Posts Tagged ‘activism’
Notes From the Road
Erik Gauger started Notes from the Road in 1999 as a collection of stories from his experiences on the road. His writing has a literary, evocative tone; and the photography that accompanies his pieces is stunning. (Interview with Erik)
Notes from the Road: Interview with Erik Gauger
Notes from the Road is a recent addition to TravelBlogs, but it's been around since 1999. The site combines Erik Gauger's stunning photography – shot on a traditional large-format film camera – with his engaging stories about ordinary places.
These days, the site is attracting quite a bit of attention, thanks in part to Erik's detailed coverage of a small Caribbean island's struggle with an American golf course developer.
TravelBlogs caught up with Erik to talk more about travel, photography and the Guana Cay conflict.
Conor’s Mildly Thrilling Tales
Conor Grennan lived in Kathmandu, Nepal, where he ran a home for trafficked children.
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A 10,000 Mile Quest for Birds: An Interview with Malkolm, Ken and Wendy
15-year old Malkolm is on a year-long 10,000 mile bike-trip across North America with his parents, Ken and Wendy. Why? Birds, to put it simply.
They're on what's known by bird lovers as a Big Year, trying to catch a glimpse of as many types of bird as they can. But they're doing it with two key differences: by cycling the entire way, they're making an important point about fossil-fuel-free transportation; and they're also raising money for bird conservation.
One Week Job
Follow a young Canadian with an ambitious plan: to work 52 jobs in 52 weeks. (Interview with Sean Aiken)
1 Guy, 1 Year: 52 Jobs
Sean Aiken is all about passion. After finishing college with a business degree tucked in his belt, he couldn't just settle for any old career. It had to be one he was passionate about.
So Sean set out on a year long adventure to discover the right career for him. Each week, he works a new job and learns a little bit more about himself along the way.
