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2018 Tour Announcement: Travel With Me To Kamchatka, Russia!

Updated:December 9, 2019

You guys have been asking to travel with me for years, now I’m finally going to make it happen! Join me this spring for my first adventure travel & photography tour to Kamchatka.

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My Personal DNA Journey: Learning Where I Come From

Updated:August 15, 2019

Where do you think you come from? I’ve always been curious about my ancestry, so I decided to take one of those home DNA tests. The results were fascinating.

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The Best Travel Shirt I’ve Ever Worn

Updated:September 3, 2019

It’s not often I get excited about clothing. But this amazing new cotton shirt can repel liquid/stains, is quick drying, and super comfortable too! It’s perfect for adventure travel.

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5 Inspiring Journeymakers I’ve Met On My Travels

Updated:September 3, 2019

Journeymakers are the people you meet who make your trips more memorable. People who share their spirit & enthusiasm with everyone they encounter.

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Travel With Me To Sweden! (Win A Free Trip)

Updated:September 18, 2020

Yes, you read that correctly. One lucky reader will get to fly with me to Sweden this summer for an incredible adventure travel road trip.

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My Surprise Invitation To The White House

Updated:September 28, 2018

Last year I hitchhiked to the White House from Oregon. It was one of my favorite travel adventures. Well now it seems I’m going back.

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Operation Gringo Revenge: Tracking My Stolen Laptop While Traveling

Updated:July 27, 2019

Three months ago my Macbook Pro laptop computer was stolen in Panama. Join me as I attempt to recover it from over 2000 miles away.

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Robbed In Panama City!

Updated:September 20, 2019

Two nights ago I was robbed by a group of women in Panama City. Yup, pretty damn embarrassing. The effects have been far more devastating than I ever thought they could be.

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