Women worth reading about. Image by Tom Redington. As the world becomes more connected and everyone has access to more tools to reach out and share their passions, it’s becoming increasingly hard for…
10 Reasons Why Peace Corps Is for Lovers
Peace Corps relationships are unlike any others. Image courtesy of Flickr user Nicki Varkevisser. It’s no secret that Peace Corps can sometimes seem to be a dating service for those…
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…
Traveling Without My Reflection: What A Forgotten Mirror Taught Me
See yourself for who you are. Image by Flickr user mat’s eye. I have a confession: I am a vain traveler. When I travel abroad, my usually granola-crunching, fashion-shunning, don’t-shower-too-often-in-order-to-conserve-water…
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…
Traveling in Malaria Endemic Countries: How to Keep Yourself Safe
They can cause more than an itch. Image from Pixabay. The headache struck in the middle of the night, pounding mercilessly right behind my eyes. As a person who rarely…
What’s In My Backpack: 10 Essentials for the Off-the-Beaten-Path Traveler
Take what’s necessary. Image by Flickr user Sarah. Whenever I step out my front door (or tent flap, or hostel bunk, or…), there are a few essentials that I always…
Show Me a Peace Corps Volunteer
It’s hard work, it’s making new friends, it’s making a difference. Image by Flickr user US Embassy Canada. This month I am proud and excited to be co-writing with one…
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. …
One-by-One or Two-by-Two: 5 Pros and Cons of Traveling with a Partner
Hannah’s friend Adrienne infinitely improved her western America road trip. Photo courtesy of Hannah Harrison. So you’re planning your next big trip, and it’s time to decide: Do I go…