I joined a group of solo travelers taking a walk to the historic fort in Old San Jua.  We saw beautiful sweeping views of the sea. The plan was to head back the same way we came. I suggested a walk through town to get a contrasting view.

As we walked past a historic square and across cobble stone streets, our heads turned to the right.  We discovered a street decorated with a rainbow of colored umbrellas. It drew us in. it got us to pause and lose ourselves in the moment.

The shared...

As an adventure seeker, I say "yes" to novel road trips. The aim of this one was to debut my story about my overnight experience in New York City at a storytelling show named "Maan, You've Got To Hear This".

Nestled deep in Bushwick, Brooklyn, I discovered its venue."Precious Metals Bar" an electic space cleverly designed which magically makes a former industrial setting feel homey.

The stories were very personal. There was a lot of deep listening. We witnessed and felt a wide range of...