I am a classic eldest daughter/recovering perfectionist and so it won’t surprise you when I say rules, systems, organization…it’s all part of who I am as a person, and how I plan any kind of travel.

In 2017, I took a break from work to care for my ailing mother. For three months in India, I cared for her. I also spent a lot of time reflecting on my life. I realized that I was seeking validation ...

There comes a point in childhood or young adulthood when you have to figure out which rules to break. You realize that some established rule, order or instruction, is simply wrong. It’s the wrong way ...