Why Is Relaxation A Chore? Relaxation should be an easy, necessary part of life. Learn what makes it hard for you to relax and how to combat it.

We travel to make connections. To culture. To nature. To people. To our authentic self. The question is, how do we do this without losing our connection to home?

‘The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes’. Learning a new language is a real voyage of discovery.

The truth: adventure is not waiting for you. You have to chase it. A life of adventure is about striving for something higher, a life beyond the ordinary.

"There are two types of people in this world. Those who allow money to define their lives, and those who seek adventure to enrich their lives…Become the latter.”

What draws certain people to seek adventure? To try new things; to learn a new skill; to challenge their abilities; to push beyond their limits?

Traveling makes you feel alive in so many ways. It allows you to experience new things and to break down barriers that exist in your own mind. Traveling can also teach you a lot about yourself and the world around you; things you don't learn in school or by staying in your bubble.

Do you have a long bucket list of places you want to visit yet you haven’t packed your bags in far too long because you’re strapped for cash? Well dust off your suitcase and start planning your next adventure... just because you’re on a budget, doesn’t mean you can’t travel!

In this multi-screen reality, you may have already lived you last bored moment. We live in an age of constant connectivity - very few people have time for boredom. However, psychologists argue that we need boredom in our lives to cultivate creative thinking and bright ideas.

Today, there is such an indiscrete thirst that our society shares of having to boast personal glory through email blasts and social media. I do my best to mirror Tilman’s audage regarding self promotion. I stumbled upon his words and became enthralled with how his rare selfless character was embodied.