Category: adventure
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The Joy of Adventure: Embracing Nature’s Challenges
I find that nature gives me joy. Sometimes just sitting quietly in a pristine location is what I need. Other times the joy is deferred, and comes in the wake of a difficult expedition. I like to use the “three types of fun” model to explain the difference. Below is…
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Bogota – First Impressions
I arrived in Bogota at about 4:30 am. The first thing I noted was that Canadians must pay an entry fee that it seemed no other nation was subject too. The sum was not insignificant at $80.00 but the other part of the process was that all Canadian travelers had…
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2 Days and Counting
Trip planning continues, and today was a day to take care of necessary housekeeping chores. I am fortunate to be in a situation where I can leave without worry over the care of my house. For many people the idea of being abroad for months at a time is not…
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Three Days…
Today was a low key day. I had an opportunity to join a good friend on a road trip across the prairies. It was a perfect chance to spend some time together before I head off on the next adventure. This particular friend is an excellent conversationalist, and we share…
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Four Days and Counting
Banking while abroad can be complicated and costly. In this post I cover some of the tools I plan to use.
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5 Days and Counting
For those purchasing one way tickets. Understand the policy of your host nation when it comes to onward travel. Be certain to purchase a flight/bus/train/ or boat ticket before hand to provide proof of onward travel.
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T-Minus 6
Travel Log: South America Just a little planning progress today. I made a trip to the public library. I don’t want to go off on a tangent, but I am a huge proponent of the public library system. It is sometimes hard to appreciate the importance of libraries in modern…
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Sewing Frugality
Saving money, minimizing cost, bargain hunting, whatever you call this proclivity, I am guilty of it. I would not say that being frugal is a core driving value, but it has become increasingly central to everything I do. I have been financially responsible for a long time, but around 2015…
The Wild 