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Overwhelmed and obsessed: a novice backpacker prepares for the John Muir Trail
Preparing for a thru hike of the John Muir Trail as a new backpacker is overwhelming. Researching gear and skills can become an obsession!
Aug 27, 20237 min read


How to Satisfy Your Wanderlust When You’re Stuck at Home
Because sometimes life requires us to keep our feet planted at home. When it comes to the desire to travel, our appetite is larger than...
Dec 30, 20194 min read


Climbing Cotopaxi: an Honest Tale
Because the cool photos don't tell the whole story Volcán Cotopaxi- the story behind the story Three months ago when I was in Ecuador, I...
Jun 10, 20199 min read


Change your words to change your perspective
This little change can lead to a huge mindset shift Perspective It is well known that with everything in life, perspective is everything....
Nov 27, 20183 min read


8 Little Victories that Every Traveler Can Identify With
Let’s face it- when traveling, hassles abound. But sometimes small things happen- little victories- that make the journey a bit sweeter....
Sep 24, 20184 min read


The Courage to Travel
I wasn't born with it, and it didn't come all at once. One thing I get asked a lot when talking about my travel plans is, “Aren’t you...
Jul 2, 20184 min read


Never the shortest route
A life lesson that keeps on evolving I just returned from a fantastic trip with a friend to one of my favorite places in the world-...
Mar 25, 20184 min read
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