"Who are we, if not measured by our impact on others? That's who we are! We're not who we say we are, we're not who we want to be – we are the sum of the influence and impact that we have, in our lives, on others."

20 Nov

2013

“Who are we, if not measured by our impact on others? That’s who we are! We’re not who we say we are, we’re not who we want to be – we are the sum of the influence and impact that we have, in our lives, on others.”

~Carl Sagan

Patience is discipline (short quote)

“Patience is a hard discipline. It is not just waiting until something happens over which we have no control: the arrival of the bus, the end of the rain, the return of a friend, the resolution of a conflict. Patience is not a waiting passivity until someone else does something. Patience asks us to live […]

The earth has music for those who listen.

~George Santayana

Plan Round-The-World (RTW) Trips

Itʼs the ultimate trip: circumnavigating the planet, and stopping off wherever takes your fancy. Great for travellers who want to see it all, or who are just plain indecisive. But booking a round-the-world (RTW) trip can be a complex business. Hereʼs our guide to getting started. How to do it The most economical way to […]

8 Places That Are Nearly Impossible To Get To (And How To Get To Them)

(Via Buzzfeed) The Yemeni town of Qalansiyah is an isolated town on the western tip of the island of Socotra. Because of Socotra’s remoteness, a high number of plants and animals can be found only there. There are a lot of options for your first flight. You can choose from Cairo International Airport in Egypt, […]