Dr. Sid Solomon, dentist, educator and inventor, is the founder of the Center for Cosmetic, Implant & Neuromuscular Dentistry, a Los Angeles-area practice known for its innovative treatment methods and its exceptionally lofty standards for dental care. Founded in 1986 by Dr. Sid Solomon, Los Angeles patients in need of the advanced dental care provided by the Center for Cosmetic, Implant and Neuromuscular Dentistry have benefited tremendously from the multiple locations that have since been established throughout the area by Dr. Solomon.

In Dr. Sid Solomon, West Hills residents — as well as those residing throughout the entirety of the Greater Los Angeles area and beyond — have recognized the rarity of such accessibility to a professional who has long been hailed as an innovator in his field and is truly dedicated to relieving the physical and emotional pain experienced by patients due to a whole host of issues. A dentist of unparalleled expertise, Dr. Sid Solomon, DDS, has accomplished a great deal throughout his professional career and has been lauded for his continual advocacy regarding the need to create and pursue continuing education efforts and to move the field of dentistry ever forward through the use of innovative measures.

After completing his undergraduate degree at UCLA, Dr. Sid Solomon earned his doctorate from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry and officially began what can easily be described as an illustrious 30-year career in cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry. During those three decades of practice, not only has Dr. Solomon treated countless patients in need of dental care, but he has also invented Unitox, founded Solomon Consulting and served as an associate clinical professor at the UCLA School of Dentistry. Dr. Solomon has also demonstrated his own dedication to continuing education, as he has completed a number of advanced classes over the years, including Advanced Function Aesthetics, Full Mouth Reconstruction, and Practical Occlusion for the Progressive Practice, among many others.

What is your favorite thing about traveling?

Traveling is a great vehicle for spending time with my family, which is obviously very important to me.

Is traveling a hobby or a lifestyle for you? How did you get started?

I’d consider it a hobby, though I’m looking forward to it becoming more of a lifestyle in the future since it is something I have always found both inspiring and relaxing.

What is the most beautiful place you’ve been to?

The mountains, beaches and coral reefs of Bali are simply magnificent.

Do you have any exciting travel dates planned for the future?

My family and I are planning on sitting down together in order to choose a destination for our next vacation, but I have yet to be disappointed in any place we have visited.

What are some travel tips you’d give to someone inexperienced?

No matter where you are, waking up early ensures you avoid any crowds and that you don’t feel rushed to squeeze activities in.

Where would you like to go?

I’d like to take an extended trip to South Africa, but my schedule is not usually conducive to lengthy trips away from Los Angeles.

Where would you like to revisit?

I think my family and I will be going back to Bali very soon.

Do you travel alone? Why?

No, I love having my family with me whenever I travel.

If you could pick the top 3 places every person should go, what would they be?

I’d pick Big Sur, Bali, and Rome.

Do you travel light or do you pack up the house?

We tend to pack up quite a bit when we travel, but it’s usually a manageable amount.

Lee Trotman has been in the digital marketing and e-commerce space since his days at Southern California Edison. At SCE, he created digital marketing campaigns and e-commerce platforms to enhance the lives of 6.5 million customers. Then he joined Natrol Incorporated, the third largest manufacturer of nutritional supplements in the nation as the Director of Digital Marketing and E-commerce, where he created industry-specific digital campaigns designed to enhance the lives of millions of customers. With his IT background, Lee Trotman designs, redesigns and overhauls websites to optimize transactions and increase sales exponentially. His list of clients range from consumer products to energy services and solutions, and everything else in between

.

What is your favorite thing about traveling?

New life experiences. I always learn something new when traveling.

Is traveling a hobby or a lifestyle for you?

Both a lifestyle and a hobby. I suppose you could say it’s what I do to keep life interesting.

How did you get started?

As a kid, I lived in Germany, Japan and Korea before returning to the U.S.

What is the most beautiful place you’ve been to?

Aruba is absolutely gorgeous. I would have to go back soon.

Do you have any exciting travel dates planned for the future?

Yes. Back to London, and Spain in the fall.

What are some travel tips you’d give to someone inexperienced?

Get a passport, sign up for Expedia, and start searching.

Where would you like to go?

Back to Venice, Italy, Milan, Lake Como

Where would you like to revisit?

Aruba is most surely on my top 3 places to go back to.

Do you travel alone? Why?

No. Traveling with people is more fun.

If you could pick the top 3 places every person should go, what would they be?

New York, D.C. and London.

Do you travel light or do you pack up the house?

