I realized something just now. It just hit me. I was reading this article on the Twenty-Something Travel blog, about travel making us smarter, and realized how dumb I’ve been. I was complaining on Twitter that I just didn’t have anything to write about here, that I had lost my inspiration and motivation. And then […]
I have the coolest friends. I really do. The geekiest too. My friend Amber has a Life List, where she ticks off things she wants to do before she kicks the bucket. She’s done things like getting a tattoo of a feather on her foot, making a blueberry pie from blueberries she handpicked, and hiking […]
I’m going to be traveling to Arizona in a few weeks, and I’m anticipating a fun trip through some of the country’s less appealing airports. The thing is, I love airports. Call me a nutjob, but I like hanging out in the terminals, watching people either bored out of their minds, or running to catch […]
It’s easy for those who embrace green living to make changes toward more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyles. But most people – Americans especially – have a very difficult time accepting those changes. Ask the average American why they won’t do certain eco-friendly activities, and you’ll get a wide range of excuses, from “It costs too […]
Some people are homebodies. Creating a close network of family and friends in a relatively small area keeps them grounded and safe. They have a local community to support them. This works for most people in life. But some people find that their lives are lacking something in their current situation. Their worlds have been […]
From what I understand, a backpack that has accessories that create energy as you hike is nothing new, solar panels being the main form of energy generation. But Treehugger wrote up a post about this pack, developed by UPENN biologist Lawrence Rome brings it to a new level. Using an external frame loaded with a […]
With Christmas fast approaching, life is getting pretty busy here at the lodge (aka, my downtown Portland apartment). I’ll be taking a few days off to visit with my family in Connecticut and hopefully get some inspiration for new PTV content. Look for a year-end wrap up next week, and then new content in the […]
I’ve been thinking about lightweight, low budget travel lately, trying to figure out how I can get some trips in over the winter despite my low income. It’s not easy these days, but those of us with the travel bug know that it’s nearly impossible to squash that little bugger. So I pose this question […]
Hello Snowbunnies! Winter is fast approaching, despite warmer than normal temps here in the northern hemisphere. And we all know what colder temperatures and the onset of winter means: SNOW! I was late to the winter fun game, learning to downhill ski at the ripe old age of 14, and never really becoming good at […]
I’m a big dude. And I sleep on my side. And my back. And my stomach. And every position in between. So I need a sleeping bag that can move with me without feeling like I’ve truly been mummified. And believe it or not, I also like to stay warm when I sleep outdoors. So […]
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