Shit You Don't Learn in School

A sampling of resources that I bookmarked throughout the journey to spend more time with, including how you can conduct your own walk & talk, a structure that Kevin Kelly and Craig Mod have mastered. A public recap of some of our adventure from Craig ModHow to conduct your own Walk and Talk (downloadable version)Kevin Kelly on This American Life telling his story of living for 6 months as if he were dying. This is really incredibly moving and a must-listen.A TED Talk on Notre-Dame’s...

After an invite to walk the Camino from Kevin Kelly, Steph and Cal ended up on an unplanned month in Portugal, Morocco, France, and Spain. In this episode, we cover cruising the Portuguese coast in search of surf and the less-touristy towns beyond Lisbon and Porto, Cal's solo surf mission through Morocco, and why Basque Country, with its its world-class food, charm, and surf became one of our new favorite places. Steph's Camino trip with Kevin Kelly gets its own episode. Resources: ✨ Ba...

In Part 3 of our East Africa series, Steph and Cal walk through how they'd plan a trip to East Africa after spending 26 days across Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. We cover when to go, how to think about safari (luxury, budget, or somewhere in between), gorilla trekking logistics in Rwanda, which non-safari stops were worth it (and which weren't), and practical tips on visas, packing, and money. If a trip to Africa feels off-limits or overwhelming to plan, this one is for you. Resources Asilia (...

After two weeks on safari in Kenya and Tanzania, Steph and Cal spent a week in Rwanda — a last-minute addition that ended up being their favorite leg of the trip. In Part 2 of our East Africa series, we cover the history and lasting impact of the Rwandan genocide, what Rwanda is like today, and a special experience visiting gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Resources: Gorilla Families in Volcanoes National ParkMachete Season by Jean HatfieldWe Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Ki...

Last summer, Steph and Cal spent 26 days traveling through East Africa, including a safari through the Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and Rubondo Island. In Part 1 of this three-part series on Africa, we cover what life on safari is actually like — from watching a fresh lion kill and getting mock-charged by an elephant to walking on foot through the bush and visiting a remote fishing village where most locals had never left the island. Disclaimer: This episode and all episodes of the SYDLIS podcas...