I Took a Stranger to the World’s Most Beautiful Country

We traveled to Manila to find a stranger willing to join us on a spontaneous adventure, eventually inviting Trish to leave the Philippines with us after she received support from her family and workplace. We brought her and Stefan to Palau, where we scuba-dived with sharks, explored pristine islands and beaches, went cliff-jumping, and enjoyed karaoke with new friends. Through conversations, meditation, and a card game, we reflected on gratitude, stepping outside our comfort zones, and Stefan officially joining our traveling team.