It is funny how you can find a piece of home even when you’re so far away. If there’s one thing I learned from my 250-day, 20-country travel sabbatical in…
Harassment of Women: Thoughts from a Go Guy
The divide of gender experiences. Image by Flickr user nevil zaveri. Two months ago I wrote an exploratory article about the harassment female travelers often endure. One topic that resonated…
Sexual Harassment While Traveling: Let’s Talk About What to Do
It’s time for a conversation. Image by Flickr user D. Sinclair Terrasidius. Two ugly words have followed me in almost all of my travels: sexual harassment. It is a saddening…
ZamTV: 5 Not-to-be-Missed (Often Unavoidable) Zambian Channels
TV: A reflection of reality. Image from Flickr Commons user Medhi. Here in Zambia we Peace Corps volunteers live with what many Americans would consider the most basic of amenities. …
Finding Your Feet: Why You Should Seriously Consider A Leap of Faith
The edge of the cliff is daunting, but it leads to a shining sea. When I share with someone that I’ve chosen to join the Peace Corps and am about…