Tag: social
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Don’t Be A Basic Bush
Tanzania — July 2022 Don’t be a basic bush! Let’s discuss one of the darkest places that we all live in at some point or another— the comfort zone. I’m in week 7 out of 9, and reflecting on a trip that has forced me out of the comfort zone. Let’s explore: what is the…
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Protecting the warm heart of Africa
Malawi — July 2022 I’m currently traveling in “the warm heart of Africa,” also known as Malawi. Home to Lake Malawi, the fifth largest freshwater lake in the world. As the first overland bus to enter our campground since Covid, the locals certainly gave us a warm welcome. Halfway through my Africa trip, I want…
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Wifi Watering Hole
Zambia — July 2022 Like animals gathering at the watering hole, I witnessed a similar phenomena of humans gathering around the router. WiFi is the new watering hole for Homo Sapiens returning to Africa in 2022. On the trip of the lifetime to connect with nature I found myself connecting to WiFi as well. The…
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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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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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