Do you have a tribe? Is there someone cheering you on as your biggest fan? Are you surrounded by positive, like-minded people who lift you up, support your dreams, and celebrate your accomplishments? Having a strong community isn't just a nice bonus in life; it is essential to our personal growth, well-being, and happiness. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how being part of the right group of supportive, genuine friends can completely transform a person’s outlook. When you surround...

What was your favorite country? In my last post, I shared how that’s a difficult question to answer because travel is so subjective. A country might be a ten for one person and a five for someone else. That said, I did come up with my own little rating system for the countries I've visited in Central America (all but Honduras). These ratings are based on what I value—things like: its culture - I like to connect with the vibe of a region’s important city its people - I appreciate warmth,...

What’s your favorite country that you’ve visited so far? I was recently asked that question by a group of doctors who were volunteering in Antigua, Guatemala. As many of you know, Italy is still at the top of my all-time favorites list. But when they narrowed the question to the countries of Central America, I told them it would be easier to rate each one on a scale from one to ten. I started with Costa Rica and said, “I give it a nine, maybe even a ten.” One of the ladies blurted out, "I...