Cuba is by all accounts a must-visit tropical paradise. The beautiful but impoverished island state’s challenges are in plain view for all to see, but an undeniable magic permeates every part of life there. Straddling the existing socialist society put in place by the revolutionary Fidel Castro in 1959 with the tourist-driven expectations for capitalist
June came to a close as did my consulting gig, and with it a work-free existence and an unexpected early retirement of sorts. My mind was void of the countless balls I typically have been keeping in perpetual motion – no more juggling the endless sales opportunities in their different stages of prospecting and
In the Walt Disney movie Peter Pan, pixie dust stirred up from the fairy Tinker Bell’s wings, fueled by “happy thoughts”, allows Peter’s friends to fly away from London on magical adventures. Considered by those who know me to be the quintessential Peter Pan and never short on happy thoughts, I found myself in the
Besides the amazing new experiences and culinary delights, meeting new people (who quite often become lifelong friends) is what I enjoy most about travel. My preference being to hang with the locals wherever I go, airbnb is an amazing way to expedite the process of connecting with the natives. From the moment I met Danijel,
It was the perfect evening, in every way. The delicious charcoal grilled chicken dinner. The stroll through “Old Town” seeking out the ideal photographs to capture the city’s magic. My quest to find the best gelato to calm my craving for a sweet treat. The temperature ideal – no wind and hovering at that place
Passing the half century mark, it’s become clear what is most important in life are not possessions but experiences. The joy one realizes from material things is fleeting where as the happiness found in special moments can last a lifetime. Standing at the base of where the largest waterfall collides with the lowest Plitvice Lake,
Countless times I’ve met physically beautiful people that lose much of their sparkle once you actually get to know them. There is much more to something other than its shiny wrapper, and for me that was my experience in Santorini. No one would deny this Greek island’s mass popularity, especially for newly weds – every
With absolutely no semblance of an itinerary whatsoever to follow on this little global trek I’m on, my next port of call typically comes from: 1) suggestions provided by the locals; and/or 2) the cheapest airfare I can find to a country I’ve never been before. Discovering www.kiwi.com was a like having a virtual travel agent at
Although the thought of wanderlust may sound glamorous and carefree to some, it’s actually a lot of work. Addressing the daily logistical needs consumes a great deal of one’s time, especially when there is no semblance of an itinerary that you’re following. And all too often, just when you think you have everything all buttoned
Two kisses. One firmly planted on each cheek. It’s the customary Spanish greeting practiced between family and close friends, as well as any others who happen to be in the mix. Even if there are only a few family members in a larger group of mixed people, all happily join in the love fest, all