TRAVERSE MAGAZI... ISSUE 28

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  Issue 28
  Mar 25th, 2009
 
   
About: Health & Style

The rivalry between these two libation titans is long-standing. Tea fanatics preach endlessly about the various health benefits of brewed leaves while coffee lovers consistently chronicle their endless appreciation for ground beans.

About: Stopping to Smell the flowers

Spring has come to the northern hemisphere. Here are some of the best places to enjoy the blossoms.

About: Onbeyond

In the heart of the desert, Dani Redd digests the ‘heart of the earth’, and learns the mysterious secrets contained within.

About: Local Music

I thought my collection of Brazilian music was pretty impressive… until I went to Brazil.

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Meet A Traveler
Currently In: Cleveland, Ohio
Traveling Next: China

Meet a traveler who loves sending random & obscure postcards to friends and family, even if they live 20 minutes away. She has complete respect and admiration for those who do what they love for a living and not because of the almighty dollar. Follow her travel blog as she heads down a new career path of teaching English starting in China.

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Meet An Organization
Operates In: Cochabamba, Bolivia

After six weeks of volunteering with Sustainable Bolivia, Matador writer Hal Amen sits down with the Executive Director of the non-profit who's mission is to recruit and provide volunteers to 25 partner organizations in Bolivia, which focus in the areas of education, human rights, health and the environment. Read the interview here.

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Cool Opportunity

You may have heard of measuring your carbon footprint, but what about measuring how much water you use? As we become more and more aware that we may be using water at an unsustainable pace, the idea of water footprints—the amount of water an individual uses—is becoming more common. Thankfully our friends at Good Magazine have created a helpful chart for measuring your water footprint.

Matador News

Like the Godfather of Soul would say... "Papa's got a brand new bag" at Matador and we're excited about some new moves being made around the Matador Network. First, and foremost, we are pumped to welcome our newest editors to the team: Kate Sedgwick, Christine Garvin, Teresa Ponikvar, Sarah Menkedick, Carlo Alcos, and Hal Amen. Second, we've got a new look around the network. Hope you dig it!

In the Next Issue of Traverse
stoked in monta...
4 More Reasons to Travel to Montana NOW
About: Montana

A Teresa Ponikvar explains, it's not just the snow and rivers and terrain that make Montana good to go any time of the year, but the unique people, culture, and natural history. Getsome.

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Food For Thought

It's no secret that the US spends more on its military than any other country. But just how do the numbers add up? Check out this shocking Matador graphic.

 
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