Sailing for Sustainability
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.
Riding in the Footsteps of History: the Pony Express Trail
Petra Keller, a lifelong horse lover, recounts tales of riding the historic Pony Express Trail in Nevada.
Learning to Let It Go on the John Muir Trail
Spencer Headley hikes the John Muir Trail and learns about more than packing enough to eat and pitching tents.
Surf and Design in Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Rascha Jelks travels to Zihuatanejo, Mexico to work on her surfing and kickstart her urban design career, and make a major life decision.
Amour Sur Un Vélo (Life on a Bike)
Michelle Barthuly finds love with a Frenchman while biking across Peru and Chile, and in the process finds herself.
Sochi Shines in Real Life
Up close and personal, the Sochi Winter Games surprised and thoroughly impressed writer Allison McGuirk, who had one of her best travel experiences ever while at the 2014 Olympics.
In the Land Where Time Stood Still
A journey to Laos teaches a Tahoe native the important things in life.
Learning the Art of Trust in Latin America
The author learns to trust herself and her intiution on a solo six-month trip around the world.