As regular readers of my blog are no doubt aware, I’ve traveled to some of the most exotic destinations on earth. From volunteering in Ghana, to teaching in Taiwan, to an overland safari covering half of Africa. I’ve lived in Egypt and Iraq, been to…
A friend of mine recently went through a divorce. It seems like the same saga we hear about with disturbing consistency: disagreements over assets; knock-down, drag-out custody battles; endless paperwork and attorneys’ fees; an inability to compromise; and, loads of frustration. It seems as if…
One of the best narratives I’ve come across lately, Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer is a must-read for adventure seekers and dreamers alike. Chronicling the 1996 Mount Everest disaster in which a record number of people died, Krakauer combines his personal perspective as a…
As the winter holidays are nearing, my mind keeps wandering from the matters at hand. While in the midst of my daily routine of work, classes, and study, I can’t help but think ahead to next month. December will bring the end of term and…
Through The Eco-Traveler blog, Andrea Shearer shares her experiences of international adventure travel, volunteering and SCUBA diving with a commitment to protecting our environment. In the next few months, Andrea will bring her blog closer to home while exploring the natural environment and adventure activities the Midwest has to offer, and will go international again with a volunteer expedition to Nicaragua over the winter holidays. You can reach her at askandrea@ymail.com.
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