Tag: personal growth

  • My life in Hong Kong: The journey of an unexpected outsider

    My life in Hong Kong: The journey of an unexpected outsider

    Hong Kong came to my life quite unexpectedly. It was never part of a grand plan or personal goal I had envisioned. What began as a three-month assignment eventually turned into a five-year permanent relocation. Hong Kong became my new home. Hong Kong’s economic opportunities are remarkable. It’s economy and business-friendly environment reflects its unique…

  • Walking The Camino de Santiago: A Metaphor of Life and Adventure in Spain

    Walking The Camino de Santiago: A Metaphor of Life and Adventure in Spain

    Last month, I completed The Camino del Norte (Northern Way), one of the several routes of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. It was in fact my second Camino after completing Camino Frances (French Way) a year ago. This time, I did it together with my wife and we covered a total of 345km across three…

  • Out Of The Comfort Zone

    In Paulo Coelho’s novel the Alchemist, Santiago is a shepherd who decides to pursue a recurring dream in search of a treasure that lays hidden in the pyramids of Egypt. The story of Santiago teaches us many lessons; resilience, perseverance, self-growth and purpose. This was only possible because he left the comfort of his routine…