Wandering Natives

Matt Hardy, a Tahoe native, travels seven months of the year filming and photographing for actions sports, outdoor, and travel clients — read about his recent trip to Australia.

Two hydrology students traveled to San Isidro, Nicaragua, a rural community of about 15,000, to work with Emerging Opportunities for Sustainability (EOS). EOS focuses on improving the lives of rural Nicaraguans, through projects revolving around health, economics, and clean water.

Truckee attorney Mark Lasser helps to improve the rule of law in Macedonia.

Justin Broglio tramps around Stewart Island, off New Zealand’s southernmost tip

Rascha Jelks travels to Zihuatanejo, Mexico to work on her surfing and kickstart her urban design career, and make a major life decision.

An Aussie living and working in Africa discusses the different visitors he encounters along the way.

Petra Keller, a lifelong horse lover, recounts tales of riding the historic Pony Express Trail in Nevada.

Lucy Marcus writes about her sailing trip to the Solomon Islands to teach marine conservation and economic self-sufficiency, and in the process learns some important life lessons.