by Vicki Bunke Standing along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, I found it fitting to learn that it is the lowest freshwater lake in the world. I had recently experienced the lowest point in my life. Eight months earlier, my 14-year-old daughter Grace died after living with osteosarcoma or bone cancer for four … Continued
Thank you Teen Vogue for publishing my article: “How a Swimming Lesson From Olympian Markus Rogan Changed My Life“ Brighter Sides is a series reflecting on the resilience, community and hope that lit up a very dark year. In this op-ed, Lisa Niver explains how a swimming lesson from Olympian Markus Rogan changed her life outlook. … Continued
Sydney is swimming from Bridge to Bridge to raise money for Glide Church! How can you help change the world? My name is Sydney and I have been training for a 10k swim across the Bay, from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Bridge, for months. I will be doing my swim on the … Continued
For such small creatures, jellyfish have a fearsome reputation. Is it safe to swim with jellyfish, and if so, where? Although they’ve got a bad reputation, it’s perfectly safe to swim with jellyfish at a few places in the world. Kakaban Island in Indonesia’s Derawan Archipelago holds one of these marine lakes, populated by thousands … Continued
During our stay in Southern Bali at Bingin Beach, we rented motorbikes to visit the famous cliff temple of Uluwatu. Some of the hills are steep but the road is basically good. The views are incredible and we were there the day before the start of the festival, Galungan. The surfers at Uluwatu Beach were … Continued