To get lost in one of the most remote and wild places in the world is my kind of living. — I love bucket lists. Bucket lists give my life more meaning. They inspire me to do more, to grow, and they enhance my sense of accomplishment in different ways. Growing up, I had many dreams and adventures on my bucket list, and one of them was to go on a…

I grew up in different countries around the world. Here is how I look at travel and what I learned from it. — Travel is one of the most popular activities in the world. Humans LOVE to explore new places and experience different cultures. It’s in our genes. However, there are a bunch of questions I’ve always asked myself (and my parents) regarding travel: Where does this desire come from? How has travel…

Van life and minimalism are two lifestyle choices that have helped me live more sustainably. — Having spent the last 5 years downsizing, I’ve reached a point where my apartment became too big for me, for us. One of the biggest blessings in my life is being married to someone as adventurous and spontaneous as I am. Having downsized our stuff to as little as we…

Like most people my age, my teenage years and early 20s were fast-paced and hectic. I loved it ! Having just graduated college, I took a 6-month break to visit my loving family and friends in Ethiopia, and tour the neighboring countries. I’ve always dreamt of going on a Safari in Africa, so I…

Here’s how and why I did it. — One of my earliest pieces on Medium (from 2019) recounted my four-month experiment of quitting Social Media. I didn’t know it back then but that experiment changed my whole perception of Social Media, consumerism, and overall outlook on life. As most of you know, social media can cause depression, mental…

And how you can too. — What does work mean to you? Is it just your 9 to 5 job? Is it starting your own business? Is it what you do at home as a stay-at-home parent? For me, working doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get paid. …

Spoiler: The true lesson from the piece isn’t that travel will make you smarter or more knowledgeable. — People always assume that growing up in different countries makes you more knowledgable. While there is some truth to that, the reality, as you can imagine, is far more complex. Revelations Living in multiple countries will evidently expose you to different perspectives, languages and cultural habits.

Are you spending too much time on screens? Here are seven guidelines to balance that. — Summertime is the ideal opportunity for me to regain control over the amount of time I spend looking at screens. My secret ? There is no service at my favorite (and wild) beach. Besides, it’s too nice outside for me to waste my time looking down. Here is how I…

From basic advice to deep, life-lessons and philosophies. — Dear 16-year-old Tee, Wait, scratch that. What’s goin’ on, lil’ homie? It’s me, your older-self..it’s been a while, I hope you’ve been good. Listen, I don’t know why I’m doing this, but I was thinking about you the other night and thought maybe I should send you something useful, so…