One Adventurer’s Note from Sudan

Ok, so we know you’re not likely to rush out and book a holiday to Sudan, but we felt that our friend Eythan Sontag’s recent note from Darfur, where his adrenaline- seeking backcountry skiing, rock climbing personality is learning to savor the beauty of birdwatching, was worth sharing.   It’s a nice reminder that beauty in life exists everywhere.  In Eythan’s words, "Beyond the world of insects, I discovered that Darfur is home to a number of other, larger and, in some ways, more surprising animals.  Darfur is mostly dry, experiences only a brief ...

“Fantasy Sail” with Sea Dog Sailing

Our friend Sue Hunter recently celebrated her 70th birthday with Sea Dog Sailing on a trip in Croatia, and her experience sounded so magical we had to share it. Bringing dimension to learning in classic “experiential learning” style, Sea Dog provides sailing instruction in beautiful waters around the world.  Captain Stacey Brooks and First Mate Louize Christensen regularly sail in the British Virgin Islands, but also offer “Fantasy Sail Trips,” in a variety of destinations. While Sue and her fellow shipmates shared the work of sailing with a system of daily rotations - ...