Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) is definitely here to stay. I occasionally experience brief fears of a dystopian society in which AI rules our world. (I think I’ve watched too many science...
The ability to laugh at yourself can turn a potentially humiliating event into part of the fun that makes your travel adventure special and memorable. A Story I have a dream of...
Setting an attainable goal can make a huge difference when it comes to whether or not you actually achieve that goal. This is true whether you are setting career goals, fitness goals,...
The Fear of Foreign Languages The idea of trying to communicate with someone in a language different than your own is one of the most terrifying aspects of traveling abroad for many...
There is a psychological phenomenon called the "IKEA Effect" that probably should be called the "Betty Crocker Effect" given that researchers began to first pay attention to it when instant cake mixes...
How to Handle Money I used to not be able to manage money. No, I'm not talking about budgeting. I'm talking about dealing with unfamiliar currency in another country. During my first...
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Everyday we are faced with a multitude of choices, starting with what we are going to wear and what we want to eat for breakfast and ending with what...
Sometimes the hardest step in a journey is the first one, and entering your credit card information is the first step of turning your dreams into something real. It isn't surprising then...
You've figured out when you want to travel, but now it's time to create a plan to actually structure your travel adventure. How do you want to spend your days? Priorities and...
What do you talk about when you meet a stranger? If you're an American, you probably ask the other person what they do for a living, but this isn't always the first...