By Adria Carey Perez Here’s my monthly round-up of links, books, articles, and other things I like that round out my ideas about the issue. If you like something, leave a comment. If you have something to recommend, contact me! I’m always looking for reading material. By subscribing to my newsletter, you will receive more […]
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Should I Take My Kids to a Developing Country?
By Adria Carey Perez Planning a summer vacation and asking, “Should I take my kids to a developing country?” The short answer is: yes, but… Last summer, we decided to go to Colombia. Not to a resort or with a tour group, but on a two-week, meandering road trip covering cities, beaches, and jungles. With […]
Sea: Editor’s Note Issue 1
The theme of the inaugural issue of Odyssa Magazine is “Sea,” chosen because any trip taken in, on, or near the water has the potential to be powerful. This month’s articles include some tips for family boating, why I love to travel to fishing villages in all of their incarnations, and a reflection on how […]
Nayarit, Mexico: El Panadero de Sayulita
El Panadero de Sayulita: A Musical Vignette from the Jungles of Nayarit, Mexico By Tommy Alexander The song brings me back to a rough coastal road near Sayulita, Mexico — barefoot and wild-haired, walking into town from the highway in the warm, fresh darkness. The way wound through lush tropical forest peppered with occasional shops and houses. […]
Pamplona
Editor’s note: We continue our series of short fiction this month with a contribution about a desire to run with the bulls. The path is a bit beaten, but I’d class this as “adventure.” Pamplona By Kyle Owens Phillip poured himself a cup of coffee and went over to the other side of the room, sitting […]
How to be a Hero/Explorer (or Before Indiana Jones)
Before Indiana Jones Came Abraham Hyacinthe Anquetil-Duperron By Blake Smith Before Indiana Jones and Lawrence of Arabia, came Abraham Hyacinthe Anquetil-Duperron. Born in 1731, Anquetil was the original Orientalist-adventurer: a European scholarly expert of Asian culture who also embodied bold, heroic action in the field. His speciality was the roots of ancient religions in Asia. […]
Sea: What I’m Reading
By Adria Carey Perez As a voracious reader, I come across all kinds of interesting articles, books, and blogs. Every issue, I will share links to some of the best things I’ve found related to the issue’s theme: you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll scratch your head, and you’ll go away a little smarter. I’m always […]
A Guide to Vancouver (Part 2)
Editor’s note: In Gregg LaMarsh’s first installment, he shared some tips, tricks, and experiences for a February trip to Vancouver Island, Canada’s surf capital. In Part 2 of this telling, he heads over to the mainland to explore the city of Vancouver, across the Strait of Georgia from Nanaimo, and sums up his trip overall. […]
Forgotten Books: Been There, Done That
By Adria Carey Perez Do you know the story of Zora Neale Hurston? She published Their Eyes Were Watching God, one of my favorite once-forgotten books, in 1937, was a writer at the center of the Harlem Renaissance, and was an adventurous anthropologist and folklorist, traveling extensively in the South, Jamaica, Haiti, and Honduras. And she died […]
A Guide to Vancouver Island, Canada’s Surf Capital (Part 1)
Editor’s Note: Gregg LaMarsh took a February trip to Vancouver Island, Canada. The idea of a Canadian winter didn’t stop him from exploring Canada’s surf capital. What follows is the first part of a quirky two-part series on his trip, with tips, suggestions, and reports based on his recent ramblings around Vancouver Island’s West Coast. […]