Around the World

Impermanence was at the core of my childhood. When packing tape and cardboard boxes took over my house every few years, it meant saying goodbye again, boarding another airplane, and leaving for yet another place to call home. This was normal to me.

Did you know that there are 574 Native American nations within the United States? And that number only counts the ones officially recognized by the US government. Even though it can be difficult to pinpoint capitals for every native nation, we found four across the US that you won’t want to miss!

The earliest lighthouses were nothing more than fires built on platforms to mark the entrances to ports, but nowadays lighthouses are towering structures with electric lights and revolving lenses that shine light miles out to sea. Where can you go to walk where lightkeepers have walked before? Many lighthouses no longer fulfill their original function, so consider visiting a few of the oldest lighthouses still in operation around the world.