Did you know Vatican dress code is a thing? I learnt that the hard way during my maiden trip to Rome in the Summer of 2017. It was a bleisure trip- business infused with sightseeing and relaxation. It thrilled me to finally be heading to what was previously the center of the Roman Empire, which extended from Europe, North Africa and Southwest ...

What are you grateful for today? Among other things, gratitude allows us to celebrate the small wins and appreciate our efforts and progress.  Making it to the summit of the world’s highest free-standing mountain is something I am deeply grateful for. Standing on Africa’s highest point was truly epic. The views are simply breathtaking. The journey to that point can, however, ...

Life has many magical moments. A good deal of these are attributable to unexpected acts of kindness. What kind of magical moments have you experienced in your travels? What travel episode lights up your face whenever you recall it? One of my magical moments was a product of an embarrassing mistake. As a seasoned business traveler, one dreadful mistake I ...

There is no question that the travel industry has been hit hard by the current pandemic. Places once packed to the gills with tourists now lie empty, and people are increasingly reluctant to travel given the risk of infection as well as quarantine requirements. However, all indications point to this travel freeze being temporary: the number of people traveling in ...

As we are coming closer to the new year of 2021, many of us wonder how travel will look like in this upcoming year. The global Covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives in so many ways, and none more so than the restrictions that have been placed on both domestic and international travel. After COVID-19, the travel industry is expected ...

Travel trends come and go, but as the world slowly recovers from Covid-19 and borders start to open across many countries, wanderlust has taken a whole new meaning for travel enthusiasts who are now making plans for 2021 and beyond. What travel trends can we expect in 2021? Let’s find out. Cautionary transportation It’s not that easy to just book ...