Another Reason to Like Richard Branson


Those of you who travel know that it can result in countless benefits, both tangible and intangible, but it can often be hard to convince those who don't travel that there is much more to traveling than just taking a break, going on holiday or avoiding reality. Not that taking a break and relaxing is a bad thing, but there is a common misconception, especially in places like the United States, that traveling, and ...
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The Beauty of Nature on Display in Russia


I recently returned from a two week trip to Russia. Compared to the expedition and some other post expedition travels, two weeks really wasn't very long... at least it didn't seem very long as it flew by incredibly fast, but then again, the expedition flew by like a blur as well. Needless to say, I packed in as much as I could into those two weeks: from Russian language lessons and Moscow sightseeing, to ...
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Czech vs. Chech


As everyone is certainly well aware, there was a bombing last week at the 117th running of the Boston Marathon. With no know terrorists organizations claiming immediate responsibility, an anxious public desperately searched for clues and eagerly waited for answers into the identity of the suspect(s). Wild speculation was the order of the day and pundits "in the know" even went as far as to incorrectly and absurdly spew theories about who did ...
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The tallest bike in the world, and a ballsy rider to go with it.


We have been working on a documentary about bike community for about a year now and are nearly finished. It is called Bike Driven, and over the course of the last year we have filmed some serious nutballs riding the funkiest of setups in Denver, even tall bikes, but none this tall. The bike is insane and the ride in the video is from a gathering called LA Bike ...
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Alexander Polli Flies Through the Batman Cave...This guy is completely insane.


Alexander Polli 3 These days there are countless names in the wingsuit flying world that are pushing the limits, getting arrested, getting hurt doing the wildest of flights. All of their stunts often get them some money or fame...maybe even some money. Without a doubt their antics get the insane stamp smacked right across their ...
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Education Initiative

Must Attend: 64th Annual Conference on World Affairs

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Steve Bouey Posted in Education Initiative, Events, World News | Leave a comment

Anyone in the Boulder, Colorado area should check out the 64th Annual Conference on World Affairs running all week at the University of Colorado Campus in Boulder. The conference includes more than 200 panel discussions, artistic performances and lectures presented by more than 100 experts in fields ranging from Foreign Policy to Technology and Social Media and the best part; it is completely open to the public. Anyone interested in learning more about the issues shaping our society should check out the schedule and try and attend some of the panels and workshops. You won’t be disappointed.

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Studying Abroad IS Good for You

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Steve Bouey Posted in Education Initiative, Featured, World News | 2 Comments

There has always been a sizable segment of the U.S. population that has viewed those who travel with a bit of contempt, believing travel is nothing more than an escape from reality, avoiding responsibility, taking a vacation. Given the stigma attached to travel, its not surprising that there is a similar stigma attached to studying abroad, but recent studies are finally starting to reveal the value, in quantitative terms, of international educational experiences.

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