The straps of the 120-liter pack relentlessly dug into my shoulders, and I felt my arms go numb as I balanced a canoe overhead. Hiking with interspersed hops and shrugs provided only momentary relief...

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Capitol Reef isn't just a park of stunning cliffs and arches — it's the story of a wrinkle in Earth's crust, a river that enabled life, and the people who called it home. This park truly blew me away. But, what exactly is it?

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When I set foot onto Anacapa Island, I was struck by intriguing silence. I may have disembarked with 20 others, but standing upon the towering sea cliffs put me into context...

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Over July 4th weekend, I enjoyed exploring a little piece of small town America, the Appalachian Trail, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Roadtripping for a couple hundred miles exposes to you a variety of unexpected scenes which I’m tremendously grateful for...

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“A history without a country”, explained my tour-guide as we floated down the river Lys. Being invaded, split into states, and marked as a territory constantly over its history, it's no wonder why many Belgians still ask themselves, what does it mean to be a Belgian?

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One of Marrakech’s most exhilarating features is that the moment you step outside, you’re fully immersed in the chaos. Upon exiting, you're met with the challenge of dodging “once-in-a-lifetime” offers, denying you've met total strangers before, and tetrising through narrow streets containing a continual flow of pedestrians, cars, donkey-driven carts, and mopeds. Walking anywhere is an adventure just in itself.

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I visited four of the waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest in December and January. I thought I’d share a quick Photo Journal that might inspire you to visit (or visit again).

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It’s been a while! Apologies for the MIA, but, I’ve been busy thinking about a question…and I’d like to share it with you now: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

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If you’re like me, you worry about your startup’s story — or rather presenting it. The pivots, founder feuds, competitors, and development delays are just some of the many hairpin turns that contort your journey into something much more…free-spirited.

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The virtual world you visit every single day, the one with your friends and family (and pets), is dead. Well, that’s according to a recently coined concept called Dead Internet Theory.

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Take a moment to examine the artwork above. What do they all have in common? If you’re an art enthusiast, chances are you’ll immediately spot and name the commonality. But, if you’re like me, you’ll notice something weird, but you’ll be unable to put a finger on it.

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