I love immersing myself in a new culture and seeing the world from a new perspective. I’ve visited 43 countries so far and lived as a homestay guest in 8 countries. I’m always planning my next adventure as part of my lifelong mission to expand my understanding of the diverse, beautiful world we all share.

Stepping out of our daily routines and comfort zone is essential for gaining fresh insights into the way our own culture impacts our perceptions and sense of place in the larger global community. As the world becomes more interconnected, I believe a thoughtful education about different cultures, viewpoints and languages is just as essential as the traditional “3 Rs” of American education.

Places I’ve visited include:

• Antarctica
• Argentina
• Austria
• Bahamas
• Canada
• Cayman Islands
• Czech Republic
• China (including Tibet and Hong Kong)
• Costa Rica
• Denmark
• Ecuador
• England
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• India
• Italy
• Japan
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Mexico
• Monaco
• Nepal
• Norway
• Peru
• Philippines
• Poland
• Russia
• St. Martin
• Sint Maarten
• Slovakia
• South Korea
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Turkey
• Vatican
• Virgin Islands (U.S. and U.K.)