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[From the Archives] The Enigmatic Homo erectus: The First Transcontinental Wanderer
Homo erectus was an ancient early human species that was the first of our kind to leave Africa and the longest-lived species of human ancestors. How did…
Sep 5
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Justin S. Bailey
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August 2025
Getting Offline and Touching Grass: How Do We Encourage Others to See the World Differently?
What if the key to creating a more resilient, less fearful society was to reduce our time online and cultivate a life offline?
Aug 29
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Justin S. Bailey
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[From the Archives] The Epic of Gilgamesh: The World’s First Grand Tale of Adventure
One of the world’s oldest forms of literature reveals universal truths about our mortality, grief in the loss of others, and the meaning of life.
Aug 22
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Justin S. Bailey
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The Grim and Dangerous Side of Seeking Travel and Adventure: The Appalachian Trail as a Case Study
Given that violence is a perennial feature of our humanity and there are many unforeseen risks we can succumb to when we explore the world, how do we…
Aug 15
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Justin S. Bailey
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[From the Archives] What Does Travel and Adventure Offer Us?
Five Benefits of Wandering in the Modern World
Aug 8
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Justin S. Bailey
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Those Who Wander Open Debate #10
What Broadens the Mind More: Books or Traveling?
Aug 1
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Justin S. Bailey
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July 2025
On Ben Franklin and The Role of Being Well-Traveled in History
Ben Franklin was a larger-than-life figure and represented the epitome of the 18th-century Age of Enlightenment. How much of his life achievements and…
Jul 25
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Justin S. Bailey
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[From the Archives] How Do We Become Better World Travelers?
The Challenges and Ethics of Wandering in the Modern World
Jul 18
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Justin S. Bailey
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Overcoming A Hard Truth for the Aspiring Wanderer: Accepting the Fact We Won’t See Most of the World
As we age, we are confronted with many of our limitations and are forced to face hard truths. Coming to terms with the fact we won't see most the world…
Jul 11
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Celebrating Two Years of Those Who Wander on Substack!
Cheers to all my subscribers and Happy Independence Day!
Jul 4
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Justin S. Bailey
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June 2025
Gone Travl'n
Colorado and the Rockies
Jun 27
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Justin S. Bailey
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[From the Archives] Adventure as a Mindset
Adventure is a state of being and philosophy of life. Our adventures need not be elaborate or exotic, distant or remote, life-threatening, or foolhardy…
Jun 20
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Justin S. Bailey
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