Although Adrien and Shinobu have a quite different background, their ways met through the values they share and their will to do the most good they can.
Adrien studied Chemistry and ended working in Japan for the Chemical Industry for about 10 years before buying his freedom. At 34 years old, he decided to see the world with his bicycle. For about two years, he cycled more than 25,000km, crossed about 20 countries and volunteered at about 20 farms and NGOs. With his experience on the field and all the knowledge acquired from books and encounters, he made his mind to contribute in the most effective way through effective altruism. He decided to go back home in Tokyo to expand the concept of a sustainable and simple stay being inspired by the story of Shinobu.
Shinobu has been passionate in travel for over 10 years. Losing an uncle to the war stems in her heart to bridge seas, studying mainly International Relations, Peace and Human Rights. She left the airline soon after Japan’s 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear incident and moved to affected regions where she experienced the power of people coming together to co-exist with nature, resiliently. Starting from creating camps with local farmers, she has designed experiences, consulted and trained people from over 30 nations around sustainable travel. Activated further by Adrien’s passion, she is grateful to be part of this journey to give at best.
STAY WELL, GIVE WELL 