I love brands that do things differently. People who aren’t afraid to break the mould and take a few risks. Those with big ideas stemming from things they are passionate about, but who don’t just dream big – they make it happen. Duncan and Nic, our friends behind Classroom of Hope, are two such people. […]
A friend of mine who works a teacher and mentor for teenagers often tells the following story about one of his students to illustrate the power education has overcoming conflict: With a few exemptions, all Israeli citizens aged over 18 are obligated to serve in the nation’s defence forces. So you can imagine the trouble when […]
I got an unusual email the other day, and no, it wasn’t from a Nigerian prince seeking help to reclaim his rightful fortune or a medical company promising me a longer… life. A young man Carmen and I had met while staying at an Airbnb in Ho Chi Mihn City, Vietnam had gotten in touch to […]
Carmen and I are always moaning about the size and weight of our backpacks. Just like Goldilocks cadging hot porridge from the Three Bears, we continuously search for a combination that’s just right. But I met a bloke the other day who’s backpacking arrangements go far beyond anything I’d haul around. Just imagine lugging this thing […]
It was our first full day in Cuba, having arrived from the airport sweaty and sticky from the humidity the day before. Our lovely hostel owners had shaken their heads in dismay when we’d told them how much we’d paid for a taxi to get to their place, and it seemed like we’d already had […]
