Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyThe Call of the Wild: My Journey in the Andean Patagonian ForestI love lists, but above all, I love bucket lists. — Bucket lists give my life more meaning, inspire me and enhance my sense of accomplishment. I had many dreams and adventures on my bucket list, and one of them was to go on a solo hike in the Andean Patagonian forest. I couldn’t tell you why, but I can tell…Hiking6 min readHiking6 min read
PinnedMember-onlyBeyond Borders: My Odyssey and The Endless Rewards of a Lifetime of Travel and ExplorationLet me first say this: growing up in different countries is not a matter of achievement but rather of pure good luck. — Most of my readers know that I grew up in multiple countries. Unequivocally, most people think that growing up in multiple countries or cultures makes one more knowledgable. Well, while there is some truth to that, the reality is far more complex. I mean, living in multiple countries will evidently…Travel9 min readTravel9 min read
Published in Van-living·PinnedMember-onlyFrom Extreme Minimalism to Van-living : Reduce, Reuse, ReimagineVan life and minimalism are two lifestyle choices that have helped me live more sustainably. — Before reading, please scroll all the way down to the bottom of this page for it to be counted as a “read”. Thank you so much! 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…Vanlife4 min readVanlife4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyFrom Fear to Fascination: My Thrilling Journey into the World of Shark SwimmingIn July 2016, I jumped into the water with whitetip sharks between the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea. — Before reading, please scroll all the way down to the bottom of this page for it to be counted as a “read”. Thank you so much! This is how it happened. I stood on the deck of Omar’s fishing boat, gazing out into the endless expanse of the open sea. …Facing Fear6 min readFacing Fear6 min read
Published in Slow Living·PinnedMember-only13 Days On an Uninhabited Island Alone: My Journey to Overcoming AnxietyLike 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 did. I went to Tanzania and did the Western Circuit Safari. It was exceptional. …Anxiety Relief10 min readAnxiety Relief10 min read
3 hours agoMember-onlyBrooklyn Beyond the Tourist Trail: A Native’s PerspectiveMy friend Maureen Morrissey wrote an amazing piece on How To See New York City Like a Native New Yorker, an article so accurate it inspired me to write my own. How To See New York City Like a Native New Yorker You’ve saved up both your money and your nerve and you’re finally ready to do it.medium.com So in the words of Brooklyn’s very own, “Allow me to re-introduce myself.” Brooklyn’s Finest Growing up in Brooklyn…Travel4 min readTravel4 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyThe Forbidden Fruit: A Revolutionary Plant with Countless BenefitsThis piece will introduce you to the marvelous world of a special plant, a mystery plant that can literally change the world, so get ready to embark on a journey of discovery. What you’re about to learn will blow your mind and make you question many things. Mystery Plant For…Hemp5 min readHemp5 min read
2 days agoMember-onlySnowflakes and Smiles: A Winter’s Tale in AlgiersReminiscence In the bustling city of Algiers laid a humble abode inhabited by a family of five. Despite the somewhat cramped quarters of their tiny home, they thrived, played and basked in the warmth of familial love, particularly during the long and cold winter nights. You may not know this…Travel Stories4 min readTravel Stories4 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyCompletely Self-full: All You Need to Feel WholeThere’s a thin line between being selfish and being self-full. Being selfish entails thinking of your happiness DESPITE others’ own. Being self-full entails being content and satisfied with oneself. It involves taking care of one’s own physical, emotional and spiritual needs. I know it ain’t easy for the busy ones…Purpose4 min readPurpose4 min read
4 days agoMember-onlyI Won’t Sugar Coat it: The Ecological Sour Side of SugarThere are three addictive white substances everyone must avoid: sugar, salt and cocaine. Today we’re focusing on the first one: sugar. Sugar is everywhere, in our drinks, snacks and everything in between. But instead of stating the obvious, i.e. that sugar is the root cause of many diseases, did you…Sugar4 min readSugar4 min read
