Today was a wild day and one I don't think I'll soon forget. Woke up at sunrise to head, once again, to the border and attempt to gain entrance. The details of this whole ordeal are a little confusing, but let me give you the basics as well as I...

Crouched in a bus together. And why not? Why waste room?

Why, when I go to a US Airline do I.want.my.space? Like, I want it. Bad. I love my aisle seat, no center seat, I wanna spread these dirty kicks all out and deep breath, chill out.

But here,...

Hello everyone. This journal is a bit long and in our age of short-speak some will probably not finish it as a result. Most of you don't know me and have no reason to read, but this is my attempt to reach across the internet and look you in the...

Step off the plane and there is Dan smiling like a fool. I take a deep breath, breath deep the Kenyan sky and let out a small yell. The African sky has been worshiped for all time. Cliché and overused, the rumors hold true and its expanse still moves me....

We're currently on the plane to Amsterdam. Dav is to my left wrapped up in his hoodie with a pillow to the window. Jon is to my right watching LOST and making angry hand motions at his computer screen. He gets really into his tv. We're en route to the...

I turned 27 a few days ago. Most of my young life I've done birthdays with small groups of dear friends and family, but facebook has made birthdays a public affair so we go with it and why not, let's ask for support - I mean it can't hurt. In...

Rewind - February 2008

Riot Police surround the Peace Conference en masse. Depending on the day and which diplomat is attending, they are either lounging in the shade asking attendees for cigarettes or glaring at high alert.

The road leading up to the front gate has a brick wall...

My first day in Northeast Congo marks the first day of preparation for the Peace Conference. After 11 years of war, America called a cease-fire and peace talks have begun.

There are five general forces fighting in this region. The Congolese Army (FARDC), the Rwandan refugee army (FDLR), Nkundas rebel...

This time around, it's all together new.

A year ago, I wanted to get lost. Today, I just want to understand.

Originally I went to Africa to put shoes on kids' feet. My friend built a company grounded in giving and there I was, on the ground, giving.

After...