A.L. BakkeExpat Life: The Emotional BaggageWhile moving outside your home country can be exhilarating, full of excitement and opportunities for growth, there is a dimmer side to the…4 min read·May 27, 2024----
A.L. BakkeExpat Life: Educational Adventures While Living AbroadYou’re not a citizen. You’re not an immigrant. You’re not a tourist. You’re an expat.5 min read·Dec 27, 2023----
A.L. BakkeIsrael & the Jewish People: A Legacy of ResilienceI first visited Israel 7 years ago as a tourist. I didn’t know much of what to expect, and so I did my best to release my expectations and…7 min read·Oct 23, 2023----
A.L. BakkeThe Philosophy of Grit & How it Can Elevate Your LifeGrit. We usually think it’s for cowboys & soldiers, outdoor survivalists and those “come what may” Rosie the Riveter types. People with…3 min read·Sep 15, 2023----
A.L. BakkeThe Death of an Artist: The Creative Spark & How to Resurrect ItThat new recipe you tried. The DIY renovation project you embarked on that one weekend. The unlikely solution you came up with at your last…4 min read·Aug 26, 2023----
A.L. BakkeGaining Weight(s) — All the Reasons Why Women (Especially) Should Weight TrainOver the past few years, fitness culture has exploded as so many people are hitting the gym, embarking on a new weight loss plan or trying…5 min read·Aug 7, 2023----
A.L. BakkeThe Titanic & Other Oceanic TragediesMan has been tantalized and terrified by the ocean for thousands of years. Many a book, film and historical event have been set against…3 min read·Jul 9, 2023----
A.L. BakkeThe Good & Evil of AIArtificial Intelligence. It has been the inspiration of many Hollywood scripts and other works of fiction but today it is the intrigue and…4 min read·Jun 18, 2023----
A.L. BakkeSix Unique Honeymoon DestinationsSo, you just got married to the love of your life and you’re ready to hop on a plane and celebrate your new life together in an exciting…4 min read·May 27, 2023----
