Archive for September, 2013

Blogs, Summer Blog 2013

Carina Roselli in Iraq, part 4

Carina Roselli in Iraq, part 4

One of my colleagues told me that my time in Iraq was just the right amount to make me feel weird about leaving, and he was right.  I’ve been here long enough not to feel like a tourist anymore, but …

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Blogs, Summer Blog 2013

Erin Beasley in Bolivia

Erin Beasley in Bolivia

It was still dark at 6 a.m. when I gathered my things for the day and headed out shivering into the Cochabamba morning, bare toes waiting for the warmth of the sun. I met Jaime on the corner and we …

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Writing Contest

After weeks on the trail, a bed at Bearded Woods must seem downright luxurious.

Winner: A Tale of Two Trails

Hiking the Appalachian Trail has traditionally been viewed as an escape from modern society. But with a new generation of hikers bringing technology into the woods, trail culture is rapidly evolving. Do these changes reflect a more social and accessible trail, or do they threaten the age-old benefits of experiencing the outdoors?
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Summer Blog 2013

Stephanie Stefanski in Patagonia

Stephanie Stefanski in Patagonia

Over the past three months, I had the privilege to meet and interview over 300 people in Patagonia. From backpackers in hostels to families on winter vacation, from French to English to Spanish to Portuguese, each complemented my interview with …

by × September 1, 2013 × 2 comments