Doug Leddin’s courage to talk about his struggle with depression has given me the courage to do the same. Take a moment to listen to Doug’s story. It’s his story. It’s my story. It’s our story. I am telling my story on my travel blog, because the spirit of my blog is the spirit of…
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How Do You Say “Scared Shitless” In Arabic? – Part 2
When Ahmed picks me up at the Visitors’ Centre, he immediately apologizes. He has a bad toothache. He explains he needs to sleep. Even in this condition, he is a gracious and kind host. He shows me where I will be working. I have a room at the office too, but will only stay there…
How Do You Say “Scared Shitless” In Arabic? – Part 1
There’s a saying, “Life starts where your comfort zone ends.” For me, life started on January 12, 2014. It’s a day I will never forget. I didn’t sleep too well my last night in Aqaba – ironic as I had a king size bed and four fluffy pillows. I was spending my last night with…
Twenty Years From Now... 