Gadiel is back in the motherland. 🇩🇴 Recording from Santo Domingo, Gadiel talks about traveling to the Dominican Republic alone, reconnecting with his roots, and why he believes everyone should experience solo travel at least once. From Dominican “island time” and incredible food to the freedom of traveling alone, this episode becomes a deeper conversation about work, mental health, community, and whether the American grind has made us forget how to actually live.
Episode 64 comes to you directly from the Dominican Republic.
Gadiel reflects on the freedom of solo travel and how being back in his family's homeland has changed his perspective on everyday life. He compares the slower Dominican lifestyle with the constant urgency of the United States and explains why taking time away from work, phones, routines, and other people's expectations can be so valuable.
In this episode:
• Traveling alone to the Dominican Republic
• Using credit card rewards to travel
• Dominican Republic vs. American lifestyle
• NYC hustle vs. Dominican “island time”
• Why everyone should experience solo travel
• Traveling alone vs. traveling with friends
• Reconnecting with Dominican culture and heritage
• Poverty and economic struggles in DR
• Why Dominican food deserves more recognition
• Mental health and disconnecting from work
• Creating experiences instead of living for your job
• Individualism vs. community
• Returning to your roots for creative inspiration