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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.

COLD PLUNGE

Science is pushing back on the hype over cold plunges Can an ice bath really help you lose weight, keep you mentally sharp, and speed up your post-workout recovery? Mounting research is throwing water on those claims. Cold plunges can … Continue reading

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MILK

What’s the healthiest type of milk? Here’s how they compare. Whole milk. Skim. Coconut milk. Soy. We asked experts to help make sense of the explosion of choices in your grocery aisle. The nutrients in one cup of milk can … Continue reading

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TEACHING HISTORY IN AMERICA

How History Classes Helped Create a ‘Post-Truth’ America The author of Lies My Teacher Told Me discusses how schools’ flawed approach to teaching the country’s past affects its civic health. By Alia Wong Glasshouse Images / Getty August 2, 2018 THE ATLANTIC In … Continue reading

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COUSINS

The Great Cousin Decline Families are shrinking. But the weirdest family role is a vital one. By Faith Hill Stella Blackmon December 19, 2023 THE ATLANTIC Perhaps you’ve heard: Americans are having fewer children, on average, than they used to, and that … Continue reading

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CAREERS

Why traditional career advice is failing Gen Z Don’t follow your dreams. Try this instead Photograph: Reuters Jul 23rd 2026|ECONOMIST 80,000 Hours. By Benjamin Todd. Harmony; 384 pages; $22. Cornerstone Press; £22 How to Start. By Jodi Kantor. Little, Brown; 112 pages; $25. … Continue reading

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ORBITAL DATA CENTRES

Does SpaceX’s plan for a data centre in space add up? It’s less crazy than you think Illustration: Ben Hickey Jul 22nd 2026|ECONOMIST  With every passing day, it seems like a slightly less crazy idea to put data centres into space. … Continue reading

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AIR CONDITIONING

Gulf countries are experts at air-conditioning They want to sell their technology to the world Jul 23rd 2026|ECONOMIST Back in the 1970s Gulf countries bet big on the idea that technology could make hot, arid places habitable. The gamble paid off. … Continue reading

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CANADIAN UN MASTERS

CANADIAN UN MASTERS (july, 2026) This is a listing of all Canadians who have supposedly visited all 193 United Nations countries. They are classified according to their Nomad Mania verification status. Nomad Mania Member verified for UN countries and regions 1. Ron … Continue reading

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SPRINGER CREEK TRAILS

On the southeast outskirts of Slocan City, Springer Creek Campground gives access to a nice waterfall and a network of easy trails.   Distance, round trip: 2km Elevation: +50m Time: 45 minutes circuit Season: all Difficulty: Easy Drive: Highway 6 to Slocan City. Turn … Continue reading

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THE STRANDE FAMILY

 Strande Ancestors & Relatives While there were a number of Strandes who preceded Grandpa Strande (Sven) as immigrants to North American from Norway, he appears to have been the first one to immigrate to Canada.  Grandpa Strande immigrated to Cooperstown, … Continue reading

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