We belong to the World. The World does not belong to us. Go outside, explore, sleep under the stars. Camping in Nantahala National Forest.
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New Mexico, USA
It has been over a month since I was in New Mexico. I am currently about to land in Iceland. My entire 2018 American Road Trip ended about ten days ago. After New Mexico I spent about 2 weeks in Texas. I went north to Oklahoma and through Arkansas to Mississippi and stay in the […]
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Sustainable Living – time to make the biggest change
– this one starts off as a celebration and then it includes a reality check… a hard pill to swallow; my journey to sustainable living continues. Wow! Look how far I’ve come- a premature celebration. Yesterday I lived in a comfortable bliss, feeling proud of how much I have changed in just under a year. […]
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Arizona Part III: The Grand Canyon
Part III ends my time in Arizona, the last stop being the Grand Canyon. I also visited Page and Sedona in Part 1 and 2- links in post.
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Arizona Part II: Sedona
Arizona Part2 is a recap of my time in Sedona- a mecca for hikers! My dad tagged along on this leg of my trip and we spent our days on the sandstone.
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Arizona Part I: Page
Arizona Part 1 is a short journal diary about my time exploring Page before my dad arives. Part 2 and 3 are of time spent in Sedona and the Grand Canyon.
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What are the best Zero Waste products?
I have compiled a list of Zero Waste or Less Waste products and behaviors I have been implementing. Here are some places to start- I do lots of research and am only recommending things I truly believe are necessary, not all the extra ‘fun’ products that are only adding to consumption. I have included links as well, either to small shops or to Amazon. I am an affiliate with Amazon so it helps to monetize the site at no extra cost to you; none of these companies sponser me.
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Coron, Palawan, Philippines
My last island visit in the Philippines was in the northern Palawan region. I stayed off of Coron Island on a houseboat and then a floating bungalow. This gave me exclusive access to the lagoons before and after normal visiting hours. I also get lost my first night among the gigantic karst, jurassic aged, rocks… in the dark.
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Make John Muir proud
A quick read about an organization I back- a way to stay informed and get involved easily. An organization John Muir helped create.
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Topping the Billboards at #2!
How to dispose food stuff. First, stop wasting food- buy only what you will eat. Eat leftovers… etc. Use all parts of what you can, make broth, cook scrappy. When you have food waste compost- or figure out if your municipility favors a garbage bin or the garbage disposal.
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