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Aug 27, 20237 min read
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!
Jun 10, 20199 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...
Nov 27, 20183 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....
Jul 2, 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...
Mar 25, 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-...
Feb 19, 20185 min read
A Joyous Journey (through Myanmar)
And not joyous in the way you'd think There is nothing like international travel to stretch your boundaries and increase your reliance on...
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