re looking for. If you’ve ever felt that existing travel content doesn’t address your reality as a professional with responsibilities and a desire to see the world, you’ve found community here.

    Basically, I couldn’t find travel content or experiences that addressed the unique constraints faced by remote professionals–like us–who love to travel. 

    Airlines I’ve Flown

    My Story in Brief

    Born in Chicago and raised between the South Side, Central Illinois, and North Carolina’s Appalachian mountains, I grew up with diverse cultural influences—from my Mexican grandmother’s frijoles to road-tripping across Europe with my mother.

    After a year in medical school, I pivoted to tech and landed a remote role in Silicon Valley, creating the perfect opportunity to combine my professional skills with my passion for exploration.

    How I Travel

    I maximize work trips by turning them into multi-country adventures. When I’m sent to NYC for meetings, I might skip the return flight home and catch a flight from JFK to another destination on my list. I rely on:

    • Time zone planning with World Clock Meeting Planner
    • Strategic scheduling around key work commitments
    • Google Travel’s “Travel Anywhere” feature for spontaneous planning
    • Converting work trips into personal adventures

    “Invest in yourself–traveling is investing in yourself”

    — Filipe Ribeiro, Owner of O Corrido – Casa de Fado

    Philosophy & Content

    My travels are guided by randomness and serendipity—conversations with locals, spontaneous detours, and unexpected discoveries. This “Be Like Water” approach leads to authentic experiences that can’t be replicated.

    Every photo is my own—shot on my iPhone 14 Pro or film cameras (Pentax K1000 and Olympus OM4Ti). My travels are 100% funded by my day job, turning real experiences into authentic content.

    Connect With Me

    Have questions about remote work travel, tech careers, or destination recommendations? I’d love to help—reach out anytime. E-mail info@homsontravels.com 

    Countries & Territories Visited