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Mini Adventure Ideas for Exploring Close to Home

For all those wanderlust seekers out there, times are tough. Despite the severity of the pandemic, if you’re open to being a little creative there are still plenty of safe adventures to be found close to home.

Here are some of my favorite Mini adventures you can have no matter where you live, and I hope they can inspire you to try a few!

Privilege, Protests, and Community: Reflections From The 3rd Precinct of Minneapolis

I have had so many emotions of grief, fear, anger, helplessness, sadness, and guilt. I was so conflicted about sharing my story, but the more I thought about it, the more I started to move past my discomfort and began looking forward to sharing. What if even just one thing I say could resonate with someone who has never before thought or talked about white privilege? What if something I said could tell a different story than just what has been shown on major news outlets?

This is A Chance To Do Something New

When I first started this account and my blog, I had major doubts about it. Why would anyone give a fuck about who I am, what I think or what I’m doing? What am I even contributing in this space that’s over-saturated with other white, (privileged) female travelers and wanna-be influencers?

Sunken Cities Exhibit at MIA

“More than 1200 years ago, two ancient cities were lost to natural disasters and the rising tides of the Mediterranean Sea. Two decades ago, underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio and his team discovered those cities, revealing monumental statues, religious images carved in stone, exquisite jewelry, and delicate ceramics—and a greater understanding of life during the age of the pharaohs. Don’t miss this epic story of their discovery.”