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• What I Learned

  

  Feedly Boards (Categories). I started using this when I first started using Feedly, but at the time, I only had a "favorites" category. Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2024 TRAVEL

• Honk If You Think Helmets Are Sexy (And Other Random Acts of Kindness)

  

  One of the things that I did on this trip was to have people come and meet me along the way. My friend K came with her girls to meet up with me in Canmore, and... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2024 TRAVEL

• Everything is Random Today

  Speaking of books, this is not one that I DNFed, but I read David Sedaris' Holidays on Ice and it was his worst book that I've read so far. Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2024 TRAVEL

• You Can Do It!

  

  The most common thing that people say to me, aside from where I am going or where did I come from, is that they wish they could do what I am doing. I always... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2024 TRAVEL

• Looking Back: Books + Life

  

  Currently I am eating too much junk food! I am not a huge fan of sweets, but I've sure had a lot of candy (Haribo for the win!) and ice cream over the last few... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2024 TRAVEL

• Pack Your Fears

  

  In the hiking world there is a saying, that we always pack our fears. This means that if you are afraid of being cold, you will overpack clothes; if you are... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2024 TRAVEL

• Ride the Divide

  

  What is this race, you ask? Well, there is a cycling route that goes from Banff, Alberta to the border of Mexico at Antelope Wells, NM and is 70% on dirt. Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2024 TRAVEL

• By The Numbers: May

  

  And just like that, May is gone. It treated me well, as in I probably got rained on a little at least 20 of the 31 days, but none of the rain was super heavy... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2024 TRAVEL

• Contemplations Regarding Canada

  

  Holy moly, it is June!! Can you believe it? I thought I would do a quick recap of some of the things I have noticed and/or thought about regarding Canada, as I... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2024 TRAVEL

• A Day In The Life

  

  I thought I would do another day in the life, and may do this each month, as even though sometimes the days seem the same every day, they are actually often... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2024 TRAVEL

• Tgim

  

  I thought I would jump on the TGIF wagon, except that now that I don't have a normal work week, I actually dislike the weekends. Funny, eh? Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2024 TRAVEL

• You Ask, I Answer

  

  If we were having coffee, I would give you a quick update that I am having a blast, BUT the weather is weird!! It was 27 F the other morning and then in the... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2024 TRAVEL

• Looking Back: Books + A Bonus Question Or Two

  

  Remember my lack of reading motivation in March? Well, in reading terms for me, April went in like a lamb and out like a lion. Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2024 TRAVEL

• By The Numbers: April

  

  It's May! As you may know, this is my favorite month! Bring on the spring time! I thought I would do a quick recap of the last "month" of travel, including... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2024 TRAVEL

• What I Love: Snacks

  

  always10,000 calorie per day Obviously, I cannot carry around Phelps' three fried egg sandwiches, half a kilo of pasta or large pizza, so I do rely a lot on... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2024 TRAVEL

• Six Things to Do in Portland, Oregon

  

  (2) Explore the neighborhoods: I had to say this, as this is one of my favorite things to do. There are so many little neighborhoods, each with their own flare... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2024 TRAVEL

• A Day in The Life

  Happy tax day!? Did you do your taxes yet? I had to pay and I set mine up to pay on the 14th, as I am not paying any earlier than I absolutely have to! I hope... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2024 TRAVEL

• Episode One: Plan G

  

  You know how there is plan A and then plan B etc.? The last few weeks have been a lesson in always having a backup and/or being willing to go with the flow. I... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2024 TRAVEL

• Slow Travel: Week One

  

  Bikepacking USA and Canada Adventure Currently hereAlso, I am rounding up questions for future posts, and I need your help. If you don't mind, can you please... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2024 TRAVEL

• Looking Back: Books

  

  As I mentioned last week, I have been struggling a little bit to concentrate on books lately. However, I am happy to report two things. Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2024 TRAVEL