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Sometimes, It All Catches Up To You

Every place, every culture, every peoples – have their way about them. We go to Europe and stand in awe of the work/life balance of the Italians, the diligence of the Germans, the loyalty of the British. We travel to Malaysia and see a wonderfully tolerant and welcoming culture. In our time in Australia, we found a genuine spirit that pervades the people. As every place and culture has its own wonderful elements, so too does it have a few less desirable traits. Let me be very clear, I love Mexico. I love the heart of the people, the depth…

While sitting on the beach here in Mexico today, I was telling a young Australian couple about our journey of discovery down under. As travel in Australia is actually quite pricey, most Aussies have never taken a good look at their own country. Being that it was all new to us, we took the time to see what was around the bend more than any Aussie we met. Amusing on some level, except that the same could be said about Canadians (who have rarely taken a look outside of their local area, but have been to the Dominican Republic every…

It is rare to have a day pass that someone does not say “oh, you’re so lucky” or “livin’ the dream” to us. Typically, we nod and acknowledge their compliment with a mock toast or a knowing grin. It is only when we get the ‘Oh I wish I could do that, but…” that I generally answer with one short, somewhat terse response, “Then do”. What follows is a litany of reasons that justify why they are trapped in their world. In the past, I have tried to give a few words of wisdom to help those few who actually…

Sometimes, It All Catches Up To You

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