Tell us about a time when you felt out of place. As I sit down to reflect on the prompt, “Tell us about a time when you felt out of place,” I can’t help but smile. You see, I believe that feeling out of place can be a […]
As you may know I love to travel. Sadly, the pandemic hindered and blocked that part of my being. However, as a past avid traveler, I’ve always believed that the true essence of a place often reveals itself when you choose to visit during its off-season. While many […]
I have been meaning to write about my Guatemala trip, but I have been sidetracked and distracted. I thoroughly enjoyed my random trip to Guatemala. And, it was random. But random trips can be the best experience at times. The colors were vibrant. The people were a delight. […]
There are those hands that take There are those hands that actively erase There are those hands that punch hard There are, though, those hands that give There are those hands that soothe There are those hands that reach across There are those hands that nourish Give a […]
Share a story about the furthest you’ve ever traveled from home. “I love to travel, but hate to arrive” – Albert Einstein I actually hate traveling. The act of. I dislike going to the airport. Hate immigration and customs. I hate the takeoff. Yet, I love travel. I […]
Tell us about the last thing you got excited about. This has been an extremely trying year. And, after each challenge, I felt “excited” about either moving on or making it through to the other side. You don’t go through a year of a spouse’s death, cancer diagnosis […]
I am currently in a foreign country, having a glass of wine watching my son across the table. The waiter asked him whether he wanted a glass of wine as well. I chuckled and noted that he had just turned 15. The waiter shrugged and asked again. My […]
What are your future travel plans? I know I want to go. I know, I want to go somewhere. I know, I need to get away. But where to and when? I spent a large part of the day writing out my travel wish list on a whiteboard. […]
Describe your most memorable vacation. I’ve been lucky in terms of my travels. I also tend to have an open mind when it comes to new experiences. Further, I often find myself being a cultural diplomat of sorts. I navigate willingly and openly through many different cultures. As […]
What countries do you want to visit? This year was supposed to be a grand adventure. I had grand plans of hitting my 7th continent. I had grand plans of finally making it to Iceland and Malta. Instead, I’ve been busy going to several medical appointments each week. […]