In front of Mount Doom, New Zealand
New Zealand, 2014.
Excerpt from Great Lakes to Great Walls: "Zac also knows how fortunate he is to have explored so many countries and cultures. In fact, when on our road trip through New Zealand, we came across a chalkboard sign by the beach that asked, 'What do you want to do before you die?' Zac promptly wrote down, 'Explore the world'" (Steer).
Excerpt from Great Lakes to Great Walls: "Zac also knows how fortunate he is to have explored so many countries and cultures. In fact, when on our road trip through New Zealand, we came across a chalkboard sign by the beach that asked, 'What do you want to do before you die?' Zac promptly wrote down, 'Explore the world'" (Steer).
There are so many rich possibilities that can be gained from traveling the world and exploring other cultures and communities. One of my favourite parts of traveling is meeting others and making new friends.
More than this, travel educates. I hated history in high school, but it comes alive in The Killing Fields, the Ho Chi Min Tunnels, the Peace Memorial Park, and Auschwitz. Ethical travel is essential, and sometimes the most meaningful trip is not relaxing by a beach, but volunteering in a community that desires your presence.
More than this, travel educates. I hated history in high school, but it comes alive in The Killing Fields, the Ho Chi Min Tunnels, the Peace Memorial Park, and Auschwitz. Ethical travel is essential, and sometimes the most meaningful trip is not relaxing by a beach, but volunteering in a community that desires your presence.
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China, 2015.
Excerpt from Great Lakes to Great Walls: "For one of our most worthwhile trips, we spent over a week at an orphanage in Guiyang, China for children with special needs – most of whom were little girls. Ebenstein notes that China’s 'missing' girls are one of the unintended consequences of the One Child Policy" (Steer). |
Hungary, 2015.
The baths were a dream! After a morning of exploring Memento Park (Communist statues galore!) and making new friends, we headed to Szechenyi Spa Baths to cool off after a hot day. |
Sahara Desert, Morocco
Morocco, 2016.
Zac hangs out with a friendly camel at sunrise after a night sleeping in the desert.
Zac hangs out with a friendly camel at sunrise after a night sleeping in the desert.
