Happy Winter Solstice from Newgrange, Ireland At sunrise this morning in damp, dark velvety green Ireland an amazing ritual took place at a 5,000 year old neolith known as Newgrange. The ancient site is older than the Pyramids of Egypt and is located in one of the most sacred areas of the Emerald Isle, near where ancient kings were crowned. Every year on a series … [Read more...] about Reflections of Winter Solstice in the Stone Age
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Where will you go in 2020? A global wish list.
Connect with the planet in meaningful ways. A 2020 global wish list to help set your sights on inspiring places in North America and across the world. My formative years were in the late 70’s and early 80’s and given the absence of any internet, my siblings and I only had the Sears catalog to peruse as kids. The Christmas edition was a particularly wonderful way to get … [Read more...] about Where will you go in 2020? A global wish list.
Ten ways to reduce travel carbon footprint
I want to come clean. I love to travel. I love airplanes. I love to fly. I love to GO. But my love of GO as a way to reach my dreams and goals around traveling and connecting with the world involves a size 16 carbon footprint. So when I say I love the planet I have to ask myself, "is this really true?" Do I care enough to make hard choices, sacrifices or do I just expect … [Read more...] about Ten ways to reduce travel carbon footprint
Photo Gallery: Top ten ways to honor history while experiencing future facing Berlin
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The darker side of travel – Chernobyl
PART ONE OF A TWO PART SERIES ON MY TRAVELS TO THE CHERNOBYL REGION, JULY 2019. PART TWO, Kessiworld review of Chernobyl experience, IS NOW LIVE. Part I: Why the interest? A few weeks ago I found myself sleepless while traveling. After trying all the tricks to get back into REM, I finally pulled out my computer and started scanning through social media which … [Read more...] about The darker side of travel – Chernobyl