"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you imagined." -Henry David Thoreau
“Is it going to rain today?” I asked our safari guide Mike.“No,” he said with a smile. Then after a few seconds he continued, “But you never know. Global warming has got us all mixed up. The seasons are changing.”In Kenya, Mike went on to say, farmers could plant their crops based on knowing that …
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Antarctica holds a key role in addressing climate change. I traveled there in 2017 on an expedition led by Robert Swan, polar explorer, and his nonprofit, 2041 Foundation. As Rob explains, Antarctica is kind of like earth's pristine memory bank. By preserving Antarctica as a place of science and peace, unowned by any nation, we …
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For full description of this tshirt blogging series, please visit this page. DAY 2: Manai Design Two super cool dudes with a love of the outdoors created Manai Design Co and I fell in love with their brand and mission instantly. They've created tshirts and memorabilia that are inspired by nature and perfect for your …
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“You know, I’m glad you want to do a lot of touristy stuff because when [my last friend] visited, all we did was drink excessively and party.” This is what you hear when you visit one of your best guy friends halfway across the world. My buddy Christian moved to Seoul, South Korea in spring …
Heart racing. Shivers. It’s so cold. Hold the brake. Honk the horn. Lean in to the curve. I’m so glad I have gloves. Motorbiking northern Vietnam was a series of abrupt thoughts and cool weather. Having spent the last month in the tropics, I wasn’t used to wearing socks to bed or needing a windbreaker …
Maggie Dewane 