As late daylight turned into darkness, a light drizzle lifted a haze into the soft glow of the streetlights. I focused on my balance along the glistening cobblestones, as I thought, “how appropriate?” It was Halloween night, and I was about to learn the wretched truth about my charming Savannah. Oh, Savannah There are few…

Like my life in the Western world, my bone will forever be misaligned. I was determined to not also break my vacation plans. Warning: This article contains an x-ray image of a broken bone. Just Ugh It was a just over three weeks ago when I made a free fall at the bottom of the…

24 ounces of water does not a hydrated, five-mile walk in the desert make. It’s not uncommon for me to veer off track—in the forest and in life (squirrel! squirrel!). Exploring and experimenting run through my veins like the humble pie I serve myself every now and then. Luckily, technology has caught up with my…

Our guide abruptly sprinted ahead of us. What could be more alarming in the jungle?! His trail Crocs echoing like muddy suction cups in my head, I wondered, “should I be straining to see what he’s rushing toward or whiplashing to catch a glimpse of what’s coming at us from behind?” We were in the…