Rogue Habits

The World’s Youngest Man comes of age

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Ockie Fourie lives a double life. During the day he buries his head in spreadsheets and product catalogs, while speaking margins and markups as local brand manager for a major surfing lifestyle brand - when the office door closes, he turns into @theworldsyoungestman, a talented photographer whose distinctly toned-down style and intimate images of people has [...]

Beyond Nowhere: Headed West

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I headed west with a different understanding of myself, even if the answers weren’t as clear as I thought they would be; but no matter what answers I had thought I would find but still had not, I learned things that would impact my next steps. On a fundamental level I Iearned the essence of who I am doesn't just disappear because something I had chosen to de[...]

Beyond Nowhere: Middle America

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Somewhere between east and west, between coastal technology epicenters and my music city hometown there exists this strange, foreign world. It’s farmland, straight roads, square plots and cities with only a handful of last names. It’s land held over thousands of generations, where homemade cornbread is still served readily on the supper table, and where virt[...]

Your Next Trip: Two Weeks In New Zealand

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Two weeks -- or two months, for that matter -- is not nearly enough time to explore all of the wonders of New Zealand. The country is made up of two islands, four major cities, 14 national parks and 4 million people. But if two weeks is all you have, you better make the most of it. I spent two weeks on a solo backpacking trip in New Zealand and divide[...]

Beyond Nowhere: Heading East

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Beyond nowhere is a place my heart. Beyond nowhere is a place of lost and found. Beyond nowhere is a here now, a place of no particularity but a place where fires spark, where freedom soars and where I fall into my own —my space in this time, my backyard as far as my mind can see. Facing a major career defeat, one that had me questioning my life path and th[...]

Iceland: Land of Fire & Ice

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Iceland is a country forged of powerful elements; composed of glaciers, over 100 volcanoes and the meeting point for the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. It is a harsh and volatile environment that exudes stunning natural beauty. With a comparatively minuscule population of just over 300,000 people, it boasts some of the most liberal and forward [...]

10 of the Best Spicy Foods Around the World

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Spice has been a sought after commodity for centuries, adding heat, depth and flavor to a dish. Certain cuisines around the globe value and utilize spiciness better than others; from hints of zest to a deeply punishing burn that lasts for hours. Regardless of whether you enjoy a touch of a piquant flavor or you’re one to prove you can take the hottest that m[...]

The Maruba Resort

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Belize is a Central American country with a decidedly Caribbean flare. The Mayan civilization flourished here as far back as 1500 BC, building an impressive empire. It is a country rich in culture and dense with flora and fauna. Often visited by Americans as a nearby, cheap yet exotic getaway (and also filled with expats living the good life), it is a genera[...]

Swiss Dreaming: How To Spend One Perfect Day In Zurich

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In the minds of many foreigners, Switzerland is a land of offshore funded banks, unbelievably practical and small knife gadgets, political neutrality, snow-capped Alps, and glorious chocolate. Beyond the stereotypes, both good and bad, Switzerland is a gorgeous country that deserves further exploration. Zurich, the country's cultural and commercial capital, [...]

Infamous Party Islands

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Traveling the world in your youth is a spectacularly exciting rite of passage. It opens your eyes to people, places, cultures, and customs that are uniquely disparate from your own. Yet, in between sightseeing and absorbing the delightfully new surroundings, time should unquestionably be made for some fun. While most cities around the world can boast of exci[...]

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