The Traveling Coder
I document creative experiments, code projects, and travel stories from around the world, blending them into guides, tools, and ideas worth exploring.
The Story
Hello, I am Kerrie Mariah
I blend my passion for software development with a nomadic lifestyle, writing about my experiences while exploring the world. What started as a remote job experiment turned into a life-changing journey across continents, from trekking the Himalayas to studying Mandarin in Yangshuo.
When I am not crafting code or debugging in exotic locations, you might find me recovering from a coral cut in the Philippines, conducting coffee acidity experiments, or organizing writing groups from my houseboat in Hong Kong. My adventures—both digital and physical—fuel my creativity and problem-solving approach to life.
Popular Articles
My most impactful and well-received articles from around the web.
Himalayan Expedition
Join me on one of my most challenging and rewarding adventures through the Himalayas
Manaslu Trek - Final Push Through Larke Pass
"Yesterday, we woke up at 3am to a warm enough tent though the wind howled, and the outer tent was frozen hard over. Thankfully, we had kept our boots inside, otherwise they'd certainly have frozen over and putting our feet into frozen blocks would've lowered our already low mood. My nerves had me up at 2am and I could feel the gurgle in my belly which foretold my doom."
"Step after painful step, we made it to the top of the pass where hugs from the rest of the group reduced me to the tears that had been threatening for a while. I tried my best to recover at our 5,100m (16,700ft) but each breath was a struggle in that hostile yet beautiful environment."
More Travel Adventures
About to Embark on a Bucket List World Tour
A personal journey from corporate life in Hong Kong to embarking on a world tour, discovering self-identity and embracing change
Getting My Life Back on Track
A personal update on navigating health challenges, finding a new routine, and the journey of getting life back on track after a chaotic year.
Funding My Travels – Unique Ways to Earn Money on the Road
From voice-over work to stewardessing, discover creative ways to fund your travels while exploring the world
My Gruesome Tale of Cellulitis: A Coral Cut Horror Story (with Photos!)
A cautionary and visual tale of a coral cut gone wrong, leading to a severe cellulitis infection, and the journey to recovery. Warning: Graphic images.
What I Do
Combining my passion for technology and travel to create unique experiences and insights.
Software Development
Building web applications, APIs, and digital products with modern technologies and best practices.
Travel Exploration
Discovering new cultures, places, and perspectives while working remotely from around the globe.
Content Creation
Sharing knowledge through blog posts, tutorials, photography, and digital resources for developers and travelers.
Creative Experiments
Exploring new technologies, creative coding, and digital innovations
How Effective Is Bumble Bizz for Freelancers? A 100-Person Experiment
A data-driven analysis of using Bumble Bizz for freelance networking
Rolling the Dice on Diversity: Crafting Ethnically Diverse D&D Characters with Midjourney Prompts
An exploration of Midjourney's biases in generating human representations and a guide to crafting ethnically diverse D&D characters using targeted prompts.
Subconscious Gender Bias in Non-Native Mandarin Speakers
For those of you not familiar with Mandarin, the spoken sound of he and she sound identical though they are written differently. Especially in today's day and age, I was a bit shocked with how quickly I had subconsciously jumped to gendering the neutral-sounding pronoun based on contextual clues without even realising it.
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