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Really? I really need a car in LA?

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 | By zita_whalley | Views [513]

You really, really, really do need a car in L.A. You just do. I was surprised to learn that they even had a public transport system. So why I didn’t hire a car I don’t know. The subway is inadequate as it services only a small area, so for ... Read more >

Tags: hollywood, los angeles, the american dream

Physically Preparing to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 | By my_year_of_yes | Views [350]

Ok, so when I finally committed to this crazy, wonderful adventure in October, I also had to commit to a training routine to prepare myself for climbing a 19,400 ft. mountain!! Kind of difficult to do when you live a ZERO altitude! I started out ... Read more >

It's time to put up or shut up!

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 | By my_year_of_yes | Views [442] | Comments [3]

On Feb 14, 2013 I will be heading to Tanzania to fulfill a lifelong dream to visit Africa and to mark a few things off my Bucket List: 1. Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro 2. African Safari 3. Volunteer in an Orphanage in Africa I have been ... Read more >

Tags: mt. kilimanjaro, safari

Photos: Training and Prep

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 | By my_year_of_yes | Photo Gallery

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Physical Therapy

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 | By delsbernd | Views [271]

Marathon des Sables is a looong race, so staying healthy throughout the race is critical to finishing. And this starts as soon as training starts. Training starts with making sure all the body parts work OK. Make sure your core is ... Read more >

Photos: Training for Marathon des Sables

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 | By delsbernd | Photo Gallery

Training for Marathon des Sables, April 7 to 13, 2013.
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Photos: self pic

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 | By roxannvistocci | Photo Gallery

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The joy of planning - Kilimanjaro

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 | By rglover7 | Views [245]

I often find that preparing for a trip is the most exciting part. Anticipation of what I'll see, eat, and drink (ooohh, new beers!) gets me going like nothing else. Add in the fact that I get to explore my inner OCD with spreadsheets, lists, and the ... Read more >

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Photos: WorldNomads Scholarship

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 | By josparx | Photo Gallery

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My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 | By ansphotography | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

To learn is to grow. In 2007 I was a19 year old kid struggling with the path of my future like most young adults do. I Knew that the interest for photography was there but at the same time I had people in my ear telling me that I need a solid career, ... Read more >
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Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2012

Photos: Haiti

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 | By shayspaniola | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

I live to explore our world and share its ever expansive essence through photographs. I believe if we all viewed the world through a positive lens, we could lead ourselves and the world into a contagious space of peace. My images often capture that ... Read more >
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My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 | By viajes | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

I'm 29 years old and I have studied more than 10 years to be a lawyer but a family journey through the Grand Canyon in 2009 made me discover the one thing I like doing the most. Taking pictures is my greatest passion. I am now at a crucial point of my ... Read more >
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Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 | By noury | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

I am Nour Yehia and I am precise when it comes to presenting myself! I am from Egypt and studying now at the University of Chicago in a year abroad program. During my break I had the chance to visit California and to be honest, Yosemite took my breath ... Read more >
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Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 | By jonsmith | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

At 13 years old, during the first of many hours spent in the darkroom, I saw for the first time an image I'd shot appear in the dektol. I'd captured the splash from a rock tossed into a lake. Light and contrast were good, I had a nice range of grays, ... Read more >
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Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 | By 1000stepstonowhere | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

I'm currently working towards a masters degree in international affairs at Georgia Tech in Atlanta and one of my life goals is to see the world. I also want to change it for the better. I believe the best way to improve the world is by experiencing other ... Read more >
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