A magical stay only 12km from Stepantsminda, our hilltop Airbnb offered breathtaking views of Mt. Kazbek and Mt. Shani. After weeks of hotel-hopping, it became the escape we had been dreaming of and beyond our expectations.

It's time to continue the road trip to our ultimate destination, the place we fell in love with on Google, Stepantsminda. A design hotel called Rooms Kazbegi sits in the depths of the valleys with 360-degree views of mountains.

It was time to embark on the journey to the Georgian Caucasus mountains, and the first leg was an overnight in Gudauri, about 3 hours from Telavi.

Following our getaway in Menavi, we arrived in Telavi, also in the Kakheti wine region of Georgia, which was the perfect stopover as we slowly made our way to the mountains in Georgia.

It was time to leave the capital, Tbilisi, and explore rural Georgia. So, we hired a car for a few weeks and plotted an itinerary to provide us with a sample of Georgian nature, as the mountains were calling us.

Tbilisi, you are a melting pot of music, food, cocktails, wine and inspiring architecture. This European city sings all day and night.

Recently, I was featured in an episode of the groundbreaking podcast "I Used to be Somebody," hosted by the insightful Carl Landau. This opportunity was the perfect moment to reflect on my career and personal journey and connect with an audience eager to redefine retirement and embark on fulfilling second acts.

Sailing into Cape Town was a surreal experience; this destination has been on our travel wishlist for nearly two decades.

Flamingoes, sand dunes, desert, and moonscapes—welcome to Namibia, country no. 89 on our journey!

An unexpected adventure in São Tomé, but with all things travel, you must go with the flow, and Mother Nature always has the upper hand.