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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.

ROCKY MOUNTAINEER (Moab to Denver)

Is this classic train odyssey through the Rockies North America’s best rail journey? Red rocks, ghost towns and alpine vistas: hop on board the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer to explore some of the most otherworldly scenes in the Western United States. … Continue reading

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SONY WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2025

An indigenous Otomi woman sits on her recent harvest of black corn in Mexico, where recents droughts have impacted crops across the country. Florence Goupil Photographer Toby Binder’s series “Divided Youth of Belfast” documents the lives of young people living … Continue reading

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GLITTER

How do you solve a problem like glitter? Glitter is made to be tiny and adhere loosely to surfaces, contributing to microplastic pollution. Biodegradable solutions might still get everywhere, but won’t stick around forever. As opposed to more common (and … Continue reading

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THE EVOLUTION OF HOMO SAPIENS

How a molar, jawbone, and pinkie are rewriting human history Stunning discoveries and fresh breakthroughs in DNA analysis are changing our understanding of our own evolution and offering a new picture of the “other humans” that our ancestors met across … Continue reading

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BONE BROTH

Is bone broth really a ‘liquid miracle’? Here’s what science says Can bone broth really relieve joint pain, improve gut health, and improve your skin? We asked the experts what they think. Bone broth is rich in essential nutrients like … Continue reading

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GLUTIN

Is gluten really that bad for you? Here’s what happens when you stop eating it Only a small percentage of the population actually needs to avoid gluten, yet millions have jumped on the trend. Here’s what science says about the … Continue reading

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NARCISSISM

How to Deal With a Narcissist By Jeffrey Kluger February 10, 2025 TIME MAGAZINE Narcissistic personality disorder is relatively rare, affecting just 1-2% of Americans by some estimates. But having some form of a relationship with someone who has narcissism is not … Continue reading

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WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

Wildlife photographer of the year 2024 winners – in pictures  The Swarm of Life by Shane Gross, who was named wildlife photographer of the year 2024. Photograph: Shane Gross/2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Selected from a record-breaking 59,228 entries … Continue reading

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CHINA BEFORE IT UNIFIED

These rare treasures could paint a better picture of China before it unified A collection of artifacts has been found in one of the largest and most complex Chu-era burials ever found. This cache is revealing new things about the … Continue reading

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THE SAHARA’S LUSH GREEN PAST

  This incredibly rare burial ground reveals new secrets about the Sahara’s lush, green past A dinosaur hunter stumbled upon Africa’s largest Stone Age burial ground. More than two decades later, he can’t stop going back. Skulls unearthed at Gobero, … Continue reading

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