Now let me explain the title of this blog post and let me get something off my chest: this situation we are in IS NOT A PAUSE. This is a clear and very abrupt drop to the bottom of a ravine that will eventually lead to a slow climb.

This is the lifestyle I dreamed of when I moved to California in January 2014! The pace of living is slow, healthy, beachy and very much relaxing. There is no traffic, easy parking, pedestrian and bike friendly drivers, sunny patios, live music in different restaurants every night, smiley people... it's basically the best kept secret, ideal beach town!

As I sit at my desk at home, in Redondo Beach, polishing this last post about Egypt almost a year later, I realize how incredible every second of this trip was. We saw and did so much within such a small amount of time. I believe you need at least 3 to 4 days in Cairo to see the minimum there is to see in...

It took me 6 years to make it here and I’m so happy I finally made it. The snow conditions weren’t the best but it was still enjoyable. I would love to go back again soon when they get more snow, say after a snowstorm!

Here’s what it comes down to: I got major FOMO in Geneva. I did so much in 3 days but still wanted to do so much more. This is an incredible city and I wish I was there with a loved one or friend to share it with them!