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[From the Archives] The Case for Slow Travel and Slow Reading in a Fast-Paced Society
Learning to slow down and appreciate our world is at odds with our culture of expediency but is a critical skill and habit to develop a better…
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Because It Is There: On Humanism, Francesco Petrarch, and The Ascent of Mont Ventoux
Some find the motivation to wander in the wilderness silly, useless, risky, or mundane. However, a 14th-century letter by a poet reveals that the zest…
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[From the Archives] The Most Important Human Discovery of All Time—Fire
The discovery and mastery of fire is, without a doubt, the most consequential event in human history and evolution.
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Ethnic Tourism and the Modern Traveler’s Dilemma: What if Your Life Became a Tourist Attraction?
An ethical debate that has challenged the tourism industry for decades remains controversial, but is full of nuance and multiple perspectives worth…
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Wrestling with Human Nature: The Anthropologist’s Dilemma
Our perceptions of who we are at our core are foundational to building a just society, yet uncovering who we are has been a centuries-old debate that is…
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[From the Archives] Traveling Versus Wandering
What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter?
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Summoning the Anthropology of Wandering: A Primer to My Forthcoming Book
What is the anthropology of wandering? And can it guide us toward a more favorable view of humanity?
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[From the Archives] Is Adventure a Thing of the Past?
Some thoughts on discovery, overcoming pessimism, and feelings of claustrophobia in a heavily populated world.
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On Frugality: A Lost Virtue and Its Rediscovery Through Adventure and Travel
Simplifying our lives in an overabundant society isn’t easy, but one of the core lessons of travel and adventure often reacquaints us with the value of…
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The Hope of Travel, Part II: Does Travel Have the Power to Piece the World Together?
Travel enthusiasts feel compelled to promote travel with hopes that it can bring about peace and understanding, but is that idealism speaking or an…
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[From the Archives] On Wayfarers and Bibliophiles
Why Traveling and Reading Go Hand in Hand
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Anatomy of Travel: Staving Off Restlessness Requires a Shift in Perspective Not Geography
Travel is often thought to alleviate restlessness. However, we cannot all travel all the time. How do we find contentment wherever we are?
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