amazing Ethiopia…
Happiness, and all the things we take for granted….
Each year, Romain and I go on a trip focused on adventure.
Together we have adventured to South Africa, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen.
This year, I wanted to go to Sudan …
“Cuba libre”
For my 40th birthday present, Sophie surprised me with a 9 day trip to Cuba.
Cuba is the 90th country I have visited, and easily my favorite trip.
Cuban’s are friendly, and I appreciate that socialism has dulled their enthusiasm …
do not let fear of death get in your way of experiencing life…
today’s blog is a bit rushed, but I wanted to post it before Sophie and I drive to Milan for the weekend.
I will expand upon the idea on sunday.
I am in France this weekend. Sophie and I have …
I just want it to be easy, but its so difficult….
The Economist recently had a cover page dedicated to an article which claims research suggests that life begins at 46…
After some philosophical banter about when our “happiness” levels peak and fall …. I learned that when we turn 46, …
“I’m gonna punch you in the face…”
I am in Cuba for the next 8 days…
Sophie and I flew from Dubai to Paris, enjoyed Paris for 36 hours and then took an 11 hour flight from Paris to Havana.
On long flights, I often kill time …
experiencing our dreams…
5 years ago, (with the support of our wives) Jason and I decided to take our FND ritual to a new level, and we started the FND trip.
The FND trip is where we dedicate one week to enjoying food, …
don’t just sit back waiting for your life to happen…
Today I spoke on the phone with a journalist in Dubai about how the idea to do 7 ironman in 7 day challenge came about — it was over a “friday night dinner” in Portofino, Italy with Jason Gorud…
He …
Amazing Libya…
In December, naseba will be hosting our first event in Libya.
I have looked forward to visiting Libya for a long time.
Several people in Libya told us that for Americans, getting a visa into Libya is almost impossible – …
It’s not my fault, it’s his …
I am in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for a couple of days.
Five American business men sat behind me in the boarding lounge at the airport.
They work for a Washington, D.C. based company, but seem to work in different offices.…
it’s much more important to be respected than it is to be liked…
I am in India for the next 4 days..
The direct flight from Dubai to Bangalore on Emirates is an easy 3:30 hour, but it leaves at 3:30am, so it makes the journey somewhat arduous.
As I couldn’t sleep, I …