Tag: friendship
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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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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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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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