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
Winter in Maine is cold. Still, this doesn’t stop Mainers and visitors alike from enjoying the outdoors in a variety of different ways. On a recent visit at the end of November, I stopped in York to photograph a group … Continue reading Paddleboarding in a Maine Winter
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
On the Friday after Thanksgiving, I and many others were part of a movement. My actions were fairly simple: I went with my mother to the Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth, Maine to look for birds. We spent about … Continue reading Using Social Media to Start a Conservation Conversation: The Success of #OptOutside
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
A quick solo photo excursion across the Queensboro bridge to Socrates Sculpture Park in Astoria, one of my new favorite NYC neighborhoods. The Park has a bunch of life-size art exhibits that make for an artsy afternoon with sweeping views … Continue reading Socrates Sculpture Park
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
I’ll never be certain, but I suspect I am the last person Juhan ever met for the first time before he passed. Continue reading Before You Take a Picture, Consider This
Austin is a rapidly growing city, known for its expanding tech hub, the capitol of Texas, and its unique culture. The food reflects this unique conglomeration, and on a recent weekend trip I sampled as much as I possibly could. … Continue reading Four Things to Eat and Drink in Austin, Texas
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
One World, Two Feet 