Travel light. Nothing can ruin a trip more than being over burdened with too much stuff. If you have too little stuff, it becomes a daring adventure.

A physician specializing in obstetrics, gynecology and IVF, Dr. Raouf Farag continues to treat patients at his Central Coast practice with the care and compassion for which he is known throughout the Gosford, New South Wales area. A longstanding advocate for a high level of personalization in all aspects of medical care, Dr. Farag and his staff have gone to great lengths to ensure that each and every patient seeking medical care through the Central Coast office is provided the opportunity to thoroughly discuss the many available treatment options in order to ensure the best possible patient outcome is achieved.

Dr. Farag’s office is equipped with the most recent advancements in medical technology, and the IVF specialist has long been committed to continuing education opportunities in order to ensure his patients have access to a wide range of treatment options. This philosophy regarding the desire for continually seeking strategies for progress and improvement pervades every aspect of Dr. Farag’s practice, including all facets of obstetric and gynecological care.

Recognizing the fact that pregnancy is a life-altering experience that ought to be comfortable and enjoyable, Dr. Farag and his staff — which includes several midwives and sonographers — do everything within their power to ensure that patients receive an exceptional level of highly personalized care throughout the entirety of the pregnancy and extending all the way through to the postnatal period.

Providing an exceptional degree of flexibility in the patient care services available through his office, Dr. Farag is frequently lauded for his exacting approach in designing a patient care plan along with his willingness to make time in his schedule in order to address any issue a patient may be experiencing. Utilizing an innovative model in which to provide operative obstetrics along with other varied medical services, Dr. Farag has earned a reputation for providing patients with consistently exceptional medical care.

What is your favorite thing about traveling?

There are so many benefits to frequent travel, particularly with regard to education and the opportunity for cultural experiences.

Is traveling a hobby or a lifestyle for you? How did you get started?

For me, it is more of a hobby. It is not very often that I am able to spend much time away from my practice.

What is the most beautiful place you’ve been to?

The Iberian Peninsula is stunning, with Galicia being a particular favorite of mine.

Do you have any exciting travel dates planned for the future?

Not at the moment, but I have been considering where I might go the next time I have a chance to travel.

What are some travel tips you’d give to someone inexperienced?

Travel in the manner that suits you best. I prefer to plan well ahead and to thoroughly research a location, but I have many friends who prefer to travel in a much more spontaneous fashion.

Where would you like to go?

I would like to visit Timor, especially some of its offshore islands like Jaco and Atauro.

Where would you like to revisit?

I’d like to spend some more time in Spain as well as parts of the Northeast in the United States

Do you travel alone? Why?

I like to bring friends and family along when I travel, in part for companionship but also for a whole host of other reasons.

If you could pick the top 3 places every person should go, what would they be?

Galicia, Spain will always be one of my first recommendations, and I think it would be worth spending extended periods of time in either India or Japan.

Do you travel light or do you pack up the house?

If I am going someplace for an extended period of time, I am very likely to pack up the house.

Recognizing the need to provide a greater degree of accessibility to highly individualized academic programs as well as an environment entirely conducive to the achievement of student learning goals, Scott Groza co-founded the Groza Learning Center as a means through which this critical need could be met. An educator with well over a decade of prior teaching experience, Scott, along with fellow co-founder Christy Groza, has worked diligently to ensure that each student is able to benefit from the challenging and enjoyable academic environment made available through the Groza Learning Center.

Residing in Southern California for many years, Scott feels a great sense of pride in the rigorous learning environment he has made available to students in the area in need of a personalized approach that ensures they are able to achieve their individual academic goals. Located in Pacific Palisades, Scott selected the location for the Groza Learning Center based on a number of critical factors, with the positive impact of the natural surroundings ranking as most important among them. The interior décor is similarly oriented around the goal of creating the most ideal learning environment for students, and the results thus far clearly indicate this focus has had a critical and overwhelmingly positive impact on student achievement.

As an educator, Scott has long been a proponent of the academic benefits associated with immersive experiences and has taken advantage of every travel opportunity he has had over the years. Scott’s varied travels have played a role in shaping his beliefs regarding best practices in education, and many of the most effective strategies used at the Groza Learning Center have been at least partially inspired by something learned during one of his countless travel experiences. Despite having traveled all over the world, Scott maintains that there is simply no place that can compare with Southern California.

What is your favorite thing about traveling?

The experience of traveling is personally enriching in so many ways, and I love the endless educational opportunities that exist through travel.

Is traveling a hobby or a lifestyle for you? How did you get started?

Education is such a central part of my life that travel — being a natural extension of education — is certainly more of a lifestyle than a hobby.

