While preparing a thesis on Friedrich Nietzche, philosopher John Kaag took at trip to the Swiss Alps to experience some of the places and pastimes that influenced the 19th century Swiss/German philosopher's writing. While Nietzche didn't specifically discuss his exploration of the high mountains in his work, the impact that the mountains had on his thinking became clear to Kaag … [Read more...]
Everyone’s favourite surf journalist, Tim Baker, takes a walk! – but not just any walk. Tim discovers the song line of the sea eagle!
So, I just spent two days walking, and paddling, from Byron Bay to the Gold Coast – well Fingal just over the border in Northern NSW. I was fortunate enough to be invited along with a group of Indigenous dad’s and their sons on the walk, following the story line of the sea eagle, and introducing the youngsters to their indigenous culture. It’s hard to put into words what a … [Read more...]