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About admin

I would like to think of myself as a full time traveler. I have been retired since 2006 and in that time have traveled every winter for four to seven months. The months that I am "home", are often also spent on the road, hiking or kayaking. I hope to present a website that describes my travel along with my hiking and sea kayaking experiences.

RACCOON-BADGER TRAIL

Branch off the Great Northern Rail Trail for a lovely walk on flowing trails through the woods. Difficulty. A1 Easy Distance. 2.5 km one-way Elevation. +190m Season. mid-April to late-November Drive. In the uphill part of Nelson, take Gore Street or Latimer … Continue reading

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WALKING

Why Walking Isn’t Enough When It Comes to Exercise BY ASHLEY MATEO MARCH 28, 2024 12:49 PM EDT Walking is often thought of as a mere mode of transportation: a way to get from point A to point B. Few of … Continue reading

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MARY MAGDALENE

Who was Mary Magdalene? Historians are still trying to figure that out. She’s one of the most recognized figures in the Bible—and perhaps the most misunderstood. That might be why scholars just can’t quit chasing down the truth about Mary … Continue reading

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FEMALE UN MASTERS

This report was published by Nomad Mania in April 2024. I have reproduced here exactly as published by them. I thank them for the great article. The content is entirely theirs. Ultimate Report on Women Who Visited Every Country in … Continue reading

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PAKISTAN – GILGIT

GILGIT is an administrative territory of Pakistan – the northern larger Kashmir region, which has been the subject of a dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947 and between India and China since 1959. It borders Azad Kashmir to the south, the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the west, the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan to the … Continue reading

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – THE REST

Day 1 Tue May 21. After Socrata, I returned to Abu Dhabi and rented a car to see all of the UAE, starting with Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Europcar AUH. Small Chev 7 days, no excess CA$300. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES … Continue reading

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ABU DHABI & DUBAI

UAE May 13-14 and 21-29, 2024 For most people, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) means just one place: Dubai, the sci-fi-esque city of iconic skyscrapers, palm-shaped islands, city-sized malls, indoor ski slopes and beach resorts. But beyond the glitter is … Continue reading

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NEW YEARS DAY

Fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House during 2020 New Year’s celebrations in Australia. Sydney rings in the new year before much of the rest of the world—but it isn’t the first. PHOTOGRAPH BY HANNA LASSEN/GETTY … Continue reading

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VEGETABLE PEELS

STOP! Don’t peel those potatoes, tomatoes, or carrots. These skins contain dozens of nutrients that can help you stay healthy.  Don’t trash the peels! The skins of fruits and veggies pack a nutritional punch Studies suggest that certain fruit and … Continue reading

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LED LIGHT THERAPY

LED light therapy for skin is trendy—but does it work? Dermatologists explain the science behind the wildly popular treatment, which is now available at home—for a steep price. Full-face LED masks like this one can cost up to several thousand … Continue reading

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