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A weekend of brewery-hopping in Portland

  • January 8, 2019
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A weekend of brewery-hopping with a close friend reminded me of how we first met—and why stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to great friendships.
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More stories from our trip to the South Pacific

  • January 2, 2019
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A few additional travel stories and random observations from our trip to American Samoa, Samoa, and Fiji that weren't covered in other blog posts.
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Touring Fiji by Boat and Bus

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Swimming Across Samoa

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Our visit to American Samoa

  • December 21, 2018
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Our December 2018 trip to the island of Tutuila in American Samoa—plus photos, tips for visiting, and notes from our visit to National Park of American Samoa.
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Tisa’s Barefoot Bar in American Samoa

  • December 21, 2018
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Our visit to the infamous Tisa's Barefoot Bar on the island of Tutuila in American Samoa, one of the more unique and memorable bars in the South Pacific.
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Why you should adopt a personal travel quest

  • August 8, 2017
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I believe that travel quests are one of the best ways to inspire more travel. In fact, the original name of this blog was originally going to be VisitEveryPark.com—an ode…
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In defense of traveling fast

  • August 2, 2017
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“Wow, that sounds exhausting. I think I’d rather just spend more time at one place,” she replied after hearing my itinerary. I responded with a knowing nod. I understood why…
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2012 was among my best trip years yet

  • December 31, 2012
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While I’ve had some amazing travel years, 2012 surprisingly ranks near the top. I made it to 39 national park units I had not yet visited, took my first big…
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I miss flying to distant destinations.
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Remembering this unique swimming hole...
With all of my trips canceled this year, my summer has revolved around paddling trips down the Lower Salt River. While it’s been incredibly disappointing that we haven’t been able to travel, I’ve appreciated the time I’ve had on the river—20 trips so far, averaging one paddle every six days.

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