Growing up in Florida comes with unique lessons. Here are 15 things every Floridian grows up learning, from handling alligators to surviving the ‘winter’ and blazing heat.
Category: Reflections
Breaking away from loneliness on the road
After 10 years as a flight attendant, constant travel shaped a solitary, unconventional life. Even after leaving the job, I’ve kept moving, finding joy in new experiences but missing stable connections. The pandemic sparked reflection on relationships, priorities, and age. To cope with loneliness, I embrace the present, nurture distant connections, and find comfort in creativity and the richness of a nomadic perspective.
How to travel to Antarctica
Did you know that Antarctica is open to tourism? There are a few options for making your way to the seventh continent, but the most common is to book a cruise. Here are my tips for planning your trip.
The Charms of Italy
“When the evening approaches and the sounds of the town dampen, I linger in the intimacy of strolling past cozy residences on tucked away streets. Occasionally an open window gives a glimpse into another world — a widow reading with her cat, a family with young children playing, a couple sharing a bottle of wine. These moments are often enhanced by facial expressions and hand gestures, clues of the dialogue being shared. It is this expression that is so innately and wonderfully Italian.”
How Antarctica Changed My Life
“I lost myself in Antarctica. A piece of me is still somewhere between the peninsula and the South Pole. While one piece was lost, however, another was found. I possessed a clarity and strength that I may never discover in the same way again.”
The Conundrum of Happiness
Freedom comes with understanding what happiness means to you.