I've been on several solo trips, and in almost every instance it's been an incredible opportunity to clear my head, indulge in introspection, and regain confidence and personal autonomy. However, I would be lying if I suggested there haven't been issues. Two that standout in my mind both happened when I was in my 20s. …
Our 2024 was one for the books. It was our first full year taking time off work, and we made the best of it by traveling in the U.S. and abroad, spending time with friends and family, crossing bucket list experiences off our list, and focusing on our health. This year's travels took us across …
We spent an incredible long weekend in Panama where I celebrated my 40th birthday exploring my 40th country. It was a quick trip, but we spent several days in and around Panama City as well as a couple days in El Valle de Anton. July is not a prime time to visit Panama because it's …
One of our final stops in Alberta, Canada, was Cave and Basin National Historic Site just outside of Banff. It was a bit of a painful experience getting to the site as Banff was teeming with people and traffic, but once we arrived we found ample parking near the gift shop and walked to the …
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Five years ago we met my parents in Banff National Park, and I've been wanting to go back and explore the more low-key Jasper National Park area ever since. When Brian was planning the route for our motorcycle trip from Wyoming to Alaska, I realized it was the perfect time to return to Jasper National …
One of the highlights of our time in Canada's Yukon Territory was exploring Kluane National Park and Reserve. This area is a gem - part of the largest internationally protected area in the world - and we loved hiking by Kathleen Lake. The gorgeous weather also helped make for an incredible day. We arrived in …
When we were planning our motorcycle trip to Alaska I came across tons of things do on the greater Kenai Peninsula, including countless activities in and around Seward. Given the volatile weather during our visit, we stayed in Seward several days so we would have time to enjoy a few activities when the weather was …
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
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