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I really love this short but effective video, and I want to share it with you all! It puts into perspective the impact of our ever increasing level of over-consumption and waste. This isn't a travel story, but it definitely is something that is affecting the world and everyone in it. This video really opens your eye to what kind of world we are living in today. There couldn't be a better time to show you all this video just as most of you may be getting ready to do some serious holiday shopping. So, please, take 20 minutes out of your day to watch the video below and visit http://www.storyofstuff.com for more information.

If we all show an understanding for one another and realize our similarities rather than our differences this world would be a better place. I absolutely love this video.... Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music. The idea of this project arose from the common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. No matter whether people come from different geographical, political, economical, spiritual or ideological backgrounds, music has the universal power to transcend and unite us as one human race. You can learn more about Playing For Change on the website http://www.playingforchange.com/ Also, check out other videos by Playing For Change on the official Playing For Change YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/PlayingForChange

Ever thought of just quitting your job, leaving everything behind to explore the world? If you have, you're not alone! In fact, I can't even count how many times people have said to me, "I wish I could just quit my job and take off for a year." Well, my response to them is, "So, what's stopping you? Your the creator of your life journey, so go for it!" The first people that I was really inspired by, who left everything behind to travel the world, are The Lost Girls. I came across their blog a few years ago and since then, the adventurous trio has continued to inspire me and others with their stories about their yearlong, 60,000 mile journey across four continents and more than a dozen countries. You can follow the adventures of The Lost Girls on their site at http://lostgirlsworld.com/ Also, watch out for the release of their book, "The Lost Girls and the Wander Year" that will be hitting shelves in May 2010!!

I came across a video while paroosing YouTube of a 16 year-old girl name Jessica Watson. The video immediately captured my attention and inspired me. Why? Well, while other 16 year-olds are executing a way convince their parents to let them go to a house party, Jessica has successful convinced her parents and the Australian government to let her sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the World. I don't know about you, but I think that is pretty awesome! Jessica started her adventure on her pink sail boat, who she refers to as "Ella," on October 18th, 2009. You can join her on her journey by following her blog at: http://www.youngestround.blogspot.com/ Or learn more about Jessica and her mission at: http://www.jessicawatson.com.au/

I spend quite some time in the travel section at book stores so, I thought it would be appropriate to share with you a list of travel literature that I highly recommend: Holy Cow! An Indian Adventure By Sarah MacDonald After backpacking her way around India, 21-year-old Sarah Macdonald decided that she hated this land of chaos and contradiction with a passion, and when an airport beggar read her palm and insisted she would come back one day - and for love - she vowed never to return. But twelve years later the prophecy comes true when her partner, ABC's South Asia correspondent, is posted to New Delhi, the most polluted city on earth. Having given up a blossoming radio career in Sydney to follow her new boyfriend to India, it seems like the ultimate sacrifice and it almost kills Sarah - literally. After being cursed by a sadhu smeared in human ashes, she nearly dies from double pheumonia. It's enough to send a rapidly balding atheist on a wild rollercoaster ride through India...