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As I sat in my small Costa Rican eco-village, surrounded by lush greenery and the sounds of nature, I stumbled upon a common myth about online course reviews: that they’re always trustworthy and unbiased. But, as I delved deeper into the world of mindful learning, I discovered that this couldn’t be further from the truth. […]
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I first tasted Portuguese port wine in a dimly lit tavern in Porto, lured by the promise of liquid history in a glass. Or maybe I was just trying to escape the incessant rain that seemed intent on drowning the city. Either way, there I was, a skeptical journalist with a palate more accustomed to […]
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I’ll never forget the time I tried to turn my dingy living room into a “globally-inspired” oasis. It was less of an oasis and more of a disaster zone. Picture this: a Turkish lamp casting weird shadows over a Peruvian alpaca rug, while a Balinese mask stared ominously from the wall. Friends entered my home […]
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I once tried to bring a slice of Italian dolce far niente into my cramped apartment—spoiler alert: it’s not as simple as swapping your morning espresso for a macchiato. Turns out, the art of doing nothing is a bit more nuanced when your neighbors are more “leaf blower” than “lilting violin.” But I figured if […]
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I remember the first time I tried to write a travel piece. I was staring at a blank page, my screen mocking me with its sterile emptiness. I had just returned from a supposedly life-changing trip to a remote island, but all I could muster was drivel that read more like a tourist brochure than […]
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As I sat with my friend, a real estate investor in Costa Rica, I realized that navigating the world of real estate finance can be daunting, but with the right approach, it can also be a powerful tool for creating sustainable and intentional communities. The smell of freshly brewed coffee and the sound of birds […]
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I once found myself in a German beer garden, ostensibly to soak up the culture, but really, let’s be honest, I was trying to nurse a hangover with a pint of something strong enough to recalibrate my life choices. As I sat there under the sprawling chestnut tree, nursing my existential crisis as much as […]
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I still remember the first time I had to deal with a supply chain management disaster. It was like trying to solve a puzzle blindfolded – pieces were missing, and the ones I had didn’t fit together. The so-called “experts” were spewing out jargon, talking about optimizing logistics and streamlining operations, but none of it […]
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I once found myself in the heart of Marrakech, attempting to negotiate for a rug I didn’t even want. The salesman’s grin was all teeth and no sincerity, a testament to my complete inadequacy in the art of bargaining. There I stood, a hapless foreigner, drowning in a sea of vibrant fabrics and the unspoken […]
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I once found myself in a dimly lit Parisian café, desperately clutching my phone while trying to decipher cryptic French SIM instructions. Spoiler alert: my high school French didn’t cut it, and neither did the patchy Wi-Fi. It was a humbling moment, akin to realizing your umbrella is inside-out in a rainstorm. There I was, […]
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