Rome Part II: I don’t care how cliché it sounds. Rome was, without a doubt, the epitome of what dreams are made of.
Mental Illness: End the Stigma
I’ve never felt weak or embarrassed for needing anti-inflammatories or pain killers or days off for my ankles to heal, so why should we feel that way if we need medicine or days off for our minds?
Did Juneau That Early May Isn’t the Best Time to Visit Alaska?
I was looking forward to coming home after 12 days in Alaska with stories about exploring the Kenai Fjords and Denali National Parks. However, the best advice I have for visiting Alaska is a list of don'ts.
Veni Vidi Amavi Roma: La Mia Storia d’amore Romana
Gelato, love, illegal parking, and cop cars. My last night in Rome was one of the best of my life and I wouldn't change a thing about it.
What Can You Do to Reduce Your Plastic Footprint?
I'm no expert on plastic-free or even plastic-minimalism living, but I've started practicing some plastic-reducing habits that are so easy even the GOP couldn't resist them.
More Plastic, More Problems
"We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects.”
Backpacking Big Bend National Park
Backpacking in the desert isn't easy. But with good friends, enough water, and beautiful views it is SO worth it.
The Best Gifts Under $50 for the Avid Adventurer in Your Life
With the holidays right around the corner here are 10 gifts under $50 that the wanderer in your life is sure to love!
The Five to Nine Nomad 