from the journal
Travel notes, personal reflections, movie thoughts, and everything in between — every entry, newest first.
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Why Egypt Will Always Hold a Piece of My Heart
Egypt has always lived in my imagination, ever since I was a kid. It…
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The Distance That Still Leads Me Home
When was the last time you missed home? The Things You Almost Forgot You…
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Chasing Plov Across Uzbekistan: A Love Letter to the National Dish
Travel teaches you a lot of things, but some of my favorite lessons have…
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When the Past Shapes Us but Does Not Define Us
There is a growing awareness today about childhood trauma. People talk openly about father…
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The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Personal Growth
Life is not only shaped by what happens to us. It is shaped by…
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Samarkand: A Quiet Love Letter to a City That Changed Me
There are places you visit, and then there are places that quietly change you.…
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10 Books Every Aspiring Leader Should Read
Essential reading for aspiring leaders includes foundational texts on influence, emotional intelligence, and team…
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Uzbekistan: A Journey I Wasn’t Ready to Let Go Of
Uzbekistan is one of the countries I traveled to this year that I truly…
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Tips for Creating a Work-Life Balance That Actually Works
Work-life balance is often presented as an achievable ideal, but in reality, it is…
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How to Embrace Change and Adapt to New Challenges
I’m writing this article in a Starbucks coffee shop here in Palm Jumeirah, just…
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Tajikistan: A Glimpse That Was Enough to Fall in Love
Let me start with some honesty and a bit of humility. I haven’t explored…
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