July 12, 2020 I recognized something profound when I traveled throughout Asia and India as a newly-minted college graduate who, previously, had barely ventured outside the Midwest. It’s something that…
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September 22, 2019 I’ve just returned from a stupendous experience in Kenya. I knew it would be an extraordinary journey because, after all, I’d planned it! But I wasn’t prepared…
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Dateline: Antigua, Guatemala – April 2019 Semana Santa (Holy Week) arrived here with the Spaniards in 1524. Nearly 500 years later, Guatemala holds one of the most elaborate celebrations in the world….
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For a long time, I’ve been on a soapbox about how international travel can be a force for good in the world. I bookmark stories about the positive, transformational impact…
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For a long time, I’ve harbored a dream . . . …to start a foundation that would, in essence, provide funds to a young person to travel far, far from…
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I didn’t get a lot of “work” done this week but were inspired by two events at which I made some marvelous connections and insights that were rich, relevant and rewarding….
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If you know me at all, you know how passionate I am about women’s rights and gender equality – especially in the developing world. One of my proudest accomplishments in…
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Every week, come Wednesday or Thursday, that little voice begins asking, “What are you going to write about for Friday’s blog post?” There was no question that this week’s post…
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