25/05/2015
Hi Adventure Philanthropists, This past week, my friends Pamela and Jon were traveling in Burma. Because of the iffy phone connection, they asked their friends to call Jon’s mother Ma-Pat to wish her a Happy 80th Birthday in their stead. And we did, in droves. On the appointed day, all of us from around the country (none of whom Ma-Pat actually knows) enthusiastically wished her another 80 years of joyful living. I love this idea—sharing a smile between strangers with a simple Happy Birthday! Buy the book > My friend and editor Susan is also celebrating her birthday and to mark the occasion she has vowed to “drunk trumpet” the Adventure Philanthropist during her no-holds-barred Brighton party! Susan is such a fan that she gives the book as a wedding present, a hospitality gift, and a gesture of sincerity at business meetings. Most importantly, she refuses to lend her copy, admonishing would-be borrowers: “That’s Erin’s livelihood.” And so it is! So don’t borrow the book, buy your own copy of Adventure Philanthropist or give a copy as a gift today! And now for the articles this week: New: Financing an Adventurous Life In this latest video, I not only define adventure philanthropy, but also chat about how to embark on an adventurous life and how to finance one. What are you waiting for? The time to live an Adventure Philanthropist life is now! > Watch the video
Favorite: How to Cope with Creepy Crawlies I’ve had my fair share of run-ins with creepy crawlies during my years on the road including encounters with snakes, scorpions, and spiders. On the upside, these varied and heart-stopping experiences have helped hone my survival instincts. To help avoid creepy crawlies in the future, I’ve created a short list of rules to live by:
Photo of the Week: Roman Ruins on the Bosporus The Bosporus is a 17-mile stretch of water connecting the Black Sea to the waters of the Mediterranean, dividing Turkey, and separating Europe from Asia. A cruise along the Bosporus is one of the highlights of any visit to Istanbul. Not only does it provide an unparalleled vantage, but provides a sense of history for this complex region.
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