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Running down Mt. Kilimanjaro
by Diana Kilby (a 2011 Tanzania roadmonkey) My ascent of Kilimanjaro is something that some people can relate too; but my descent is something that few people have seen or experienced. I decided I would run down the trail to the main gate, the day after the Roadmonkey team had summited Mt. Kilimanjaro. I had [...]
Posted in Adventure Philanthropy, expeditions
Also tagged adventure, culture, Diana Kilby, East Africa, kilimanjaro, Roadmonkey, running, Tanzania, travel, volunteering, voluntourism
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On the Road to Sustainability, In Liberia
by Julie Thiery Last month, I spent two weeks in rural Liberia with the The Niapele Project, a nonprofit organization focused on sustainably improving the lives of impoverished children. I spent most of my time outside of Monrovia, in the town of Handii, in what is known as Lower Bong County. I focused much of my energy [...]
Unlikely Olympians: 4 Athletes Who Beat the Odds
by Cecee McDaniel Olympic athletes are, in a phrase, amazing people. Their displays of strength, endurance and mental toughness are the reason we watch the human drama that is the Olympic Games. Here’s four Olympians who forged unconventional paths to the London Games: John Orozco, 19, is an American gymnast and the 2012 national [...]
Posted in Dreaming Big, Smart Risks
Also tagged 2012 Olympics, against the odds, ambition, American dream, athletes, career, conditioning, endurance, Haley Nemra, John Orozco, Lauren Perdue, London Games, Melanie Roach, mental toughness, mindfulness, Olympic athletes, Olympic Games, perseverance, Roadmonkey
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Why We Need Adventure: It’s Chemical
by Cecee McDaniel Why is it so exhilarating to face fear? A study was done in the late 80s that proposed the Idea that our lack of adventure causes us to engage in seemingly high-risk activities, such as cliff diving, hang gliding, or riding roller coasters. The New York Times wrote of the study’s findings: [...]
Posted in Kickass Exploring, Mindful Living
Also tagged adrenaline, adventure, dopamine, neurology, risk, roller coasters, The New York Times
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