About This Blog

Packets & Code is a blog about taking the long way—whether that means building your own website from scratch, hosting your own servers, or riding a motorcycle 4,000 miles across the western U.S.

This site is for people who want more control over their digital lives. I write about self-hosting, Linux servers, web development, and breaking and fixing things to learn how they really work. It’s also a place to share stories from the road—motorcycle trips, camping gear, backroad routes, and what I learn while living offline for a while.

Whether you’re here for the technical how-tos or the freedom-fueled travel logs, this blog is about doing things your own way—with no bloat, no fluff, and no middlemen.