Is there a perfect time for travels? Either we save, schedule and go for it or not at all. There is no wait and see.Years ago, Ellen (not her real name) and I sat in a hotel bar on New Year's Eve talking and planning our move to Auckland, New Zealand. We were to work hard and save for one year ... Read More about Traveling Beyond Your Comfort Zone, Learning from the Past and Planning for the Next Big Travel
What My First Solo Round the World Journey Taught Me
By Nicole Smith At 19-years-old I had no real life experiences. My Australian life was somewhat of a happy bubble. I spent money faster than I earned it, I had no real direction or drive, and to top it all off I was super shy and insecure within myself having moved from Adelaide to Melbourne to ... Read More about What My First Solo Round the World Journey Taught Me
Colors of Vietnam: A Teen’s Journey
By Beatrice Tan Agonizing stories of the Vietnam war, the popular Vietnamese “pho,” colorful traditional dresses and the Mekong River all paint the picture of Vietnam, the hidden charm. All the stories of Vietnam that have been thrown out there have always felt made-up, but after a trip ... Read More about Colors of Vietnam: A Teen’s Journey
Cozumel, Mexico: A Detour or Two to a Local Fresh Market
The four walls of classrooms can be uneventful for one who is learning about food of the world through a video or a textbook. But a visit to the four walls of a real fresh market brought everything alive and exciting to the eyes of a teen. While most of the travelers were sun bathing at ... Read More about Cozumel, Mexico: A Detour or Two to a Local Fresh Market
Travel and Languages
You may crack up laughing when you see food packages that read “Cat Smacks” instead of “Cat Snacks.” How about this, Nika instead of Nike for your T-shirts! Years ago when the children were little my parents would send little packages of clothing for Christmas, gifts they bought on their vacation ... Read More about Travel and Languages
