I started another road trip across the US yesterday. And that meant another stop in the Last Free Place on Earth: Slab City. Still probably the weirdest place I’ve ever been and definitely one of my favorites. Much has changed in the last few years,...
A few years ago, people couldn’t point to Guinea on a map. Even people who thought they knew something about the West African country were usually just confusing it with somewhere else. People still probably can’t point to Guinea on a map, but at least...
It’s that time of year again!! Time to learn about the badass lives of the incredible women of Iditarod 2019. If you don’t know much about the Iditarod, just know that it is an annual long-distance (1,000-ish miles; the route varies slightly each year) dog sled...
Welcome to the 2018 Lady Roster for the “Last Great Race on Earth”! If you read last years article, you already know a bit about the race and some of the fine female participants. This year I’ll try to bring you a few NEW fun...
Alaska is a state that has seriously captured my wandering soul. As a proud member of the “All 50 States” club, I easily recommend Alaska as the #1 place you have to see in the US. Seriously, forget about LA and Vegas, Alaska is where...
The word “Iditarod” comes from an indigenous Athabascan word, meaning “distant place.” Although the course is not technically the same every year, the race is listed as being 1,049 miles… not because that’s the actual distance, but rather because Alaska is the 49th US state. Actually,...
You may know that I have actually run away with the circus: twice. Over the last couple years I have regularly found myself surrounded by acrobats and jugglers and people who can walk circles around their own heads. Though I don’t currently work for a...
Start cleansing your palate, my trendy libation lovers. There’s a new drink in town. Introducing: the Sourtoe Cocktail! The cocktail du jour of the Yukon Territory. Sorry, a what?? What exactly is in that? Glad you asked. It’s NOT a regular cocktail. In fact, you can get your...
So you’re thinking about spelunking the great caves at Semuc Champey. Excellent. You’ll find this dark, water-filled marvel just across the bridge from Eastern Guatemala’s famous turquoise pools. For a small entry fee, they’ll assign you a guide, give you a candle and take you to see the...
These inspirational books are for go-getters and un-conventionalists, for people who want to set their lives on fire and delve into a totally-fufilled, passionate life. Okay, so maybe I over-promised on that one, but these books should help you take the first step. Not really self-help...
Empanadas in Livingston, Guatemala! We spent two nights in Livingston, Guatemala. We were so concerned about the looooong bus ride followed by a same-day boat ride up the Río Dulce, that we hadn’t really considered what there was to do in Livingston. Why had we...
I roll over when I hear my friend enter the dorm room at the Funky Dodo. We are in Hopkins, Belize and I’m trying to nap. “Dude! You gotta see this video!” She shoves her camera in front of my face and hits Play. I...
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