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Toby Israel

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Category: Nature

Pure Light, Pure Life: A Costa Rica Snapshot
Central America, Nature

Pure Light, Pure Life: A Costa Rica Snapshot

September 30, 2017May 22, 2020 Toby 3 mins read

At the edge of Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica, in 6 am light The light falling through my windows at 6 am cleans the sleep from my […]

“Smile As You’re Dancing.” Thoughts for Those Seeking to Rewild
Europe, Nature, Poetry & Fiction

“Smile As You’re Dancing.” Thoughts for Those Seeking to Rewild

June 15, 2017May 22, 2020 Toby 3 mins read

I first published this piece well over a year ago on Rebelle Society. Since, I have gone much deeper into my exploration of rewilding. Back […]

The Wild Song and Where to Find It
Adventure, Nature

The Wild Song and Where to Find It

June 1, 2017May 22, 2020 Toby 3 mins read

Seek. Wildness. The signals have been clear for a while now. Years. This is one of the most important things we can do in our overly […]

The Wild-Tame Peculiarity of Safari (and 10 Wild Photos)
Adventure, Africa, Nature

The Wild-Tame Peculiarity of Safari (and 10 Wild Photos)

March 2, 2017May 22, 2020 Toby 3 mins read

Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa A male leopard wakes from his nap and stretches lazily. Three safari cars—Land Rovers, I think—have parked just […]

This is What Conscious Travel Looks Like
Nature, Travel Advice

This is What Conscious Travel Looks Like

December 20, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 6 mins read

I wrote this for a masters application, but I think it’s worth sharing with more than a few admissions officers! What follows is an incomplete, […]

Adventure, Europe, Nature, Nomadism

The Camino de Santiago in 100 words and 27 Untouched Pictures

July 17, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 2 mins read

When I set out for the San Sebastian (my starting point for the Camino del Norte) at the start of June, I decided not to […]

Adventure, Europe, Nature

Off to the Camino… Travel Update and See You Later!

June 4, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 2 mins read

On Sunday, June fifth (yes, that’s tomorrow), I will close my laptop. I will put it on a shelf, and I will not see it […]

Africa, Nature

De-Nile, and other Ugandan States

April 24, 2016May 22, 2020 Toby 3 mins read

Last week, I visited friends in Jinja “Source of the Nile” Uganda and stayed with them at the lodge they manage. Between playing sharks and […]

Africa, Nature

Other Words for Turquoise

May 15, 2015May 22, 2020 Toby 3 mins read

Over the last week, I have been struggling to find other words for what has always been one of my favorite colors: turquoise. As I […]

Africa, Nature, Poetry & Fiction

Before the Rains

March 23, 2015May 22, 2020 Toby 1 min read

*** We are at the very edge of the rainy season here in Kenya… This is what it feels like. (All photos taken yesterday at […]

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