Happy Birthday, Manfred


In today’s Atlantic Corridor meeting between Ismar in Campo Grande, Brazil, and Monica in Adelaide, Australia, the conversation revolved around the themes of motivation, perseverance, and personal growth, inspired by Nathalie’s participation in the DMZ marathon. Nathalie, at 51 years old, completed a challenging 33-kilometre marathon under extreme conditions in Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Ismar,…
Rosii spent a week in Jericoacoara. I fell in love with this place. When I worked for a Travel Agency many years ago, I always sold holidays to this place, but had never been there myself. It’s really beautiful. Jericoacoara is a small town. The power cables are underground, which is not back in São…
The next morning, I parked the Pink Lady in a car park not far from the Hospice and walked through delightful streets with mixed old and new cobblestones. I wasn’t really expecting this because I was wearing high heels. (I had reserved a table in a rather elegant restaurant). So, dear ladies, my advice is,…
I parked my Pink Lady by the beach and a café. I wanted to stretch my legs. Sitting on a stone a little further down was an elderly man. I couldn’t really tell his age; his face was marked by life and experience. I felt somehow drawn to him and sat down close by. His…
Ismar in Campo Grande, Brazil and Monica, in Adelaide, South Australia explored the challenges in healthcare systems in Brazil and Australia, highlighting issues like long wait times and corruption. They connected these challenges to broader societal problems, emphasizing the decline in respect for public servants and the importance of education and civic responsibility in shaping…
Navigating Work and Travel: Insights from Heiko’s Global Training Journey In today’s interconnected business world, professionals are often required to travel across borders to share expertise, support teams, and streamline operations. Yet, the whirlwind of work trips often comes with a steep personal cost. Heiko, a member of our Brida Community, recently returned from a…