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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.

15 ICONIC IMAGES FROM NG

15 iconic images from the National Geographic archive Over 115 years ago, National Geographic published its first picture essay and never looked…

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SINT MAARTIN / ST BARTHELEMY

Sint Maartin/St Barthelemy Day 6 in the Caribbean. Friday April 18 Fly. Taxi to CUR was $40 but buses not…

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CURACAO

Day 23 Tuesday April 15 Fly. COPA. EZE-CUR via Panama @02:20-12:10. Bus from airport into city 1.5 hours (2$ vs…

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QUAKER PARENTS

Quaker Parents Were Ahead of Their Time The nearly 375-year-old religion’s principles line up surprisingly well with modern parenting research.…

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BOYS

What Parents of Boys Should Know Daughters tend to receive higher levels of affection and patience at home than sons.…

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BEAR CANISTERS

A few days ago, I hiked into a remote ridge in Rocky Mountain National Park. I had a winter zone…

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CHICKEN

The End of Chicken-Breast Dominance The price of boneless chicken thighs is finally catching up with the price of white…

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THE GREAT AMERICAN RAIL TRAIL

A first look at the Great American Rail-Trail—and which section to cycle in 2025 The Great American Rail-Trail will cross…

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GREAT WHITE SHARKS

A baby great white shark, likely not Liberty, takes the bait during a research expedition off Long Island. National Geographic/James…

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BIOLUMINESCENT TIDES

Where to see the world’s brightest bioluminescent tides Watching phytoplankton illuminate the world's shores is an otherworldly experience. With a…

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