Travel is one of the rare experiences that simultaneously expands and distills us. It pushes us outside our comfort zones while drawing us deeper into who we are when no one’s looking. This duality is what makes it such a rich teacher. The road strips away our titles, routines, and labels. In that void, we meet ourselves—not the curated version, but the raw, evolving self.

Women should always be held in the highest regard, not just as second-class citizens, but as the powerful, influential individuals they are.

My journey with the ocean began in the innocence of childhood, seated in a small boat alongside my late grandfather, venturing into the vast