The World Awaits!

The world we humans live in has changed dramatically over time. Back in the day a human being simply was not aware of the earth that existed beyond where he could walk or run. Over time this changed what with the creation of ships and the development of a thriving global trade industry. The inventions of the airplane and the internet, to name a few, have made the earth more integrated than ever before. Having family, friends, business partners and other connections all over the world is relatively normal in an age in which communication does not rely on the distance between people. Thus it has never been more important to understand more about the world and other cultures. Everyone has their own culture and view of the world, including morality and social norms. But if we do not take the steps to understand others, our increasingly global society cannot flourish. There is no better way to further understand how another person lives than to take a step in their shoes, or in essence, travel. This website is intended to facilitate a dialogue on the travel experiences of those who have the opportunity to explore the world, and to help everyone gain and learn from what they've have discovered!

To add your own experiences to the archive here, please contact me at [email protected]. We'd love to hear about where you have been and what you have done!

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I would like to thank my parents, Alisa Shull, and Avery Orendorf for their support and time in helping me get this project done.