I sometimes consider myself fortunate that I was born during a time when smartphones were a thing of science fiction, when postcards were the…
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What makes me happy when I travel
I’m a firm believer that travel makes us more well-rounded individuals. It helps to build confidence, broaden our perspectives, teach us new things and…
The good news is…
While scrolling through my Facebook feed the other day, I noticed a post by my good friend Yvonne: “The Day of Good News“; and…
Celebrating a Lifetime of Friendship – The Bestie Getaway
Allan and Eugene. They’re the best and closest friends I have. We met when we were six-years-old; we lived in the same neighbourhood in…
My TEDxTalk – Passion. Empowerment. Social Media
It was undoubtedly one of the highlights of 2012 for me: my TEDxTalk for TEDxSaxion. I felt very honored to be invited and I…
A personal source of inspiration
I was perusing my Travel Journal recently and read several entries from my round-the-world trip. Looking back, there were a handful of defining moments…
Lessons My Mother Taught Me
It’s Mother’s Day, a great moment to stop and reflect on all the wonderful lessons we’ve learned from our mothers. Some lessons are more…
Till It’s Gone
My Dad passed away on the 9th of September 2009: 9/9/09. I’ll never forget that date. My Dad meant the world to me when…
Travelations: the trip that opened my eyes
I had been working at an investment bank for ten years when it was taken over. Months passed before it became clear to me…
