The Dilemma of Teaching Children to Wander in the Modern World
How does one responsibly teach a child to explore their world?
Those Who Wander
A newsletter for readers who want to learn about the meaning of travel, why we seek adventure, and how to incorporate more of it into our lives. In short, the anthropology of wandering.
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Featured Wanderer: Matthew David Nelson from Wayfaring Hearts
A midwestern photographer and writer abandoned the corporate lifestyle to pursue world travel. From the Balkans to the Himalayas, Matthew David Nelson beautifully captures the meaning of slow travel.
[From the Archives] Do We Know Who We Are?: The Significance of Anthropology
Studying anthropology, like travel and adventure, opens our minds to a world of complexity and diversity. However, it is a discipline that struggles to course-correct and reach wider audiences.
The Grand Adventures Far Down the Road: Preparing for a Dream Journey That May or May Not Happen
What’s the grand adventure you’ve been dreaming of doing? How do you think of preparing yourself for it? And what happens if that day never arrives?
[From the Archives] What Ancient DNA Reveals About the Deep Past of Human Wandering
On David Reich’s book 'Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past.'
Gone Travl'n
An east coast trip to Rhode Island and Maine
Celebrating Three Years of Those Who Wander on Substack!
Cheers to all my subscribers and Happy Independence Day! Special discounts on newsletter and book!
Featured Wanderer: Hilary Hirtle from Storybound
Hilary Hirtle infuses the power of story telling and history with travel and covers a range of deeply fascinating anthropological topics from ancestry and pilgrimage to landscapes and memory.
'An Anthropology of Wandering' Wins National Indie Excellence Award
Award announcement and updates on what I'm working on in the weeks ahead...
[From the Archives] To Plan or Not to Plan: How Much Should One Prepare for a Visit to Another Country When We Value Spontaneity?
Besides acquiring a passport, booking flights, and reserving lodgings, how much should go into preparing to visit another country if we still desire to retain some freedom to wander while traveling?