If there is one piece of universal advice that I could give to everyone - one single piece of advice that will improve your life more than anything else - one suggestion that will give you the most bang for your buck, it would have to be... Travel the world, by yourself, for at least … Continue reading Travel the world, by yourself, for at least 6 months.
Don’t hate the country, hate the situation
One thing I've noticed throughout my travels is that when things go wrong, we need something or someone to blame. We need some excuse as to why we're not having the trip we envisioned in our dreams. So what do many of us do? We blame that country. "Ah man I HATE India! I got … Continue reading Don’t hate the country, hate the situation
Life isn’t that different in a different country
When I travel I like to live in a country for an extended period of time. I don't like to visit a lot of different countries in a short period of time. I like to do this so that I can understand what life is like in that country. See what a day in the … Continue reading Life isn’t that different in a different country
Mistakes are an opportunity to learn
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
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