When I went to Italy for the second time, I visited Florence, Pisa, and Rome. I was completely blown away by the artwork of the Renaissance era. Renaissance, by definition, means ‘rebirth’ or ‘revival.’ Personally, I think we are all somewhat searching for that in our own lives. One of my favorite experiences, artistically speaking, was the tour of the Vatican. St. Peter’s Basilica and …
Travel is My Passion – Why Travel is Magical
My true love is travel. I LOVE TO TRAVEL!! Travel is My Passion. I started traveling before I can even remember. We had a condo in Florida when I was growing up in Indiana and we would split the year between warm Indiana and cool beachy Florida. My brother and I flew by ourselves between the two when I was seven. Travel is My Passion I …
How To Be a Successful Introvert In Business
In my previous post, I explored the difference between being an introvert, or extrovert. And, if you’ve realized you are an “inny”, rather than an “outty”, I’m going to try to help you realize even more about yourself and how to be a successful introvert in business. If you are wondering–yes, I am an introvert–and as an introvert, I have come up against a lot of obstacles. …
Introvert or Extrovert? & Why This Matters for Your Business
Are you an Introvert or Extrovert? This post will help you find out, and let you know why this matters for your business success. “One-third to one-half of individuals are introverts.” – Rowan Bayne, The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator In a world where the Extrovert is extremely favored, it is becoming more and more important to see where we fit in to the grand scheme of things, …
Army of One – The Part of Being a Woman Business Owner That Nobody Ever Talks About
When I first went into business, I thought I had a pretty good understanding of what I was in for. I grew up in a business environment, and I had been in the working world for over ten years. But something that nobody ever told me (and I wish they would) is this: When You Go Into Business For Yourself You Are an Army. An …
Why I stopped writing for 4.5 years.
Hello, …again. It’s me, Brooke, I’ve been gone for awhile now. And I’m about to tell you why. About 4.5 years ago, one of my best friends died. She died at the peak of her life. Newly married, just moved to Paris, ready to learn more French and take on the world. She went on holiday, and in some freak accident of nature, she got …
It Is Your Right to Thrive
Have you ever felt angry that you were just trying to survive instead of feeling like you have fully reached your potential? Are you annoyed that you have done everything you were ‘supposed to do’ and are still waiting to THRIVE? Then, it is my duty to introduce you to The Thrive Movement. I have always believed inherently, that is possible to thrive, and, not …
The Best Places to Eat in Koh Tao
I am a firm believer that the best part of your trip research can be done by other people. In my case, I just happened to be super lucky with Koh Tao. My friends that I was going to meet there had both lived there before so they told me all of the best places to eat in Koh Tao. In your case, you can …
How To Avoid Travel Scams (Yangshuo Tai Chi School Master Huang Scam)
We book our travels now in advance, trusting the websites are accurate, the Trip Advisor reviews are current, and that our experience is going to be enjoyable and (hopefully!!) that our trips will be fun, meaningful, and memorable. That is why we travel, right?? Well, sometimes, things to go wrong, and other times, they go terribly wrong. This is my story of the Yangshuo Tai …
Weekend Getaway: Pangkor Island, Malaysia
Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway, or have some more time on your hands, Pangkor Island, Malaysia has it all. Pangkor is located on the north-west part of Malaysia, and the islands are just a quick ferry ride from the mainland in Lumut. Where to Stay We stayed at Pangkor Island Beach Resort which had all kinds of activities available, including: Kayaking Bike Rental Jet …
Fat Rant
If you are a western girl that lives in Asia, you are fat. I am not talking about whether you actually are fat, because more than likely you are not fat in Thailand. You are just a normal western girl in Thailand. However, in the eyes of every Asian girl, you are a towering giant that King Kong’s around town squashing tiny beings with your …
The Story of Not a Normal Girl
Hello dear readers. TODAY is Story Time and I’m going to tell you the story of Not A Normal Girl. Do enjoy! finding a new rock I’m pretty sure that there was nothing normal about my morning. I woke up in Thailand with an insatiable urge to find a new rock. I’ve been back in Thailand about a week and a half and have had …
WOW, Singapore!
