This article has been re-published from January 2020 Last year I was invited to an interview in the incredible city of Zabrze, Poland for a popular local television program. When the interview came out, I was in the middle of … Read More
On the morning of March 18, 2022, new light dawned over the country of Iraq to reveal a broad, brightly colored face of something completely new. This brisk spring day, we celebrated the opening of the first climbing wall in the region surrounding the city of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.… Read More
Bryar Faris and Rukan Ahmad are a couple that fell in love over their love for the outdoors and climbing. Together, they recognized a desperate need that the outdoor climbing community faced and made the decision to open the first … Read More
Islands 4 Kids is a children’s shelter in Romania founded by 78 year old American Robert Jacobs. In this interview, Robert and one of I4K’s success stories, “Stretch” catch up with me and explain their challenges, such as fixing wind … Read More
Traveling north to catch the last of the winter ice has become a tradition for me. I am one of the lucky few who ventured there enough, in search of what true winter feels like, to have made friends with … Read More
When I started World in 360, I envisioned letting you “step into my shoes” and showing you how beautiful it is to discover adventure beyond your comfort zone. It had to be ambitious, it had to be recognizable, and it … Read More
You can see the summit of the mountain Piremigron from practically anywhere in the city of Sulaymaniyah in Iraqi Kurdistan. This mountain inspires curiosity and adventure in anyone that visits the city, and in the past two decades the mountain … Read More
Last update we mentioned Leathermaking Tools that we ordered for our Children’s Shelter in Romania, Islands 4 Kids. Well, they’re here! Robert, the founder of the Children’s Shelter, has a lifetime of knowledge with construction, carpentry, woodworking, and other skills; … Read More
Check out the story behind our First Climbing School in Iraq!This is the first in a series of videos that will tell the story behind our initiatives. Navigate to the project page to see all our updates, and please help … Read More
Last time I was in Romania, I delivered a carload of donations that are still being distributed to those in need – and the tools have made everything below possible! Robert Jacobs has been like the turtle in the Turtle … Read More