I met Ruslan at a Spanish meetup group a few months ago and we recorded an episode in September 2025 as I wanted to know more about what brought him from his hometown in Russia all the way to the midwest. We chat about the emotional side of moving and how important it is just to trust yourself when choosing where and where to live.

Maybe it’s the long awaited springtime but I’m catching a new wave of motivation to update you on more recent trips. I have a lot to fill you in on with my trip to Asia in October, San Diego in December and Mexico City this past February. I can confirm the warmer climate trips have made a huge difference in making it through the long midwest winters. Stay tuned!