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UN’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
July 30th is an international day set aside by the global community to bring light and awareness to the horrific epidemic of human trafficking. Often thought of as a third-world issue, human trafficking is
World Refugee Day
June 20th is World Refugee Day as deemed by the United Nations. Held every year to “…commemorate the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees. This year, World Refugee Day also marks a
Faces of Cuba Published by Passion Passport
A huge thank you to the beautiful travel website Passion Passport for publishing and featuring my story on “Faces of Cuba.” That trip to Cuba still resonates so strongly with me, as the faces
Happy World Wildlife Day!
Today is a day to recognize and reaffirm our commitment to helping the animal species. This year’s theme as directed by the UN, is Listening to Young Voices. Children are our biggest hope in
Women’s March on Washington
I was fortunate to attend the Women’s March in Washington DC with my mother and sister in law, along with about 1 million of our closest friends. I feel so fortunate to not only
Free Cuba Texture Pack
If you’ve been following along on my social media channels, you know that I recently spent 10 days traversing through and photographing in Cuba. It was a trip a year in the making, often
International Day of the Girl
According to the UN, “There are 1.1 billion girls today, a powerful constituency for shaping a sustainable world that’s better for everyone. They are brimming with talent and creativity. But their dreams and potential
The Samburu Tribe of Kenya
Rarely do we come across an experience that completely changes the trajectory of our life and career. This moment happened to me about 3 years ago as I took my first steps onto the
Slot Canyons of Page, Arizona
It wasn’t long after I moved to the Southwest that I became enthralled with images of beautiful desert scenery, the glow of red rocks, and a landscape that seemed so foreign to my Midwestern roots.
Featured on Dare to Explore – African Adventures Blog
I woke up this morning to find I was tagged on a post on Facebook and was pleasantly surprised to find that a story of my time in Botswana was featured on the Dare
How to Spend 6 Days on the Oregon Coast
Oregon was one of those states that snuck up on me. Once I stepped foot in the state, my jaw dropped. Why is Oregon this quiet gem that I didn’t even give a second
