Learning To Be a Tour Guide in Nepal Maybe a new profession? Well, technically been something in the works for some time Mike’s Blog 190 Greetings from Kathmandu, Nepal – the capital – or epicenter – of a tourism economy. As it starts to settle in that I’ll be living in a more tourism centered country (Thailand) I realize how …
Will Living in Thailand Make You Lazy?
The hustle and bustle – does it drive you? Mike’s Blog 188 On the second city of our four city Southeast Asia tour and Wendy and I are considering every stop. After Manila, we had some chats with other internet business owners and they gave some input about moving to Chiang Mai, Thailand, that many who go there get too …
First Leg of Southeast Asia Trip – Philippines, Check!
We are just finishing our first “leg”/ country / week of our Wendy/Mike family relocation exploration trip. How time flies. Mike’s Blog 187 On the move, well as much as possible without the traffic, here in the Philippines. It is Wendy’s first time to Philippines and she is getting the full experience – well in some major cities at least. …
The Next Week of the Wendy and Mike Relocation Exploration
What is next on the agenda – we have almost completed the first country on our 4 country journey – Philippines. Went through Manila and Cebu – met our team, hosted a couple full day training workshops, and will be doing some school visits before heading to the next place – Thailand. Tuesday early morning flight from Manila to Chiang …
Leveraging This Exploration Trip as a Time to Reflect and Re-Invent
Wendy and I often take these few week trips away from the normal grind. I think the last one was last Chinese New Year when we took Maggie and went to her friend’s remote house east of Shenzhen by the beach. Not much internet, just did some writing and reflecting. And reading. I have only been on this trip for …
How to Improve Your YouTube Channel with Visuals
How to Improve Your YouTube Channel with Visuals YouTube has been able to garner massive popularity among internet users to stay glued to their computers, smartphones and tablets to view viral videos, cat videos and virtually anything that they want to view. A lot of bewilderment is expressed by people with regard to means that enable these channels and videos …
How to Use Quora for Marketing
How to Use Quora for Marketing All enterprises and brands are on the perpetual lookout for new techniques and means of getting connected with their prospective customers. They are also searching for ways to become the leader of the pack and portray their knowledge and prowess of the industry. Quora is a neglected marketing platform that can assist you promote …
Instagram Story-Perfect Dimensions and Best Practices
Instagram Story-Perfect Dimensions and Best Practices The new feature in Instagram that lets us share photos with our friends in a moment is simply marvelous. It seems like ages when we used to listen to the disgusting ring whenever we attempted to connect to the internet using our dial-up modem and now we are in an era where even a …
Perfect YouTube Thumbnail Size and Best Practices
Perfect YouTube Thumbnail Size and Best Practices If you intend to accumulate more eyeballs for your YouTube videos, you can employ thumbnail images to get them quickly. Thumbnail images have the same significance as the video’s title if you are aiming to get more views. These images attract your audience and assist in making you stand out from the crowd. …
Back To Business In Saigon
Back To Business in Saigon Just can’t seem to stop hearing about this place Things are booming in Saigon, Vietnam! Mike’s Blog 170 Less than a year ago I took my first trip to Saigon, aka HCMC and this place is growing like crazy. Got an early bird ticket to DCxSGN a few months ago and honestly forgot about the …
Preparing to Return to China
Preparing to Return to China Wow, that was fast – well – not really! Mike’s Blog 166 Mikesblog.com/chinareturn2018 Its that time again – time to board the flight and fly to the other side of the world – to China. This time I am ready to go back more than ever. The trip served the main purpose – kids to …
Hello Colombia – Business Expansion Trip
Hello Colombia – Business Expansion Trip Yes, on top of all this madness – I’m going to Colombia for a couple days. Mike’s Blog 165 Mikesblog.com/visitcolombia While planning this USA trip, I have been in discussions in Global From Asia expanding to Colombia and South America. Claudia which helped out with the China business workshop in Florida is a podcast …
Road trip with the Kids
Road trip with the Kids On the road again…. Mike’s Blog 164 https://mikesblog.com/kidsroadtrip We are on the road. Sticking in Florida – China Business Workshop just wrapped up a bit ago and time to enjoy the weekend. No more bugging my parents for a ride, rented a car for the rest of the trip. Nancy my sister in law took …
Hello and Goodbye – Visiting Family Back Home In America
Hello and Goodbye – Visiting Family Back Home In America Sometimes it is more challenging to see someone and then quickly depart again than to not reunite after all. Does that make sense? Mike’s Blog 163 About a bit over a week into the USA trip. Beginning of the trip we “front loaded” time with my parents to make sure …
Appreciate the Cards You Are Dealt
Appreciate the Cards You Are Dealt Mike’s Blog 162 Well, been a few days now in Florida – and already missing Wendy, my wife. Still a big shocker on that hard decision to have to leave her by herself in Hong Kong International Airport and separate her from her kids for a few weeks. Sure, we can harp on this …