How We're Bringing Period Care to 260 Girls in Kenya

Last year on a scouting trip to Kenya, a teacher asked me for one thing: pads. Girls at her school were missing 3-7 days every month because they didn't have period products. Some were dropping out entirely. Their futures were shrinking because of something as basic as a period.

That conversation changed everything. In March 2026, both of my Kenya groups will distribute period care kits to 260 girls at a local school. Each $10 kit includes four reusable pads that last up to 10 years, underwear, soap, and a carrying pouch.

This isn't about showing up with disposable pads and leaving. It's about providing a decade of reliable period care, keeping girls in school, and investing in their futures. Here's how we're doing it—and how you can help.

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Hollywood Stunt Doubles Teach Us About Overcoming Fear

If someone who literally gets set on fire for a living can book a trip to Morocco right after a divorce, what's actually stopping you? I sat down with two Hollywood stunt doubles to talk about fear, risk, and why the people who do the most "dangerous" things are often the calmest travelers. Here's what they taught me about overcoming travel fear.

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Travel Safety, Cultural Experiences, Photography Lauren Richards Travel Safety, Cultural Experiences, Photography Lauren Richards

Safari Secrets: What I Learned About Kenya's Wildlife

Nature documentaries capture stunning moments, but spending time in Kenya revealed the raw, complex reality of wildlife. Between conversations with our guides and quiet moments of observation, I discovered surprising animal behaviors and partnerships that changed how I see the natural world - like giraffe-warthog alliances, zebra defense strategies, and the true nature of hippos that most tourists never learn about.

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