What is the most beautiful place you’ve been to?

Alaska. I experienced a state of perpetual awe as I explored this state.

Do you have any exciting travel dates planned for the future?

I’ve always wanted to visit Australia- it ranks high on my list.

What are some travel tips you’d give to someone inexperienced?

I prefer to make detailed travel plans well in advance and make sure I incorporate a wide range of contingencies when creating those plans. Also, hiring a professional to coordinate travel can make for unique experiences you wouldn’t be able to arrange on your own.

Where would you like to go?

I’ve been thinking I’d like to see Iceland sometime in the future.

Where would you like to revisit?

Italy will always be my first choice, but I prefer to go someplace I’ve never seen before.

Do you travel alone? Why?

I prefer company when I travel, but I also try to avoid traveling with a large group.

If you could pick the top 3 places every person should go, what would they be?

Rome, Athens and Barcelona.

Do you travel light or do you pack up the house?

I try to pack light, but it’s always difficult to avoid bringing more than is necessary.

A financial services professional with close to three decades of experience in critical leadership positions, Darren Pawski is currently offering his exceptional insight and expertise to clients throughout Western Australia in his role as the managing director of Synergy Financial Solutions. Mr. Pawski is responsible for the oversight of every aspect of mortgage services for the boutique financial services firm, and he has worked diligently to ensure that the firm is able to consistently exceed client expectations while providing a holistic approach to finance and mortgage services.

While Mr. Pawski can point to nearly 30 years of practical industry experience that includes time spent working with Commonwealth Bank and a variety of other industry-leading institutions, he has nonetheless remained impressively dedicated to pursuing additional professional certifications and has taken advantage of countless academic opportunities as well. The graduate of Deakin University holds a Diploma of Financial Planning and has also earned his Certificate IV in Mortgage Broking from Kaplan. Mr. Pawski is also currently enrolled at Edith Cowan University as he pursues a Master of Finance and Banking degree.

Known for his tremendous work ethic and his unwavering devotion to his responsibilities in providing the best possible finance and mortgage services to clients, Mr. Pawski has managed to orient his busy schedule in such a way that he is still able to dedicate a considerable amount of time performing volunteer work in the support of a variety of worthwhile causes. Though he is incredibly active in a number of charitable endeavors, Mr. Pawski has continually supported the aged-care sector and has spent countless hours in the company of nursing home residents throughout Perth as well as the whole of Western Australia.

What is your favorite thing about traveling?

Traveling gives me the opportunity to develop an understanding of other perspectives and to gain a greater depth of knowledge regarding a culture that may be different from my own.

Is traveling a hobby or a lifestyle for you? How did you get started?

I’d say it’s more of a hobby. I just enjoy the experience and the ability to discover new things.

What is the most beautiful place you’ve been to?

Belize is phenomenal, as are several places throughout Argentina.

Do you have any exciting travel dates planned for the future?

I’m hoping to spend some time in Hawaii in the near future.

What are some travel tips you’d give to someone inexperienced?

I’ve heard it said that the best way to travel is to do so without much forethought, but I like to do quite a bit of research before I even begin making firm plans to travel.

Where would you like to go?

I’ve always wanted to go to Okinawa, so hopefully I’ll be able to do so before too long.

Where would you like to revisit?

I think I’d like to spend more time in Argentina.

Do you travel alone? Why?

I can see the benefits of traveling alone or with a group, so I’ve tried to do both.

If you could pick the top 3 places every person should go, what would they be?

The Andes, the Amazon and the Himalayas.

Do you travel light or do you pack up the house?

I prefer to travel light. It is just the most practical way to travel.

Dr. Karl Jobst is a dentist practicing in Grove, Oklahoma, where he has lived and worked ever since he founded Grand Lake Dental in 1998. The practice is known as one of the most technologically advanced facilities in the region, enabling Dr. Jobst to treat patients using the most cutting-edge methodologies and, in many cases, in a minimally invasive manner that dramatically improves upon standard practices. The Grove, OK, dentist is also able to offer patients an impressive degree of experience and expertise, as Karl Jobst, DDS, has long understood the importance of continuing education opportunities and is one of the most credentialed dentists in the entire state of Oklahoma.

Before earning the right to place “Karl Jobst, DDS, Grove, OK,” on the door of his practice, Dr. Jobst attended Missouri State University and earned an undergraduate degree as well as acceptance to the University of Tennessee College of Dental Medicine. It was there that Dr. Jobst earned his degree in dentistry in 1998, the same year he would go on to open the practice that would ultimately become Grand Lake Dental. Dr. Jobst has only continued to add to his impressive academic achievements, as he has completed several postgraduate programs from the Las Vegas Institute and the University of Southern California.

