If there was ever an organization that deserved eternal kudos from the rest of us humble earthlings, it has to be the National Geographic. National Geographic occupies a unique space in the global consciousness because it successfully transitioned from a specialized scientific club into a worldwide symbol of human curiosity. In 2026, it remains…
Mindfulness
Look! Up in the sky. It's a bird! It's plane. No it's joy Jetson. Unless you've been sleeping under a rock for the past ten to 15 years, you'll know that China has leap-frogged pretty much everyone over pretty much everything. For example, over the past 8–10 years…
Do you ever feel like you're suffocating, or are trapped in a place where you really don't want to be? The longing for quiet places is not just a modern "escape" from city life; it is a deep-seated biological and evolutionary drive. In 2026, as we grapple with the highest levels of "information noise" in…
Salt and sugar look the same." No, this is no "alarming" shocking expose. You know the kind: "I was shocked about this when I found out!" We don't write or publish that kind of rubbish. Rather, it's focused on being careful about what you see, what you consume and…
“The best way to teach your kids about taxes is by eating 30% of their ice cream.” — Bill Murray
Take only memories, leave only footprints,” “A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving,” for embracing the journey, all pointing to deeper engagement with the world.
We're pretty sure that the stable genius isn't going to any thing about it, other than bark "drill baby drill." So it only makes sense that mother Europe will pick up the toys that you know who threw out of the pram. Just in case you haven't been paying attention, Solar energy is…
Hello again. We are still in the midst of the Evan's Bears fundraiser. Hello all, we’re back again with the Evan’s Bears charity drive for 2025. We come to you hoping all is well. We’re embarking on another round of fundraising for Evan’s Bears. We will also continue in our series of posts for…
You know, Japan and the Japanese are a truly unique people. Kindness and politeness are guiding stars for the country. They possess a number of deeply ingrained characteristics that are often described as endearing and admirable. These traits are a direct reflection of a culture that highly values harmony, respect, and meticulous attention…
Tick tock, Tick tock, sounds the clock. The planet is not cooling down. Quite the opposite. The current world population is 8,232,458,392 as of Monday, June 30, 2025 according to the most recent United Nations estimates. Most of us know about this existential threat. But most just go on their way, with nary…
You are not just a nationality, but a citizen of the world. You are not just for the right or left, but for what is right over the wrong.
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” – Buddha
Shower the people you love with love.
Yes, we're talking to you. Are you one of those relaxed travelers where it's a mostly "hakuna matata" approach, where your travel and all of the associated gubbins (British for stuff) come and go with a super-relaxed vibe? Or do you sit down and meticulously map out every single location, event, hotel, flight etc.…
We’ve been the leaders in small group adventure travel for 30+ years. How’d we get here? By listening to our travellers and giving them what they want: flexible itineraries, freedom to explore, smaller groups, safety and peace of mind, and locally based guides who show you your destination in a way you’d miss travelling any…
Hope alone is not enough to change the state of your life.
One Earth, one chance: let’s make it count!
“There are good ships and wood ships, ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, may they always be!”
Share and share alike. This is the way. We’re counting on you.
Flying is the safest transport by far. But always pay attention to the crew.