If you are old enough to remember the Bangles’ song “Walk like an Egyptian,” you would know that it was quite the rage during the late eighties and nineties. There is a line in the song that goes: “They spin around and…
It was my first visit to Hungary. The plan was simple. Spend three laid-back days in Budapest to see the major attractions, walk the streets, sample local food, and generally catch the Budapest vibe. My knowledge of Budapest was limited.…
A couple of months into the pandemic, my wife and I decided that it was time to start buying local. The impetus for our decision came after a visit to a local eatery. The small place, once bustling with customers…
When choosing an island to visit in Greece, I was faced with an array of options. Each offered a unique experience. I planned to land in Athens, spend a few days there, and then take the ferry or a flight…
Reboot Social is shifting gears! We are transitioning away from our consulting work to fully dedicate ourselves to our passion for racquet and paddle sports, among other pursuits. We bid farewell to deadlines and meeting rooms and embrace an opportunity…
Summer is almost here. Club championships are on. My knees are shot from too much squash and tennis. The gym feels like work, don’t need too much more of it! Heading straight for refreshments at the club bar, is probably…
If your idea of a vacation includes beaches, mountains, and palm trees, Hawaii won’t disappoint you. The palm-tree-lined beaches are beautiful. There are mountains and hiking trails aplenty. The traffic is slow and the people are laid back. Not much…
Walking the streets of Washington, D.C. during a recent visit, it occurred to me that most capital cities have the same look and feel. There are large, important-looking buildings, monuments with historical significance, museums, tourists, and a lunch crowd in…
A few weeks ago I met Myrtle Simpson. The lady is well over 80. In the 1960s she became the first woman to ski across Greenland with four others on an unsupported expedition. As this wonderfully feisty lady recounts her…
