Patrick Shaw, with short ash-blonde hair and sunglasses smiling while sitting outdoors near a waterfront, holding a wine glass. Scorpios, Mykonos.

Unpacked.

Stories, experiences, and perspective — Maybe messy, always honest, All Mine.

I’m a traveler, an observer, and Queer Human who’s endlessly curious about people and place. I was born and raised in Kentucky, but raised by stories.

One of my goals is to leave this life feeling like I’ve lived 500 years’ worth of experience in one — and to share those stories with others who are searching, dreaming, building, or becoming. I believe with curiosity, boldness, and a willingness to say yes, I can do just that.

Unpacked is where I share what I find along the way.

This is part travel journal, part creative sandbox, part cultural download. A space to unpack ideas, obsessions, queer joy, beautiful places, and the things that make life feel expansive; a space to connect.

Some of it’s deep. Some of it’s flirty. Some of it might help you dream, wander, or wonder a little more.
It’s not polished. It’s not prescriptive.
It’s just Unpacked.
And I’m glad you’re here.

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Unpacking Japan’s Food Scene

Let’s get one thing straight: If you think Japanese cuisine is primarily sushi, ramen, teppanyaki, and the occasional indulgence in Kobe wagyu beef, you couldn’t be more wrong.

Japan is a paradise for food lovers; a smorgasbord of flavors, traditions, and culinary craft—meant to be savored, shared, and deeply unpacked.

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