Travel introduces us to new cultures, different ways of thinking, and stories that challenge what we believe we know. Explore essays on culture, leadership, faith, and the perspectives that broaden how we see the world.
Global Perspectives
For much of my childhood, stories of war, military service, and sacrifice were part of my understanding of the world. My maternal grandfather served in the Army during World War I, my father was a Marine, and many of my relatives and friends have served or continue to serve our
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What France, Ghana and Dubai taught me about comfort, difference and the range in between We spend a lot of time thinking about what we will pack when we travel. Clothes for the weather. Shoes for the itinerary. Toiletries, medications, chargers, passports and whatever else we have learned not to
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I first met these animals in the middle of New York City. Not alive, but cast in bronze. Walking through the heart of Manhattan, I stumbled upon The Wild Couch Party by Gillie and Marc. Right among the city's historic buildings and bustling streets sat a lion, rhino,
Global Perspectives
Global Perspectives
Five days in Mexico reminded me that sometimes two places separated by only a short ferry ride can feel worlds apart. Cancún greeted me with exactly what I expected. Picture perfect turquoise water that looked so unreal it almost seemed edited, resorts humming with music from the pool, cocktails flowing,
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The world tends to notice places only after they become profitable, powerful, or impossible to ignore. But what if we asked better questions sooner? What regions are quietly rising before the mainstream fully sees them? What nations are rich in human potential, not just economic headlines? And how often do
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When we travel, we don't just experience a destination. We become part of its story. Every destination has two stories. There is the story we see first. The beautiful coastline, the charming village, the sunset that leaves us speechless, the meal that becomes a favorite memory. Then there