Many people hit a strange turning point when the kids leave home: the calendar opens up, the house gets quiet, and identity questions get loud. This conversation with longtime expat Paula Barnes puts words to what empty nest syndrome actually feels like, especially after years of building life around family. Read more
At 15 years old, competitive surfer Auburn Hilley is already living a schedule most adults would struggle to manage. Based in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, she trains, travels, and competes year round with one clear goal: earning a spot on the World Surf League World Tour and eventually chasing a Read more
Family stories can disappear in a single generation, especially in immigrant families where survival comes first and reflection comes later. On The Human Adventure, Sara Fashandi shares how growing up in Tehran, Iran shaped her family and how her brother Mohsen’s vivid memory became an anchor for their shared history. Read more
David Knoff goes to Antarctica expecting a hard, unforgettable year at Davis Station with the Australian Antarctic Program. What he gets is a leadership test that turns into a 537-day isolation story shaped by COVID-era logistics, shifting rescue timelines, and the strain of living with the same small group every Read more
Logan Vaughan grew up in West Texas where lake life wasn’t a weekend hobby, it was the center of the family’s rhythm. With parents who skied and a household that lived around boats, she found wakeboarding early and treated competition like a personal mission. That origin story matters because it Read more
What if the thing holding you back from international travel isn’t fear, money, or time, but the quiet belief that you need permission first? Jay Cameron’s story lands because it is both ordinary and extreme: a curious kid from Washington, D.C. who tried everything from small engine repair to music Read more