I've made a lot of mistakes while traveling. I've been robbed in Argentina. I got sick off of Bhang in Varanasi. I've lost credit cards. Over time I began to realize that every "mistake" is always an opportunity for growth. When I make a mistake I ask myself two questions. What went wrong? How can … Continue reading Mistakes are an opportunity to learn
Experiences are Unique to the Individual
One thing I've learned throughout my travels is that no two people experience the same event in the same way. Ask two people who just went to the same mountain/landmark/event what their favorite takeaway was, and each person will have a different favorite part. Each person experienced the same event in a slightly different way. … Continue reading Experiences are Unique to the Individual
Perceptions are never the same as Reality
Your perception of what a country is like is most likely wrong. The image in your head when you visualize a country...is probably flawed. It was for me...every time I traveled. The reality of what a country was ACTUALLY like never aligned with my perceptions of what I thought it would be like. This is … Continue reading Perceptions are never the same as Reality
Traveling is all about the people you meet
It’s not where you’ve been, what you’ve seen, or what you've tried that makes traveling so special. It’s not the visiting of famous tourist destinations and crossing countries off the passport bucket list. It’s the people you meet that make traveling so special. It’s the conversations you have. The relationships you build. The exposure to … Continue reading Traveling is all about the people you meet
Worrying is Like a Rocking Chair
“Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it doesn’t get you anywhere.” - Van Wilder When we travel it's easy to get wrapped up in all of the "What if's" of what could go wrong on our journey. What if we get robbed? What if we miss our train? … Continue reading Worrying is Like a Rocking Chair
Living abroad has improved my relationship with my parents
I’ve lived away from home in foreign countries for the better part of the last 8 years. The most common question I receive is, “Do you miss your family?” or “Do you regret not spending more time with your family?”. Especially in the context of missing my parents. The truth is, no, I don’t miss … Continue reading Living abroad has improved my relationship with my parents
Every Resource I know for Finding Work Abroad
Nonprofits, tech, internships, VC firms and more…. For the last 3 years I have been running BrainGain.co, a recruitment agency helping people to discover international work opportunities. Throughout that time I’ve discovered a lot of resources for finding jobs abroad. Rather than hoarding them to myself I have decided to share the wealth with the … Continue reading Every Resource I know for Finding Work Abroad
Brazilian Insights Pt. 3 — It’s time for a braindumping rant
Insights galore as I live a life of abundance What a wonderful three weeks it’s been! I love the routine I’ve developed for myself. I love the people I interact with and the conversations that we have. I love this city, and so far, it’s loving me back. I don’t really know where to even … Continue reading Brazilian Insights Pt. 3 — It’s time for a braindumping rant
Brazilian Insights Part 2
Discoveries in Music, Dance, Food and more 🙂 View from my terrace 🙂 Today marks two weeks in Rio. It’s been an insane blast of a ride and I couldn’t be happier with my time so far. I’ve never felt more alive, more in the zone, more in a constant state of flow in my entire life. … Continue reading Brazilian Insights Part 2
One week in Rio — First Impressions
Working remotely, living the Carioca lifestyle, and getting the most out of every day Bundas, Bundas, Bundas! Today marks one week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In typical Troy fashion, I’m already full of insights I’d like to share with those who are interested enough to read them. Let’s dive right in. 1) Early to rise, late … Continue reading One week in Rio — First Impressions