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Travel
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The Simple Things in Life
Yep, you read that right, AG1 has been my non-negotiable morning ritual (even when I’m in the backcountry with their new travel packs)! You’re three days into a backcountry adventure, your body’s working overtime, and you realize you’ve been surviving on trail mix and instant coffee. Sound familiar? As someone who spends a good chunk … Read more
One minute you are sipping coffee and checking the news. The next, there is smoke on the ridge and sirens on the street. Emergencies do not wait for you to get ready. When it is time to move, you either grab what you have packed or you scramble and hope for the best. That is why … Read more
When it comes to emergency kits, most people land in one of two camps. There are the overthinkers with enough freeze-dried food to feed a small army and gear that looks like it came from a survival reality show. Then there are the folks who say wait, I am supposed to have an emergency kit? … Read more
Ever tried getting anything meaningful done before 10 AM while crammed into an airport terminal, sipping on questionably warm coffee, and listening to a crying baby two rows over? Yeah, same. Travel can wreck your rhythm. It disrupts your sleep, your plans, and your access to a decent cup of coffee. But just because your … Read more
Ever pictured yourself on a cruise ship, drink in hand, sailing into the sunset without a single worry? Yeah, me too. It always seemed like something I should try at least once. So when the chance came to take a ten-day cruise to Alaska, I thought, why not? But here’s the deal. I’m not really … Read more
There is something timeless about stepping onto a trail. The crunch of boots on dirt, the scent of pine, the feeling that life just slowed down. But as more people find their way outdoors, the trails are getting crowded. That makes how we behave out there more important than ever. Trail etiquette is not about … Read more
There is something wildly freeing about pulling off the road, crawling into your sleeping bag, and falling asleep in the back of your car while the stars handle the night shift. No check-in, no noisy neighbors, just you and the open road whispering go wherever you want. But let’s be real. Sleeping in your car … Read more
Most people approach travel like it is a competitive sport. Maximize every moment. Pack the itinerary tight. Hit all the highlights. Take the photos. Move on. I have done it too. On one trip I managed to visit five different countries in just two weeks! That sounds impressive until you realize what that actually feels … Read more
So You’re Thinking About Solo Car Camping? More and more folks are packing up their rigs and heading out solo, and honestly, it’s easy to see why. There’s a real kind of magic in waking up to a sunrise with no one else around but maybe a curious squirrel or two. Whether you’re gearing up … Read more
As someone who used to wear the badge, Police Memorial Week carries a weight that is hard to put into words. It is a time carved out to remember the men and women who did not make it home, officers who gave everything in service to their communities. I have stood shoulder to shoulder with … Read more