Venture: A risky or daring journey or undertaking
After fifteen years of working nonstop in technology startups, I decided to do the scary thing by taking a year off of work and pursuing a new kind of venture. Over the course of a year, I visited thirty countries and every continent except Antarctica.
During this time I realized my passion for the travel industry, and after a chance meeting with a couple that owned a luxury travel agency, I eventually chose to take another risk: pivoting from my corporate career and becoming a luxury travel advisor.
You can read about my own travels here for inspiration–and if you’d like help planning your next adventure, please get in touch. I’d love to help!
Four Days on Easter Island
When I told people I was going to Easter Island, the top three responses were: Cool! I don’t know anyone that has been to Easter Island.Easter…
Continue ReadingFour Days in Chilean Patagonia
After two nights in Santiago, I kicked my trip into high gear with a four day visit to Patagonia. As much as I enjoyed Santiago, I considered…
Continue ReadingA Day Exploring Chile’s Casablanca Valley Wine Region
When I was planning my Chile/Argentina trip, I knew one thing was a must: a visit to Chile wine country. The Maipo, Colchagua and Casablanca Valleys…
Continue ReadingAnd I’m Off!
Today marks the last full day before my journey begins. Tomorrow evening I will board a flight to Santiago, Chile (stopping in Atlanta; thanks,…
Continue ReadingHarbour Island May Be My Favorite Place in the Caribbean
I chose Harbour Island in the Bahamas as my last travel destination before officially embracing (voluntary) unemployment and freedom. If you are not…
Continue ReadingNew Year’s Eve in Shanghai
As I mentioned previously, my brother had been living in Shanghai with his girlfriend Ana for the past six months. As a bar manager, Ana had zero…
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