by Linda Higdon | Aug 14, 2018 | Traveler Story
You may have heard of “ubuntu”, the ancient African humanitarian philosophy that “I am, because you are” or “I am, because of you”. It was Nelson Mandela who popularized it in the West during his presidency in the ‘90s. Some argue that it was actually the...
by Global Heart Journeys | Jul 2, 2018 | Traveler Story
Recently, I retired early from banking to pursue opportunities in social enterprise or micro finance. I am so glad that I did not wait any longer to take this trip. I might still be at that desk wondering what else was out there… I was stuck on the corporate...
by Global Heart Journeys | Jun 4, 2018 | Traveler Story
What a pleasure it has been to work with Linda, my wife, to support the growth and development of the “Women’s Journey to Kenya”! I’ve recently retired from a 36-year career in international corporate banking and now partner with Global Heart Journeys. I am also...
by Global Heart Journeys | May 4, 2018 | Traveler Story
“You’re going back to Kenya again? Why?” a friend asked. “Why not?” I answered. The question got me thinking. First of all, that friend doesn’t know how much I love travel, but more importantly what is it that is drawing me back to Kenya for the third time in...
by Global Heart Journeys | Apr 5, 2018 | Traveler Story
There once was a woman who turned 60. One night while driving home from the movies (a chick-flick with little to no substance) the voice came back. “You are not done yet. You still have so much energy. You know you want to make a film!” This time she did not squish...
by Global Heart Journeys | Mar 10, 2018 | Traveler Story
I love women and the energy of women. I love our brilliance, our determination, our wit, our sense of fun and adventure and I love that we do the important work of holding things together. More than anything else, I love that we support one another. When I first...
by Global Heart Journeys | Feb 6, 2018 | Traveler Story
If I had known about this “Women’s Journey to Kenya”, I would have taken it earlier, but as it turns out your global heart journey begins when the time is right for you and the magical and mystical will stir your heart when it is ready. I was a new empty-nester and my...
by Global Heart Journeys | Jan 6, 2018 | Traveler Story
Linda Higdon, created and hosts, Women’s Journey to Kenya Happy New Year! As I am writing this, I have run away from the ridiculously cold sub-zero temperatures of Chicago where the Women’s Journey to Kenya office is located. I’ve hightailed it (with my husband) to...
by Global Heart Journeys | Dec 11, 2017 | Traveler Story
In Kenya there are two types of Zebra. They have the type with the pointed ears, that most people are familiar with. However, if you look closely the Zebras in this photo have rounded ears like a teddy bear! Reasons to Visit Kenya I found my global heart in Kenya with...
by Global Heart Journeys | Oct 27, 2017 | Traveler Story
When I woke up, I was there. And, when I was there I woke up. Kenya! A dream long unrealized. A desire to travel to the African continent has always nagged at my soul. But it wasn’t until “Women’s Journey to Kenya” that my long held dream become a reality. I knew that...
