# 1 benefit of traveling solo: I believe that traveling solo gets you out of your comfort zone and allows you to meet new people and forge new friendships. You may disagree and say, "You meet new people even when you're traveling with your partner," but here's the difference: When you're with your partner, you have someone next to you during Continue Reading
Who wants to join me on the Paul Gauguin in Tahiti and Bora Bora?
A few months ago, when I was having a difficult time dealing with the stress of mental illness with my son, I decided to book a trip. This is what I tend to do when I'm fed up, and need a break. I have always been fascinated by the Paul Gauguin ship to Tahiti, Bora Bora and the Society islands of French Polynesia, so why not find out Continue Reading
Mental Illness and What I’ve Discovered
It's no surprise that we are feeling overwhelmed with all the wars going on in the world, the surge of mental illness among our youth, loneliness among the elderly, and global warming to name a few, we have to shift our mindset to being kind, and practicing gratitude in order to "survive!" Mental Illness and What I've Discovered People don't Continue Reading
Airbnb Experiences, How I book my Airbnb
Airbnb Experiences, how I book my Airbnb My first Airbnb experience was eight years ago in April 2015 in Athens, Greece. Since then I've stayed in 32 Airbnb's in six countries, so I think I can say that I've become an expert at selecting an Airbnb that fits my needs. Airbnb experiences vary from private rooms in someone's home to entire Continue Reading
Stop People Pleasing, Start Setting Boundaries
Growing up, I discovered that people pleasing was the way to get people to like me. I remember wanting to please my parents, so I was well-behaved, did my school work and said "yes" when I was asked to do something. I often received compliments from other parents saying, "What a sweet girl you are." My mother would say Continue Reading
