I am writing this blog post late Tuesday night, January 28, 2020. There’s less than half an hour remaining in the day. Tomorrow, it’ll mark 72 hours since the sudden and tragic death of NBA legend, Kobe Bryant, former shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. As I’m sure you already know by now, Bryant …
Author Archives: Ryan Touhey
The Unknowns are the key
You may initially be perplexed by the title of this blog post. You’re probably thinking to yourself, “What the hell does that mean? The unknowns are the key?” What I mean by this saying is that unfamiliarities play a vital role in your progression through life, and there’s no better way to discover this then …
The Commitment
This is probably the toughest blog post that I’ve written. Why? Well that’s because I simply just don’t feel that I have the energy or motivation to write tonight. However, that’s no excuse for not writing at all, and that’s what this blog is about. In order to fulfill my dreams of traveling the world, …
Don’t judge a book by looking at the cover
How many times have you heard that saying? I’m sure the answer would be, “a lot.” Well, although this saying may sound a bit redundant and cliche, it really is more valuable than you might think. I learned that this statement is more relatable than I could have ever imagined. In fact, I feel it …
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Houston & Puerto Rico
During my junior and senior years of college, I participated in two mission trips that transformed me. In my junior year, I went to Beaumont, Texas, a town not far outside of Houston. I went there with 14 other students and three chaperones, just five months after Hurricane Harvey had struck back in late August …
2020 Resolutions
After going on five trips and ten plane rides in the course of eight months last year, I’m not planning on any extensive travels as of now. Believe me, I would like to, but I am just not financially able to do so. So right now, I’d like to outline my New Year’s Resolutions for …
My current status
In my last blog post, I mentioned how people should take advantage of traveling the world if they are able to do so. Right now for me, it’s a bit complicated. I’m not in a position to do that. I am not financially fit to travel the world on a full-time basis as of now …
The Gift of Traveling
Being able to see the world is something I think people should try and do as often as they can. If you keep yourself reserved to your home country, that’s completely fine, you’re entitled to living your life the way you want to. But you’re missing out on so much, trust me. To be able …
What I learned in London
London captivated my imagination from the moment I stepped onto its soil. There are so many things to do and see around the city that it’s a lot to take in. Here are 7 things you should know about visiting London. Pricey and crowded- Let’s get this out of the way shall we? London, like …
What I learned in Paris
When I went to Paris in May 2019 with my girlfriend, I had a general idea of what to expect. However, I took that expectation with a tiny pinch of salt, and prepared for myself to be blown away by what this exciting city has to offer. Here are seven things you should know about …
The World is Yours 