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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.

ROUTE 66

A practical guide to driving Route 66 It’s no wonder the legendary Mother Road remains a road trip firm favourite — but where to begin with such an epic journey? Read on and buckle up. Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios in … Continue reading

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SLOWJAMASTAN

Slowjamastan: The new ‘nation’ hiding in the US Slowjamastan Ministry of Propaganda More than 25,000 self-proclaimed citizens have pledged their allegiance to this faux dictatorship, where Crocs and reply-all emails are forbidden. Between the date palm farms of California’s Coachella … Continue reading

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MOST POLLUTED CITIES

This small city has the world’s worst air Mar 31, 2026 NATIONAL GEOGRPAHIC  The list of polluted cities was based on levels of PM2.5 particles which can embed in lung tissue. CNS Loni, India —   The city of Loni is less … Continue reading

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NOBEL PRIZE

The Nobel Prize’s secretive process and peculiar past One of the world’s most prestigious awards, the Nobel Prize has a complicated history. Alfred Nobel (1833-1896) was the Swedish chemist and engineer who invented dynamite and bequeathed his fortune to Last … Continue reading

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TANKS OR DRONES

Building Tanks While the Ukrainians Master Drones Ukrainian drones have made artillery and armored vehicles look obsolete. Why is the world still buying them? By Simon Shuster March 27, 2026 THE ATLANTIC Last month, on my way home from Kyiv, I passed … Continue reading

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GOD

The Evidence That God Exists Searching for scientific proof for faith misunderstands faith. By Elizabeth Bruenig March 26, 2026 THE ATLANTIC I grew up in a faithful Methodist household in deep-red Texas during the George W. Bush years, when the political sway … Continue reading

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THE CAMINO IN GERMANY

Travelers should consider the pilgrimage along the less-crowded St. James Way and other connected routes in Germany. It allows pilgrims and hikers an opportunity to see small-town sights, including this historic bridge in Vacha, which separated East and West Germany … Continue reading

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DEFENCE CONTRACTORS

‘It Takes Money to Kill Bad Guys’: Trump’s Iran War Set to Boost Profits For These Defense Contractors In November, the Pentagon released what it called its “Acquisition Transformation Strategy.” The 46-page document opens with the picture of a flapping American flag above … Continue reading

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TATTOOS

What to know about the link between tattoo ink and cancer risk Mounting evidence suggests tattoos are linked to elevated cancer risk.  Redness, swelling, and itching are all normal parts of the immune response to getting a tattoo. In fact, … Continue reading

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NEANDERTHALS

Who were the Neanderthals—and why did they go extinct? Neanderthals were a hardy species, but these ancient human relatives disappeared 40,000 years ago. Here’s what scientists know. This reconstruction of a female Neanderthal was made using ancient DNA evidence. Our … Continue reading

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