According to Dr. Karl Jobst, Grove, OK, has been everything he had hoped it would be, and the native of Lamar, Missouri, proudly refers to the Grand Lake Area as his home. During his spare time away from his busy dental practice, Dr. Jobst is an avid pilot who holds a private pilot’s license and has completed more than 600 flight hours. A seasoned world traveler, Dr. Jobst is equally content to spend time in the company of family and friends and to volunteer in his church and his community.

What is your favorite thing about traveling?

Sometimes it’s just nice to spend some time in a place that is completely different than home. I love where I live and can’t ever imagine living anyplace else, but it is important to experience the unique aspects of locations all over the world.

Is traveling a hobby or a lifestyle for you? How did you get started?

It’s a hobby for me. I’m deeply committed to my dental practice, but I love to travel and I love to fly, so I try to do so as often as I am able.

What is the most beautiful place you’ve been to?

I’ve been to Alaska a few times and have just been in awe of its vastness.

Do you have any exciting travel dates planned for the future?

I don’t have any firm plans in place at the moment, but I hope to begin doing some travel research soon. I’d like to visit Austria as well as several other places throughout the region.

What are some travel tips you’d give to someone inexperienced?

I think it’s important to select a destination based on its appeal to the individual traveler rather than its overall appeal to travelers in general.

Where would you like to go?

I’ve always wanted to see Prague and Vienna.

Where would you like to revisit?

I think Alaska is a wonderful destination that I will happily return to time and again.

Do you travel alone? Why?

I like to travel with friends and family, but I have enjoyed a few solo trips in the past.

If you could pick the top 3 places every person should go, what would they be?

Anchorage, Stockholm and Helsinki.

Do you travel light or do you pack up the house?

It really depends on where I am going and how I am getting there. I’ve traveled light for backpacking trips with multiple destinations, but I’ve also packed up the house for extended vacations in a single location

An international business expert currently serving in the role of president and CEO of Vivier Group, Luigi Wewege has developed a reputation as a highly respected financial services professional and has enjoyed the type of unparalleled success only possible through a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience. In addition to his leadership position with Vivier Group, Mr. Wewege is also managing partner with Palmetto Global Ventures and executive chairman of Nikau Global, and his ability to be such a highly effective leader in each of these unique positions demonstrates his commitment and his diligence in every professional endeavor.

As the president and CEO of Vivier Group, Mr. Wewege is responsible for overseeing all aspects of business operations to ensure clients of the boutique financial services provider are able to achieve the best possible outcome through th e firm’s high-performing financial services packages. With Palmetto Global Ventures, Mr. Wewege in centrally involved with the company’s efforts with regard to its consulting efforts and provides specific guidance in his unique areas of expertise, including private equity, management advisory, investment banking and corporate finance.

Finally, Mr. Wewege’s role with Nikau Global similarly draws on his unique international business experience, and Mr. Wewege’s insight regarding international importation and exportation has made the firm’s market-readiness consulting services among the most sought-after in the industry due to the consistently outstanding insight on the many factors that have an impact on importing and exporting efficacy. Given his diverse skill set and his exceptional degree of diligence in all pursuits, it should come as no surprise that Mr. Wewege is able to effectively manage such a wide range of professional responsibilities.

Due to his many professional ventures, Mr. Wewege frequently travels all over the world for business purposes, and he even earned his MBA from the MIB School of Management in Trieste, Italy, where he focused on international business.

What is your favorite thing about traveling?

It depends on the destination, but there’s usually a great opportunity to meet new people or to spend time catching up with old friends.

Is traveling a hobby or a lifestyle for you? How did you get started?

It’s a lifestyle. My business demands frequent travel, and I’ve always been inclined to explore new places.

What is the most beautiful place you’ve been to?

Venice is just beyond comparison.

Do you have any exciting travel dates planned for the future?

I’ll be departing for New Zealand for business in the near future.

What are some travel tips you’d give to someone inexperienced?

It’s just more fun to always travel light.

Where would you like to go?

There are a lot of places in South America I’d like to see.

Where would you like to revisit?

New Zealand is always great, and I’d go back to Venice in a heartbeat.

Do you travel alone? Why?

Most of the time I travel alone, usually because it is a relatively brief business trip.

If you could pick the top 3 places every person should go, what would they be?

Venice, Italy; Interlaken, Switzerland; and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.

Do you travel light or do you pack up the house?

I prefer to travel very light.