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Wanderlust Reflections: Transformative Journeys and the Power of Early Exploration
As I approach the final week of my journey around the world, I can confidently say it has been a transformative experience on every level: personal, spiritual, emotional, and professional. There’s so much to share, so much to digest. From… Continue reading
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Beyond Tabletops: Lessons in Evolution from South Africa’s Peaks
As I stood atop Table Mountain, surrounded by layers of rocky cliffs and wooded foothills, the unexpected grandeur of South Africa’s mountainous landscapes overwhelmed my senses. The air carried a crisp, earthy scent, and the mist seemed to drift through… Continue reading
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Surfing Life’s Lessons
Mapping out our route down the Great Ocean Road allowed us to read about all the natural wonders, landscapes, and cities along its 263 km path. There were the giant rock formations that were not to be missed, hikes through… Continue reading
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Dear Ole’ Daylesford
The best thing you can do to get a feel for a country’s culture is to get outside its metropolitan areas. I read great things about a small town called Daylesford. It’s just a ninety-minute drive north of Melbourne. Daylesford… Continue reading
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Phuket: Vacationing with the Enemy
While in Phuket, I noticed many Russian-speaking vacationers, even Russian signage and flags welcoming them into Phuket stores and restaurants. When traveling abroad, you encounter all kinds of languages, dress, and customs. So, I wasn’t surprised to hear and see… Continue reading
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Adjusting to local customs is a new survival skill
The culture we’re raised within is created by the customs we practice and the beliefs we hold. Our culture influences how we see and interpret the world around us. Awareness and appreciation for cultural differences build more understanding and empathy… Continue reading
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The Get-Away Fallacy
Whether it’s a holy temple, natural wonder, or world-famous sunset or sunrise, there’s no escaping from the mass of humans consuming every memorable moment, once-in-a-lifetime experience, and Instagram story. And as a human, I realize I’m part of the problem.… Continue reading
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Mistakes can kick life up a notch.
On the group’s first night out, we met for dinner at an outdoor traditional Thai restaurant called The White House. It was a very charming bungalow-styled restaurant you may find in Key West. It had big sweeping verandas that butted… Continue reading
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What in the hell am I doing here?
So, how did I get here? The honest truth is the idea of an around-the-world trip was my only solace when staring down the upsetting reality of severance from WarnerMedia. After the merger with Discovery, my position in Treasury was… Continue reading
Around the World with Cal 