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Spencer Conway: “The world’s not as big as people think”

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Many dream of seeing the world. Spencer Conway has done it from atop a motorcycle. Since leaving his job as an English teacher behind at the age of 41, the Biddenden, Kent resident has logged over 100,000 kilometres on his Yamaha XT-660 Tenere, circumnavigating Africa and South America — becoming the first person to complete … Continue reading Spencer Conway: “The world’s not as big as people think” →

Searching for Sero: “You can’t buy happiness; you need to go find it”

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Home for John Rathwell and Tracy Guenard is a pretty small space these days: since May of 2016, the Gatineau, Quebec couple has been crisscrossing Canada and the United States in a newly-polished 1991 Volkswagen Westfalia, meeting people and sharing their stories of pursuing happiness. “It’s a beautiful van,” says Guenard. “It’s small — 15 … Continue reading Searching for Sero: “You can’t buy happiness; you need to go find it” →

Eileen Zheng: “Kindness is out there”

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In February of 2015, Eileen Zheng donated her left kidney to her mother. A year later, she cycled across Canada to prove that “life does not stop [after donating]; it is where another life can begin.” “It all started when I was 8. My mother taught me how to ride a bike, and since then, I’ve … Continue reading Eileen Zheng: “Kindness is out there” →