Tag: comfort zone
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Find your tribe
Zimbabwe — July 2022 The friends you make traveling are different. Novel experiences have a way of turning strangers into lifelong friends. They become your temporary family and support system. Friendships in life constantly evolve over time. And I like to think of the “friendship funnel,” that comes with age- aka how we get more…
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Bless the Pulas down in Africa
Botswana — July 2022 Water is life. About 50% of the human body and 75% of earth are made up of water. Just two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom bonding.. hanging out.. having a great time. We all know, water is vital to the existence of our environment and bodies, and they are inextricably…
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ABCs- Altruism, Bushmen, Community
Namibia — June 2022 Namibia is one of the few homes left for the San Bushmen, with about 1/3 of the population left dwelling here. The San are the oldest population of humans currently on Earth -having directly descended from the original humans in Africa, and their DNA has been shown to have the highest…
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Big 5 of Health
South Africa— June 2022 South Africa was my first stop on my two-month Africa overland trip, which commenced with a trip to Zimbabwe then heading back down to South Africa. In one week driving from Zimbabwe to South Africa, I was able to see the Big 5 animals – lion, leopard, elephant, water buffalo, and…
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Lost in Yesterday
Porto, Portugal — June 2022 Two months in Europe down… 10 more months to go around the world. As a very nostalgic person, I’m sad that my European travels are over. However, I’m also very excitable. So I’m excited for my Africa, Middle East, Asia, and South America travels to come. Reflecting on the past…
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Livin Life on the Edge
Norway – June 2022 I think everyone’s life needs a healthy dose of adventure. Lucky for me, I spent a week of my life adventuring in one of the most beautiful places on earth, Norway. Hiking is my favorite activity. It’s a healthy challenge for the body and breathing — and when both are synced-…
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Hygge
Scandinavia (Denmark, Sweden, Norway) – May 2022 Hygge (Denmark/Norwegian): pronounced (HOO-gah) —a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment. Let’s get cozy. You may already be familiar with this word as it has slowly seeped its way into American culture. I’m fascinated by words in other languages that do not…
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BBB (Belgium Biking Behavior)
Belgium – May 2022 The other BBB (not talking about Bad Bitch Behavior— but maybe a topic for another day). The whole of Northern Europe impressed me with the incorporation of biking into the city. My first exposure was in Belgium, and the experience continued in northern Germany all the way to bike capital- Copenhagen.…
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To what do we owe our parents?
Germany – May 2022 This question is not uniquely German, however it came up while I was traveling there. A friend saw an article in the local paper asking Germans this very question. Think on the question: To what do we owe our parents? I was lucky to be traveling with my German friend, who…
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Prague girl Power
Prague, Czech Republic – May 2022 Sorry, but no boys allowed! The saying “party girls don’t get hurt” took on a whole new meaning in Prague. We’re talking about G I R L P O W E R. I came to Prague in search of romantic gothic architecture and soft sunsets welcoming in the warm…
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A Day’s Journey 