Spaces & Places
Every so often, nature leaves me speechless. I often get this giddy feeling when I am completely and utterly overwhelmed by the landscape around me, mouth wide open like the proverbial fish. Oftentimes this sense of awe or wonder occurs when what my eyes are seeing far surpasses my brain’s ability to take it all … Read more
Spaces & Places
I had thoroughly appreciated my time at Plitvice Lakes, enjoying the cascading waterfalls, lush landscape, and unique topography. Krka National Park is very similar, so many Croatia travelers choose to only visit one or the other.
I wanted to see both.
Throughout all of my journeys, I have come to realize that natural settings … Read more
Spaces & Places
Most of my summer travel plans occur in the late throes of winter, when I’m snowbound in my apartment or simply tired of the wet, dreary weather. This past year was no exception. I began vigorously researching in early March, needing a distraction from the seasonal doldrums. It was then that I stumbled upon Croatia.… Read more
Begin Again (Part II)
Dear Other Drivers,
Please kindly remember that when you want to switch lanes, it is common courtesy to be going faster or at least matching the speed of the car you are cutting in front of. Also make note that my stopping distance is double what you think it is; Clarence the MyPod is quite … Read more
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My winter hiatus has absolutely flown by. It seems like I pulled back into the Northern Virginia area only a short time ago, tugging along Clarence (the teardrop trailer) like a faithful pet.
Now the days are getting longer, and the temperature is gradually rising. I’m eager to get back on the road to visit … Read more
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Remember in grade school when you celebrated Hundreds Day? It was quite a milestone to have invested 100 full days into your current grade level.
Well, tomorrow marks my hundredth day on the road. It’s been an incredible journey, so I created a short video to commemorate the expedition thus far.
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Two weeks ago, I introduced the Jelly-Bean-Miles-Hiked contest. Congratulations to Debbie Minix, who guessed 165 miles (the correct answer was 171 miles).
Some numbers
Most miles hiked: 36 in the Smokies
Least miles hiked: < 1 in Biscayne
Average miles hiked per park: 12.2
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You know those contests where you guess the number of jelly beans (or some other sugary candy) and the closest person wins a prize?
47parks.com is doing the miles hiked version of this.
Here’s how it works:
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Food has become my frenemy while living on the road. I still enjoy a delicious meal, yet sometimes food preparation is simply a hassle.
My Yeti cooler has been phenomenal. It keeps produce cool and refreshing for up to 3 days. I thought I would miss my salads and raw veggie snacking, but I’ve been … Read more
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“I’m sure that after all the national parks you’ve been to, this is underwhelming.”
“You’ve been to all these incredible places – what are you doing here?”
People I run into seem to believe that my senses have become dulled towards appreciating beautiful things in a “lesser” setting. Sure, I’ve gazed upon the Appalachians, snorkeled … Read more
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