It's Time For Recess

Travelling to 13 different countries for work sounds like an incredible experience, but how different is it from travelling for fun? In this episode, I'm joined by my colleague, Zach, to talk about his work travels around the world, from his home country of India to destinations across different continents. We compare cultural differences, discuss the places that surprised him the most, and share memorable encounters with locals along the way.

We also reflect on how experiencing different countries and cultures has shaped his perspectives, challenged his expectations, and changed the way he sees the world.

What is it actually like to live and work on a cruise ship for months at a time? In this episode, I’m joined by Paul to go behind the scenes of cruise ship life. We talk about working on a cruise ship, the things passengers never see, and some of the funny and unforgettable moments from his time at sea.

We also dive into Paul's favourite destinations, memorable travel stories, and how spending years living at sea changed the way he thinks about travel, work, and life.

The FIFA World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events in the world, but what is it actually like beyond the matches? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jen Fry for a conversation about the intersection of sports, travel, geography, and culture.

We explore how major sporting events bring people together. We also dive into what fans can expect from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, from navigating travel across three host countries to the logistics and planning required to move millions of people through unfamiliar places. This episode offers a unique perspective on what it takes to create a truly global gathering.

Every trip comes with unexpected moments and stories that somehow get funnier over time. In this episode, I’m joined by my friends—Milena, Lauren, and Nick L.—for a casual conversation about some of our travel experiences, from exploring Vietnam, Portugal, and Thailand to local adventures in British Columbia, Canada.

We share the good and the bad, funny moments, and travel mishaps that come with being out in the world, along with the small experiences that ended up becoming the most memorable. Whether it’s things going completely to plan or completely off track, this episode is all about the stories that make travelling worth it.

Coffee might feel like an everyday routine, but what happens when it becomes something you travel for? In this episode, I’m joined by Wendy, who has explored different parts of the world through coffee. We talk about how her journey started, the unique ways coffee is prepared and enjoyed across cultures, and how coffee culture can look completely different depending on where you are.

We also dive into how her coffee journey shifted her perspective, and what these experiences reveal about culture, connection, and even your own habits back home.

In this episode, we continue the conversation on solo travelling in your twenties with my friends—Joanna, Meg, and Jayson. We dive deeper into the moments that made solo travel unforgettable, from funny and unexpected local encounters to meaningful connections with strangers.

We also reflect on what solo travel taught us about ourselves, the new perspectives we gained, and how being on your own in unfamiliar places can change the way you see the world.

Solo travelling in your twenties sounds like a dream, but what’s it actually like once you’re on your own? In this episode, I’m joined by three friends—Joanna, Meg, and Jayson—for a laid-back discussion about their solo travel experiences. We talk about what pushed them to take that first solo trip, the expectations they had going in, and the realities they discovered once they were actually out there navigating new places by themselves.

Take me back to the good old days when laughter, fun and games at recess were everyday gifts. I am joined with my childhood friends, RJ Guatlo, Kwame Jampoh and Sherlyn Lima on a trip down memory lane. We share our favourite childhood memories and reflect on how we've changed over the years, but also how we've remained exactly the same. We also look back at our dream careers as a kid and how our environment growing up shaped our perspectives on diversity, sustainability and more! It's, literally, Time For Recess!   

2020 was a crazy year that put to the test our ability to be resilient in the face of new challenges and new expectations. That's why it is more important than ever to keep our mental health in check, especially as we are spending more time isolated at home with fewer in-person social connection. 

Part 3 is all about mental wellness, as Joanna, Victor, Brielle and I each share our own practical steps and actions for coping with challenges and refocusing our energy on what's important to us. Essentialism, mindfulness, and self-care check-ins are just some of the wellness practices we discuss. Finally, we reflect on our key takeaways and mindset shifts that helped us keep our mental health in check. 

Thank you for tuning in to It's Time For Recess and for your support throughout 2020. Wishing you a happy new year and all the best in 2021!

Mental wellness - it's all about setting the right intention, saying "no" to something so that we have the capacity to say "yes" to our mental health. In Part 2, I continue my conversation with Joanna Zhao, Victor Tang and Brielle Man to discuss how things like toxic masculinity and the traditional expectations in Asian culture may be impacting mental well-being as we are growing up. We also look at barriers to mental wellness, whether it be financial, social or systemic barriers, but we also explore how we might even be creating barriers for ourselves.