Scroll, scroll, tap. Another perfectly filtered sunset from a beach you're not on. A video montage of an event you didn't attend. A triumphant post about a project completed while you feel stuck in neutral. That familiar little pang hits – maybe a twinge of jealousy, maybe a surge of anxiety – fcking FOMO!

In our hyper-connected, productivity-obsessed world, there's immense pressure to always be doing.

In our increasingly polarized world, it's almost inevitable: you'll find yourself sitting across from a friend or family member, a person you genuinely care about, and realize you're on completely opposite sides of a political or religious chasm. You might even find yourself questioning, "Can we still be friends?"

Travel. It's romanticized, filtered, and often presented as a seamless montage of breathtaking landscapes and effortless cultural immersion. But the truth, as any seasoned traveler knows, is far more complex, and often, far more rewarding.

Let's ditch the sugar coating. Travel isn't always sunshine and gelato.

In a world that is constantly clamoring for our attention, it can be difficult to find moments of peace and quiet. But sometimes, the best way to find clarity and understanding is to simply say less (it's been hard for me to learn this lesson, I'm Cuban). But I've learned that sometimes, when someone says "oh look Puff the Magic Dragon is in the sky," I respond with "make sure to say hello for me!"