What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals? If there’s one thing that binds families together, it’s food. In our home, mealtime is more than just sustenance—it’s an experience, a celebration, and sometimes even a journey. Over the years, our dinner table has become a passport to different corners of the world. Today, I wantContinue reading “Around the World in Three Meals: Our Family’s Favorite Dishes”
Author Archives: Alex Pendell
Travel Back in Time: Meeting Leonardo da Vinci in Renaissance Italy
If you could meet a historical figure, who would it be and why? When we think of travel, our minds often wander to exotic beaches, bustling cities, or serene mountains. But imagine if you could travel through time. What if your next destination wasn’t a place but a person? For me, that person would beContinue reading “Travel Back in Time: Meeting Leonardo da Vinci in Renaissance Italy”
Why September is the Best Month to Travel
What’s your favorite month of the year? Why? There’s something magical about September that sets it apart from any other month. The world seems to strike the perfect balance between summer’s lingering warmth and autumn’s gentle embrace. For travel enthusiasts, September offers an ideal window to explore destinations at their finest—without the crowds or theContinue reading “Why September is the Best Month to Travel”
Traveling Through Time and Thought: Lessons from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
What book are you reading right now? Imagine a journey not through distant lands, but through the landscapes of the human soul. This is what Marcus Aurelius offers in Meditations—a timeless guide for travelers who seek not just to explore the world, but to discover themselves along the way. As you turn the pages ofContinue reading “Traveling Through Time and Thought: Lessons from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius”
The Coolest Thing I Ever Found and Kept: A Travel Tale from the Edge of the World
What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found (and kept)? Let me take you back to a moment that feels like it was pulled straight out of a dream. I was on a solo trip through Portugal, having trekked through rugged trails, soaked in the coastal sun, and followed winding cobblestone streets that seemed to haveContinue reading “The Coolest Thing I Ever Found and Kept: A Travel Tale from the Edge of the World”
The Most Famous Person I Ever Met: A Journey Worth Remembering
Who is the most famous or infamous person you have ever met? Travel has a way of surprising you, of taking you out of the ordinary and leading you into moments you couldn’t script even if you tried. One of those unforgettable travel moments for me was crossing paths with one of the most famousContinue reading “The Most Famous Person I Ever Met: A Journey Worth Remembering”
The Most Expensive Personal Item I’ve Ever Bought: A Ticket to Freedom and Exploration
Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car). There’s something incredibly personal about a high-ticket purchase—especially when it’s not just a thing, but an experience. The most expensive item I’ve ever bought? Not a designer bag, nor a luxury gadget. It was a plane ticket. And not just anyContinue reading “The Most Expensive Personal Item I’ve Ever Bought: A Ticket to Freedom and Exploration”
Digital Detox While Traveling: How I Manage Screen Time on the Go
How do you manage screen time for yourself? In a world where everything’s just a click away, managing screen time is a constant challenge—especially when traveling. Between sharing breathtaking views, navigating with maps, and keeping in touch, the pull to stay glued to devices is stronger than ever. But for me, part of the joyContinue reading “Digital Detox While Traveling: How I Manage Screen Time on the Go”
Looking Ahead: My Life Three Years from Now with a Passport Full of Stories
What will your life be like in three years? It’s early morning, and the first hints of light paint the sky over a city that’s both unfamiliar and yet feels like home. Three years from now, I find myself in a life that revolves around discovery, freedom, and the stories only travel can tell. It’sContinue reading “Looking Ahead: My Life Three Years from Now with a Passport Full of Stories”
The Age of Life I Would Re-live: College and My First Job Adventures
Is there an age or year of your life you would re-live? If I could re-live one chapter of my life, it would be the vibrant, transformative years I spent at the University of Oregon and my first job at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. These experiences, filled with growth, laughter, and discovery, laid the foundation for theContinue reading “The Age of Life I Would Re-live: College and My First Job Adventures”
Beyond Boundaries 