by Deborah LeFrank | Dec 29, 2015 | Blog, Business Life Stories, Journeys, Personal Stories, Travel Stories
It was an amazing year. It was a helluva year. The quote above reflects both of these feelings in me. The background map is Paris, the city of light that became ground zero for despair and hope. The horrific events of November 13th were contrasted with the positive...
by Deborah LeFrank | Oct 29, 2015 | Blog, Journeys, Travel Stories
Have you ever tasted Prosecco? It’s light and sparkling, a fantastic refresher for your taste buds and spirit. And when shared with others it brings a round of smiles. Perfecto. On a rowing tour in Italy one of my travel goals was to have a glass of Prosecco a day....
by Deborah LeFrank | Aug 10, 2015 | Blog, Journeys, Personal Stories, Travel Stories
After a recent trip to Haida Gwaii, I have been contemplating my travel bucket list, places I long to visit. Haida Gwaii is a dream destination. This beautiful archipelago off the northwest coast of Canada, a place some would say is the “trip of a lifetime”. It lived...
by Deborah LeFrank | Jun 23, 2015 | Blog, Journeys, Personal Stories
How would you like others to remember you? How do you honour the legacy of your loved ones? I recently heard about Daniel Mermoud a master craftsmen and model ship builder. In the last 50+ years he has created 61 ships of various sizes and historical pedigree. Check...
by Deborah LeFrank | May 14, 2015 | Blog, Journeys
Living in Victoria, BC on southern Vancouver Island surrounded by the cool waters of the Pacific Ocean, the opportunities for adventure travel are never far away. I first heard about Maple Leaf Adventures from my colleague Briony Penn who has been one of their...
by Deborah LeFrank | Apr 8, 2015 | Blog, Business Life Stories, Journeys, Personal Stories
It’s interesting to hear the choice of words used when a career journey ends. Maybe its the “tire” in Retirement that I find kind of tiring. It’s so much more positive to focus on Accomplishment! The end or transition in a career journey is an...