Hi there, I’m Joe Banez.

I’m a lifelong student of the road—drawn to places that awaken dreams, ground me in stillness, and connect me to others. I live by the words Vamos Allá—a call to step forward, explore the unknown, and say yes to what’s ahead.

Barcelona was my home for over two decades, a city that gave me space to grow and explore both the world and myself. That journey—layered with my Filipino roots and American perspective—continues to shape who I am.

I’ve walked and biked the Camino de Santiago, wandered through hidden villages, and traveled not relying too much on a plan, but with how things unfold. Travel isn’t just something I do—it’s in my bloodstream.

My heart reverberates to connection, culture, nature, and meaning. And though the path hasn’t been linear, I trust where it leads and that makes me comfortable with uncertainties in life’s journey.

When we travel with intention, we don’t just discover the world—we come home to ourselves.