Jaime Gordon is a freshman at Duke University. She plans to declare an interdepartmental major in political science and cultural anthropology, while also working on a minor in Japanese and a certificate in policy journalism. Born in Jamaica, but raised in the … Continue reading Jaime Gordon
Erika and Audrey, two of our One World, Two Feet Explorers, were recently featured on the Humans of Austin, a visual anthropology similar to the popular Humans of New York. They discussed how their friendship grew from their love of … Continue reading Two Explorers Featured on Humans of Austin
by Shannon Swanson When I set out to document the health of San Diego’s watershed for my NG Young Explorer Grant, I was startled by how many different sources of pollution existed, both on land and in the water that ultimately affected the coastline. … Continue reading The Sand Dredger at Oceanside Harbor
by Wout Salenbien. This picture of a banana farmer’s house reflects several dreams coming together. As a photographer, or an enthusiast, you always hear about the golden hour. However, if you aren’t the morning type (like me) you miss out … Continue reading Gold in the Amazon
Let’s face it, we all dream about beaches. The sand, the surf, the sun, what’s not to love? Three of our Explorers have chosen their favorite beaches, see where and why below! Grand Haven Beach Michigan, USA ~ Aaron Butts … Continue reading Three of Our Favorite Beaches
by Irina Lut I can’t lie; I think it’s pretty incredible to have friends who live all around the world. Although the distance is often hard to deal with, the idea of having someone to see – particularly in a country I … Continue reading Global Friends
Happy Thanksgiving to all! We are continually thankful for all your support, and are looking forward to more travel and exploration in the future. For this Thanksgiving and Black Friday, think about #OptOutside! Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!
by Maria Prebble. Updated version of a post originally published in Environmental and Ecological Security in India. Novels, films, documentaries and Bollywood music videos set in India often have one scene in common: the majestic Indian railroad. The Indian railway … Continue reading All Aboard! The Indian Railway
Places can inspire. We asked our Explorers where they had felt the most inspired; see four of their picks below! Sarah P. Duke Gardens North Carolina, USA ~ Erika Zambello I was a work-study student at Duke Gardens for two … Continue reading Four Inspiring Locations from around the Globe
by Shannon Swanson My next big project was as a research assistant with the Marine Conservation Society of the Seychelles, studying the local whale shark population. It was such a privilege to see these prehistoric looking creatures and even get … Continue reading Studying Whale Sharks in the Seychelles
by Shannon Swanson Captain Clark jumps of her boat Swell in Costa Rica, ready for a surf. Initially I loved using photography to show people interacting with nature and how fluid the two could be. This was my first image … Continue reading Surfing in Costa Rica
The Cornell Daily Sun, the student newspaper at Cornell University, has featured One World, Two Feet! In addition to describing the mission of the website, the article features quotes and stories from the Cornell alumni explorers. Check out the full … Continue reading Cornell Daily Sun Features One World, Two Feet!
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