The incredible low I experienced the day after my wedding was unlike any other “down” feeling I’ve had. I spent nearly 12 months planning the party of a lifetime, and all of a sudden, it was over. Done. Sure, we had fantastic memories, but there was a sadness that lingered around me knowing our wedding […]

The beginning. Rachel was staying at The Lenox Hotel, and I at the Mandarin Oriental. Two hotels side-by-side, both boutiques, but one a chain and the other an independent… Rachel and I decided to sleep separate from one another the night before our wedding, and these were the hotels we chose. What do the hours […]

The perks of being an expert – a true thought leader – in your industry. Only few know this well. How long does it take? Depends how hard you work. And the industry you’re trying to become a leader in. Less mature industries take less time, however, require more focus and persistence among key intellects […]

Honestly, I wasn’t too hungry. And it was impossible to imagine being more relaxed than I was. But the scene just begged for a club sandwich. (Side Note: please see my previous club sandwich at The Strand Hotel in Yangon, prior to arriving in Bagan. 8 flights in 7 days…) We had time to visit […]