In just a few days, I leave for my very first trip to the Middle East. I am looking forward to the trip, I must say. Should I be lucky enough to visit all the emirates of the UAE by the end of my vacation, I will have reached 100 countries based on the Travelers Century Club list. Never in a million years did I ever think I would be able to reach such a number. Travel yes and travel to a lot of countries true. But, 100 countries, it never crossed my mind until a few years ago.

I do have so much to be thankful for. I have truly been blessed.

It's been nearly thirty years now since I began traveling. I remember very vividly dressing up in a suit for my very first trip to Spain. Nowadays, I try to dress as comfortable as possible. I love to fly, I really really do.