The Road Less Traveled & Enchanting Memories Made

Adventuring into the world, beyond my comfort zone, has always been my biggest source for personal growth. The value of immersing yourself in a new culture and seeing how other people live is the ultimate grounder. I have felt that many times.

One of my last adventures was to Egypt where I explored three different cities along the Nile. It was the most life-changing experience I’ve ever had. The ancient burial grounds, the ornate and meaningful temples, the pyramids, the souq, and the locals we met along the way were so incredibly authentic. The thousands of photographs I can look back on and smile just don’t seem like enough to convey the true cultural impact this trip had on me.

On the fourth day of my trip, on Elephantine Island, discovering the roads less traveled (literally - there are no cars allowed on the island), I was approached by a man who said he was the principal at the local elementary school on the island. He said the students would be thrilled to meet an American and show me how well they were learning English. I followed him into the school and was absolutely overwhelmed by the joy, excitement, and gratitude these kids showed. It took an hour out of my trip to make their day and give them the opportunity to show me around their school with dirt floors, curtains for doors, and stray dogs lurking right outside.

A humbling, grounding experience that I will never forget. The students were grateful to meet me and I hope they could feel how grateful I was to have met them.

I have a thirst for world travel, for experiences like I had on Elephantine Island, and have brought my expertise to this transformational travel space with passion and excitement!