At some point in late August 2013, I was sitting in a hotel room, tired as can be, contemplating my next vacation. I was on a work trip and it…
My Really, REALLY White Holiday!!!
I’m sitting on my couch at the moment having hot chocolate from my native country, Trinidad. It’s pure chocolate with cinnamon, nutmeg and other delicious spices. You have to grate this huge…
My Unplanned Summer
Being a Helicopter Pilot involves making decision after decision that impacts your life and the lives of everyone on board. Being in control at all times means being able to…
Jet Lag Makes for a Great Skydive!
Australia. After deciding on a very short notice trip to the large island, I got on a plan from Doha and started my, almost, 17 hour journey. To date this…
One Thing My Father Left Me
“Daddy, I saw the Concord!!” I sputtered. I was six years old and had just returned from my first overseas trip to the UK. As I met my dad at…
Scotland and the Ninja
Most people associate Scotland with rolling hills, kilts and the Loch Ness monster. When I think of Scotland, I fondly remember a beautiful, black, perfectly engineered Kawasaki Ninja ZZR 1400….
The Big Move
If you think Adventure is scary, try routine — Paulo Coelho December 2008. My father had passed away a month earlier. I felt numb, unable to feel joy or pain….
Where We’re From: Safia, Abu Dhabi
“I’m freezing.” My first thoughts after stepping outside the airport a year ago. Following that, never before have I experienced such perfect weather in the months following the cold and…