Lopatin is passionate about travel, particularly travel that takes him to exotic destinations overseas. So far, he has traveled to fifty-three countries on four continents. He believes travel is one of the best ways to expand his horizons. It provides him with perspectives and points of view that he would not have developed had he stayed at home. He says that with travel he has become more familiar with people having different philosophies of life, cultural and religious beliefs, and lifestyle traditions. Additionally, he says that with travel, he's gained a better perspective on who he is and...