Let me start by saying I don’t like Most Cities… but as soon as we crossed the border into Singapore, Singapore, I immediately fell in love. Here are some of my highlights of what to do on a Weekend In Singapore. Here’s Why Singapore is Awesome The architecture is amazing. Everything is new. There’s a wide variety of people, all different cultures from everywhere. You …
How To Be More Flexible in Life and Business
One of my favorite things I’ve learned in the years of living/ traveling abroad is that you must have the ability to stay flexible, move around obstacles, and go with the flow. The Western Way of rigidity and always having to be in control is not even an option where I live, and after being immersed in other Eastern cultures, I have an entirely new …
What To Do in Yangon (Myanmar)
I took a trip recently to Yangon, Myanmar which was rather like traveling back in time… What I would imagine Thailand was like fifty years ago. While I was there, I had a chance to check out some of the sites. Find out in this post What To Do in Yangon Myanmar! To begin – Myanmar is a rather weird place. It has been a …
Proximity – Getting Closer to Your Goals and Finding your Personal Paradise
One thing that I’ve realized in regard to having the lifestyle that I’ve always wanted is the importance of Proximity. While many of us fanaticize about making our dreams a reality, how many of us literally go the extra miles to where these dreams can actually happen? On your quest of Finding your Personal Paradise, you may realize that changing your location is the only way …
Life, Death, and The Meaning of Life – a Tribute to Elissa Bradley
For those of you that know me well, you’re already aware of the fact that one of my best friends just passed away. It has left me in utter shock and questioning the meaning—or the meaninglessness—of life. After all, if we are just here to try to do good, and then poof we are gone. It left me questioning the meaning of life and wondering: …
What To Do In Indiana
I grew up in Indiana, and while I haven’t lived there for over ten years, many of my friends and family are there. One of my favorite things to do is spend time going to cultural events, and in this post, I’m going to highlight in this post the Top Attractions of Indianapolis, and What To Do In Indiana. Indianapolis Art Museum If you want …
Go Bouldering, Drink Wine, Take a Hike, Shoot a Shotgun, Run a 5K, Take Photos, Drink Beer & Watch the Sunset
There are very few places as near and dear to me as the backroads of California. My favorite part about California is that you can drive 45 minutes in any direction and the landscape changes dramatically. It is home to many outdoor activities, and when I visited, I had the pleasure of bouldering, going for long hikes and taking loads of photos, running an impromptu …
To Hostel or Not to Hostel?
When I was setting off for Paris, this was my biggest question. After looking at countless “Budget” Hotels that were super expensive and very unimpressive, I decided to take the leap for the first time in my life and have a Hostel experience. To Hostel or Not To Hostel To say that this made me apprehensive is an understatement. For one, I’m 35, which compared …
Travel: What to do in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Not sure What to do in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? Read on! Kuala Lumpur or ‘KL’ has always been a place I’ve wanted to check out. Being a nearby town and popular visa run destination, I’d heard lots of good stuff about it from my friends. So, when I was booking my flight to Paris and realized it was flying out of KL, I decided to …
My Favorite Place In The World Railay Beach, Thailand
Find out my favorite place in the world, and learn more about Thailand. I have traveled all over the world and seen many places. But the most beautiful place in the world is Railay Beach, Thailand. The Most Beautiful Place in the World I took my first trip to Thailand in 2001. I wasn’t supposed to go to Thailand, at first the trip was planned …
Digging Deep Into Balinese Culture, A Real Bali Experience
I recently had the pleasure of taking a trip to Bali, Indonesia. Part of my mission while I was there was to get a feel for the traditional Balinese Culture. And, I thought I would try something different. Rather than writing a big long post on what to do, why not show you? Traditional Balinese Culture, A Real Bali Experience This is going to be …
Find Your Spark, and Ignite the Fire Within!
My whole life, I’ve been searching for something. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to do something great. I’ve wanted to build something, and be a part of something big. I’ve wanted to help people to accomplish great things. I’ve wanted to Find My Passion and share them with the world. And – I want YOU to find Your Passion, as …
Look For Me on Discovery Channel!
Just a quick blurb to let you all know that the show I filmed with Discovery Channel is going to air in Asia and the South Pacific. FUN ASIA Southern Thailand is showing 3 times on TrueVision, on Discovery TLC Monday, Dec 20, 1 pm, Friday, Dec 24, 5 am, & Friday, Dec 24, 1 pm Here’s a write up on …
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