The weather in L.A. has been all over the place lately.  Warm, sunny mornings followed by chilly evenings, followed by rainy days, followed by bright clear skies.  All this changing weather has reminded me of my camping wardrobe.  I learned … Continue reading →

“When were you most happy?” This was a question posed to me and a roomful of my colleagues by the Center for Work Life Balance at USC.  We were arranged into small groups of about 8 people each.  After thinking about … Continue reading →

Next week will be 18 months since I quit my job of 8 years as an adviser for international students and scholars at USC.  It was my first job out of college. I learned about the world of work and … Continue reading →

Welcome to Connected Tours.  We are a tour company specializing in camping trips across California for international students and scholars studying at U.S. universities and language schools. Check out the Photo Gallery to see the places I’ve traveled and led … Continue reading →