My Philosopy

Everyone's travel philosophies are different and I'm no exception. I have honed my preferences in earnest through my travels and learning what truly brings me joy.

Something I treasure most about my time in Italy is my ability to be present. I accomplish this by having a solid travel plan and taking care of logistical details in advance as much as possible. And not just trip details; it's also about creating a peace-of-mind plan for your life back home while you're traveling.

Years of experience have taught me that equipping myself with the right information and resources will enable me to be nimble and make informed travel decisions on the go. (One of the best examples in Italy is the frequent transportation strikes...) This practice clears the way for me to immerse myself—physically and mentally—wherever my feet are planted on the Italian peninsula.

Like my physical journeys to Italy, my learning journey will never end. There is no final destination; only an ongoing desire to build knowledge and experiences that enrich my life. I think that is worth sharing and Manifesta is the tool I'll use to accomplish that.