Kakamega Forest: Kenya’s Last Rain forest
Honestly? While planning to visit my friend Violets sustainable farm, I had no idea I’d be visiting a rain forest too. In fact, I’m embarrassed …
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Harvesting Honey at Pepetwa Farms
My friend Violet knows I have a special talent for inviting myself to things. When I asked to visit her farm in Kakamega, Kenya, she …
PEPETWA FARM – Kakamega, Kenya
I first met my friend Violet in 2017, during our Peace Corps service in Ukraine. Our paths crossed again in 2022 when we both served …
Johannesburg: Apartheid Museum & Constitution Hill
For me, having a worldliness view means understanding history. I knew I needed to start by visiting Johannesburg and confronting the soul of South Africa—its …
WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU?
Everyone has a cause that speaks to them. For us, it’s supporting Ukraine and our friends still affected by this unjust war. We help however …
WASHINGTON D.C.
In the past, I’d watch breaking news about war and feel helpless, heartbroken for the families affected but unsure how to help. When Russia invaded …
Take The Dam Trip!
January in Colorado means short days, freezing temperatures, and treacherous roads. My birthday falls in the coldest stretch, and I’ve always envied summer celebrations in …