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Welcome to World In Focus Photography! This is a collection of photographs and journal entries from @sethwatsonquigg from 20+ years of leveraging adventure travel to drive positive social change. Check out our expeditions at @karuna_project ! Jai ! by @worldinfocuscreative

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10 months ago

A well-designed cultural experience is at the heart of every Karuna Expedition @karunaexpeditions

We believe in the transformative power of learning from one another, from the wisdom of the old world to the innovation of the new.

As humanity stands on the precipice of profound change, we are called to ask deeper questions:

What does it mean to be human?

What does it mean to be truly alive?

What does it mean to worship the Apus, the sacred mountain spirits, or honor Pachamama, Mother Earth, as a living presence woven into everyday life?

While technology continues to reshape our lives and redefine our future, we believe our path forward requires a deeper understanding of the ancient knowledge systems that many Indigenous cultures have carefully preserved for generations.

These traditions invite us to see ourselves not as separate from nature, but as participants in a larger web of life, one built on reciprocity, respect, stewardship, and community.

As the old world and the new world merge, our mission remains unwavering: to reconnect humans with humanity.

Through immersive experiences that broaden perspectives, foster meaningful cultural exchange, and support communities around the world, we create opportunities to listen, learn, and engage with wisdom that has endured for centuries.

Not to observe from a distance, but to experience these teachings with humility and respect.

The future may evolve at an unprecedented pace, but our commitment remains steadfast: honoring ancient wisdom, cultivating human connection, and exploring together what it truly means to be alive.
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#KarunaExpeditions #CulturalImmersion #Pachamama #Apus #IndigenousWisdom taken in Peru by @worldinfocuscreative

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6 days ago

What if the most powerful force shaping humanity isn't technology, politics, or economics—but authentic human connection?

Across cultures, continents, and generations, our stories are intertwined.

The choices made in one corner of the world ripple through communities thousands of miles away.

Our economies are interconnected, our cultures influence one another, and our personal journeys of self-discovery are often sparked by the people we meet along the way.

In my upcoming book, Connection: The Heart of Being Human (releasing in the first half of 2027), I share stories from around the world that reveal just how deeply woven together we truly are.

These experiences demonstrate that connection is more than a social act, it's the bridge between humanity, culture, individual growth, and global prosperity.

When we better understand one another, we create opportunities for collaboration.

When we embrace diverse perspectives, we strengthen communities.

And when we recognize our shared humanity, we unlock the potential for a more connected world.

The future belongs not to those who divide, but to those who connect.
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#ConnectionTheHeartOfBeingHuman #Humanity #Culture #fineartphotography #globaleconomy taken in Planet Earth by @worldinfocuscreative

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11 days ago

Humanity is not a concept we learn in books, it’s something we witness in motion.

It’s in the way a stranger in a mountain village offers tea without asking your name.

It’s in the laughter of children who don’t speak your language but understand joy perfectly.

It’s in the quiet dignity of people who carry their lives with grace you can feel but never fully describe.

Travel exposes us to these moments: the ones that rearrange our inner furniture.

Suddenly, the world becomes less divided.

Less abstract.

Less “us and them.” We are all one.

Perspective shifts because we finally see how deeply connected we are.

And once you’ve seen that, you can’t unsee it.

Your reality expands.

Your empathy deepens.

Your understanding of humanity becomes something lived, not imagined.

We are Connected!

Getting closer to the release of my book, "Connection: The Heart of Being Human", and very excited to share my journey with you.

Shanti todos 🙏 🙏 🙏

📸 Kham-Tibet-2010 (16 years ago 🤯) taken in Tibet by @worldinfocuscreative

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22 days ago

¿Allinllachu, Western? When we’re not in Gunnison, you might find some of us trekking through Peru’s Sacred Valley! Read about the experience below ⬇️

This August, during the fall pre-session, students from @environmentwestern and @western.roe programs embarked on a 10-day expedition through Peru, led by @karunaexpeditions founder Seth Quigg and Western Environment and Sustainability Director Nate Gore. The experience was made possible through @cli_wcu.

From connecting with Quechua communities in the high-mountain village of Willoq to trekking the legendary Classic Inca Trail, students immersed themselves in Peruvian culture while exploring sustainability, history, and adventure in one of the world’s most incredible landscapes.

For Quigg, the value of the journey goes far beyond the places we visit: “Traveling opens doors into different realities and can change how people view the world and themselves in it.”

Gore adds: “Educators in the field have the extraordinary privilege of watching a future generation of leaders grow into their own during these expeditions. We get to witness students navigate uncertainty, challenge their assumptions, discover their capabilities, and ultimately return home transformed—not simply by the places they have visited, but by the people they have become along the way.”

