Hiking :

Puerto Rico: Hiking El Yunque Rainforest

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The El Yunque Rainforest in Puerto Rico is an amazingly lush spectacle. On our last day on the island, we found ourselves in the jungle; rock climbing, exploring, and diving into waterfalls. There are no fees to enter or park. However if you visit[...]

Hiking, Rosie and Brown Rice for Breakfast

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I’m not an athlete by nature, I was born an artist, an info hound and a bookworm. Gym class was torture as a kid and I could make up an excuse for missing class like a pro. I was lucky to have an amazing metabolism that allowed Drake’s[...]

Hiking in the Porto Selvaggio Natural Reserve

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One of the most beautiful experiences you should not miss when you come to Puglia is going hiking in the Porto Selvaggio Natural Reserve. Today the sun was shining after two days of heavy rain. I and Marika decided to go to Porto Selvaggio.[...]

Hiking Routines, Nutrition and a Nutty Banana Shake

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My chirping phone alarm is set for 5:45 AM every day. I slowly transition from the land of cozy sleep to the world of motivated hiker on a mission. I try to get out of my room without waking my husband or my maltese Chloe. Not waking Chloe is[...]

New Zealand Recap: Hiking, Glaciers, and Black Swans

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When we planned our trip to go to Australia and New Zealand, I had no idea what to expect when it came to New Zealand.  Not that I'm not worldly, but when I think of New Zealand, I think of The Lord of the Rings and not much else.  It turns[...]

Tired feet and paws on the Superior Hiking Trail

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I'm taking a break from food here to post some pictures from the Superior Hiking Trail, where the pups and I spent the last few days walking and camping. It's one of my favorite places anywhere, though trail life lost a little charm on Wednesday,[...]

On becoming vegan, hiking, oh and Vegan Beef Stew...

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How goes it? I have been seriously reflecting on my life lately. Luckily, you get to read a little about that..or you can scroll on down to my fabulous recipe. It's your choice. I promise I won't judge. I guess I have just been contemplating[...]

On becoming vegan, hiking, oh and Vegan Beef Stew...

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How goes it? I have been seriously reflecting on my life lately. Luckily, you get to read a little about that..or you can scroll on down to my fabulous recipe. It's your choice. I promise I won't judge. I guess I have just been contemplating[...]

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OK, ok.  So we know not every body  has time or there's this or there's that.  But I can assure if you can get out just ONCE you'll be hooked. We geared up at 7am, loading water, bananas and raw Spirulina bars in our backpack.  Of[...]

NOC

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Yep... that's me on a giant $1000 dollar faux black bear. Good times, right? Today was the Business During Hours (Fancy, right? During instead of after... clever folks!) for the "NOC" ( Nantahala Outdoor Center ) Great Outpost in downtown[...]