by Carolin Rathbun | Jun 11, 2024 | Life Lessons & Business Insight
I remember learning to dive. I was about six years old. We were on vacation in California. My family (mom, dad, two older sisters and I), plus my aunt, had driven from Ontario, Canada, across the United States, and were now staying in a motel. This was a big deal....
by Carolin Rathbun | Dec 19, 2023 | Life Lessons & Business Insight
One thing I love about travelling is that it allows me to meet people doing what they love. From fellow tourists at B&B’s excited to explore new locations and share stories about where they’ve been, to locals proud to tell me about their home and offer...
by Carolin Rathbun | Dec 12, 2023 | Life Lessons & Business Insight
Kia ora (Hello) from Auckland, New Zealand! For the next three and a half months, I'll be exploring this beautiful country from north to south and back again; another bucket list location to check off my list. It's funny, often on the first few days of a new journey,...
by Carolin Rathbun | Nov 28, 2023 | Life Lessons & Business Insight
This past weekend, I attended Santa Day. The town where I’m staying was abuzz with activities. Shops were having holiday sales. Community groups were handing popcorn, hot chocolate, and cookies to passersby. And there were plenty of free activities such as hay...
by Carolin Rathbun | Mar 14, 2023 | Life Lessons & Business Insight
Yesterday, I spent the morning exploring an incredible garden in Cornwall, UK, called The Lost Gardens of Heligan. For over 400 years, the Tremayne family has owned the estate. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the gardens and grounds were carefully laid out and...
by Carolin Rathbun | Jan 3, 2023 | Life Lessons & Business Insight
Was there a moment that changed your life? One I recall vividly happened in September 2003. Under The Tuscan Sun had just come out in theatres. I emerged from the movie changed. Frances Mayes’ story planted a seed in me. She showed me a possibility I...