¡Sulpayki, Pachamama! 🇵🇪

📸: @sethwatsonquigg taken in Sacred Valley, Peru by @worldinfocuscreative

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a month ago

Praying for our brothers and sisters in Nepal as they face this unimaginable tragedy.

So many people remain missing, including two of our own team and entire communities are hurting in ways that words can barely hold.

Please keep every human, every animal, and every living being affected by this disaster in your prayers.

May they feel strength, protection, and the collective heart of all of us standing with them.

Om mani padme hum 🙏 🙏 🙏
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#nepal #prayingfornepal #nepalisbeautiful #nepalipeople #ommanipadmehum taken in Nepal by @worldinfocuscreative

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Thank you all for reaching out to make sure we are ok. We, friends and family are safe and sound from today's disaster in Nepal.

At the bottom of Lantang Lirung and Langtang National Park, lies the village of Syabrubesi, which was destroyed by today's events.

We at @karunaexpeditions will be heading to Nepal this October and to Langtang park via Syabrubesi. Assessments made in due course.

Flash floods are common in the Himalaya and the frequency is rising because of climate change.

Nepal and South Asia will be some of the most affected areas on the planet as we face this pandemic.

Stay tuned for relief efforts and if you want contribute to the people's lives who may have been changed forever.

One love ❤️ 🌎 One world
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#climatechange #welovenepal #karunaproject #bekaruna #teamkaruna taken in Langtang, Nepal by @worldinfocuscreative

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The Quechua, descendants of the Inca, continue to hold down traditions and cultures passed through generations.

Their way of life is not glamour, nor romanticized spectacle — it is resilience, continuity, and truth.

Indigenous cultures carry key insights into what it means to be human.

They remind us that connection to the earth is not optional, but essential.

To live fully is to be alive in reciprocity with Pachamama, the sacred Mother Earth, and to honor the wisdom of ancestors who understood balance long before modern disruption.

In this time of technological revolution, when humanity risks losing itself in speed and abstraction, the Quechua worldview offers a compass.

Ancient wisdom is not a relic — it is a living guide.

It shows us how to reconnect to humanity, to remember that progress without soul is emptiness, and that survival depends on listening to those who still walk in rhythm with the earth.
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@worldinfocuscreative @karunaexpeditions #karuna #quechua #incaempire🏳️‍🌈 taken in Valle Sagrado de los Incas by @worldinfocuscreative

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2 months ago

At @karunaexpeditions , we believe that true connection happens when people from one corner of the world meet those from another — exchanging ideas, learning from each other, and opening our eyes to new ways of living.

Yesterday, in the heart of the Inca Empire, we gathered for a ceremony honoring the Apus, the sacred mountain guardians and Pachamama, Mother Earth herself.

Through offerings and gratitude, we joined an ancient rhythm that reminds us: the Earth is alive, listening, and deserving of reciprocity.

These exchanges are more than rituals; they are bridges.

They broaden our perspective, challenge our assumptions, and invite us to see the world through another lens.

In the act of sharing, whether stories, ceremonies, or simple human connection, we discover what it means to live differently, and more deeply, than the way we do.

The Karuna Project reconnects humans to humanity, one conversation, one ceremony, one journey at a time. 🌿 🌎 🇵🇪 ❤️ taken in Inca Empire by @worldinfocuscreative

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2 months ago

August in Peru is celebrated as the Month of Pachamama 🌎 because Andean communities believe this is when the Earth is at her hungriest and most receptive, a sacred window when people “feed” the land through Pago a la Tierra ceremonies to restore balance, fertility, and protection for the year ahead; throughout the Sacred Valley and the high Andes, families gather to offer coca leaves, grains, llama fat, sweets, and chicha as acts of gratitude, honoring the ancient principle of ayni—reciprocity—at a time when strong winds, dry soil, and shifting seasons make August spiritually volatile, prompting rituals meant to safeguard travelers.
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#diosolopaypachamama #pachamama #coca #cocaplant #peru taken in Pachamama by @worldinfocuscreative

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2 months ago

Amazing day with Amazing people on the edge of the Sacred Valley.

The village of Chinchero is undergoing massive development, yet the people are happy and welcoming to all travelers.

You must come with me and @karunaexpeditions on an expedition, retreat, tour or adventure into the ancient empire of the Inca, which is very much still alive and present.

Sulpayki Waiki 🙏
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#queucha #inca #vallesegrado #sacredvalley #teamkaruna by @worldinfocuscreative

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2 months ago

Mi amigo eros lo maximo grande! 🙏 ❤️
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#worldmusic #magic #quechuamagic #happymusic #goodvibes taken in Cusco - Capital del Imperio Inca by @worldinfocuscreative

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