Growth is the Point

Stories about stepping outside of the safe and complacent

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What I Learned Taking the Train through the US Heartland

I took the train from central Illinois to a small town in eastern Colorado. It was very different from the kind of trips I usually take abroad. And although I’m pretty sure that I’ll never make this particular trip again, I did learn and experience some things that I’d like to share while traversing the heartland of the old U. S. of A.

spanish square in seville

Andalusia: How to Make the Most Out of a Visit to Spain

The author recounts their journey through Andalusia, Spain, highlighting the romantic allure and diverse beauty of the region. Their 14-day itinerary covered Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Malaga, and Jerez de la Frontera. While they enjoyed the scenery, food, and new experiences, the unwelcoming attitude of locals tempered their enthusiasm.