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Thirdeyemom: Traveling the World and Doing Good

Launched in 2010, an award-winning travel, culture and social good blog with over 1,100 stories focusing on adventure and sustainable travel, family travel, and social good issues (environment, conservation, global health, global education, and more). Over 24,700 followers and published posts constantly show up on the first page of Google search thanks to strong SEO.

Check out the blog here www.thirdeyemom.com

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Toronto Star

Just months after my total hip replacement, a family trip to Alaska’s trails helped me recover my sense of self

The hike filled me with an unfamiliar fear, but my daughter urged me to get outside my comfort zone.

 

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National Geographic

How the leader of Belize’s first all-female cooperative is keeping Maya traditions alive - National Geographic

The presence of the Maya in Belize dates back three millennia, with time-honored traditions such as pottery and embroidery rooted in rural communities such as San Antonio. Today, Timotea Mesh is working with her neighbors to revive and preserve Indigenous cultural practices — and to share them with travelers.

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BBC Travel

 

Prickly Pear Cactus Tacos - BBC Travel  

In Mexico, nopales (prickly pear cacti) are mixed with tomatoes into a bright salad and spooned into tortillas with creamy goat cheese and two types of fresh salsa.

 

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BBC Travel

 

Farm-to-cushion dining along the Trans Bhutan Trail - BBC Travel 

A network of farmhouses has sprung up along the newly reopened Trans Bhutan Trail, offering travellers a taste of Bhutanese cuisine and a rare glimpse into rural life and culture.

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The power of community based tourism
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Toronto Star

 Life Lessons from traveling the world with my dad

My travels with dad have spanned 14 countries and 25 years. Every step of the way, I've learned lessons about the world and myself

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St. Louis Magazine

St. Louis Magazine

A guide to visiting three quintessential Midwestern college towns

These towns offer top-notch universities, culture, nature, sports, cuisine, and more

Where to eat, play, and stay in New Buffalo, Michigan

As the gateway to the stunning Lake Michigan shoreline, New Buffalo affords an eclectic mix of beachy charm with laid-back sophistication.

Fly-fishing destinations across the Midwest

Beyond Missouri's favorite fishing spots, Minnesota and Wisconsin boast some of the region's top fly-fishing destinations.

Where to Eat, Play and Stay in Minneapolis

With an eclectic mix of urban meets nature, the city offers a wealth of cultural, culinary, and outdoor activities to explore over a long weekend (or more) from St. Louis

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Cotopaxi

6 Community-Based Travel Experiences on 6 Continents

A Sami reindeer herder (Photo Credit by Sandra Zagolin)

A Sami reindeer herder (Photo by Sandra Zagolin)
Drift Travel

Drift Travel Magazine Fall 2022

Bolivia: A Photographic Journey

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