Co-creation…

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The differences between collaboration and co-creation. Where ego enters the potential for conflict and drama surfaces. The evolution of the World Children’s Summit is a using this new approach.

Being more aware in our community

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The longer you live in a town, the less you see. the less you’re aware of it. She’s excited about a new, exciting, dramatic move she’s making to a small town in the interior of BC.

Living a bit ‘upstream’

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A summer visit to a small town ended up with a move to a dream home on the lake, in a town where it’s less easy to live, and leaves her feeling younger.

Local opportunities to learn from

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So many places in our own town to explore. Meeting new people. Lot to be learned when we don’t just stay in our familiar patterns.

Bus drivers that make a difference

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A student from Bangkok’s appreciation for local bus drivers’ taking the time to teach her how to use the bus system.

Transforming the atmosphere on Chicago subway

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One woman’s effort to engage others in a sketchy section of Chicago totally changed people’s behaviour from passengers’ total silence to animated conversation.

Living the curriculum.. changed students’ lives

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A former teacher/ principal shares how her life was changed in grade 10, by a teacher who lived the curriculum he taught and then expected the students to follow his lead, in being travellers in their own town.

Finding a passion to explore

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A 3 step process a teacher used to help students find a passion to explore in their city.

Packing for your travels

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There’s always a worry about packing the right things for a trip. Here Omar suggests a key to packing for any traveling or changes in our lives.

Salmon fishing in Alaska: a traveler’s tale

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When traditional fishing opportunities were not available, a conversation with a stranger opened up the perfect solution. Great example of taking a detour… getting off the ‘tour’ and finding amazing ‘stuff.’