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Florida Trail Hike
Bravely Venturing: My Epic Thru-Hike of the Florida Trail – Planning

Bravely Venturing: My Epic Thru-Hike of the Florida Trail – Planning

Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Look no further than the Florida Trail, a 1,100-mile trek that will test your limits and leave you with memories to last a lifetime. I recently set out on this challenging journey and I am here to share my experiences and insights with you. From the swamps of the Everglades to the rolling hills of the Panhandle, the Florida Trail offers a diverse and breathtaking landscape that is sure to leave…

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Florida Trail Thu Hike
Mud, Swamp, and Tears -1,100-Mile Thru-Hike On The Florida Trail

Mud, Swamp, and Tears -1,100-Mile Thru-Hike On The Florida Trail

Thru-hiking is something that can either bring you to the precipice of enlightenment or take you to the dark empty pit of despair. It will test your will and break you. It will show you the strength that lies within you. Strap that pack to your back and take that first step into the unknown. There are few moments in our lives when we have the opportunity to take a step outside our comfort zone and find meaning in the…

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my mental health journey
My Mental Health Journey – World Mental Health Day

My Mental Health Journey – World Mental Health Day

Every life story that has been written is unique. The character’s journey along the path of life is their own. The struggles and suffering cut deep and leave scars that can be felt for decades. Then there is the flip side of that coin, all the beauty and courage experienced throughout life strengthens the soul. You can feel the wings on your back grow and expand. With sadness comes joy. With day comes night. With birth comes death. 37 years…

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Is It Safe To Travel Now During COVID-19

Is It Safe To Travel Now During COVID-19

Summer is coming to an end. Strangely it has flown by even as the pandemic has slowly lingered on. You take a look back at the past 9 months and there seems to be very little that represents your normal life. Your daily life has entailed locking yourself into your home and feeling fear when coming into contact with your neighbors and friends. Always wearing a mask and staying 6 feet apart from others outside your house. Working from home…

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travel to amazon rainforest
Amazon Rainforest Travel Guide – Peru

Amazon Rainforest Travel Guide – Peru

One of the most unique and memorable experiences you can have is visiting a tropical rainforest. It is unlike anywhere else in the world. The lush canopy and colorful flora and fauna will excite all your senses. Stepping foot inside the Amazon Rainforest, you are transformed into another world. This world filled with exciting and unknown experiences around every corner. When looking up above at the trees, you will be awed by the diverse animal life passing by. The songs…

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what camping stove should i buy
What Camping Stove Should I Buy?

What Camping Stove Should I Buy?

You have an upcoming camping trip planned and you are feeling zestful and ready to take it on. You begin going over your list of gear and items you need for your trip. Suddenly you realize that you need to purchase a camping stove. Searching online you are bombarded with so many options it makes it difficult to choose. With all of these options you ask yourself, what camping stove should I buy? How do you know which one will…

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Beginners guide to camping
Beginner’s Guide to Camping

Beginner’s Guide to Camping

The drive to get back to nature is ingrained inside us. Our busy lives begin to take over. Every day is just like the one before. However, inside is that little voice telling you to get back… get back to basics. Camping is an exhilarating experience when done right. Watching the sun setting in the west. The vivid reds, oranges, and blues. Sleeping under the stars, listening to all of earth’s creatures calling into the night. Camping is a wonderful…

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take back your life and start to get back to normal
Take Back Your Life: Start to Get Back to Normal

Take Back Your Life: Start to Get Back to Normal

COVID19 got you down? But wait there’s more, guess what else you have won? An all-inclusive, racist reality with a bounty of civil unrest. Are you exhausted? Do you feel trapped behind your face mask and your front door? Is your anxiety about to collapse under its own weight and create a black hole inside the universe? Are you walking around your house like a caged animal ready to attack at any minute? Have you done every home improvement known…

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taking a vacation during covid19
Stir Crazy: Taking a Vacation During COVID19

Stir Crazy: Taking a Vacation During COVID19

Is the stress from COVID19 making you feel like you are at your breaking point? Now more than ever, you need to take a vacation from your daily routine. Getting away and taking a trip away from home is the cure for the common blues. Taking a vacation during COVID19 is now possible. How to do this safely and where to go is the problem. I have contemplated this issue for weeks. I think I have found a solution. Where…

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how to make a face mask DIY
How To Make A Face Mask DIY

How To Make A Face Mask DIY

We are living in a time of uncertainty. Waking up every day wondering when things will start to look normal. Now is truly the time to be in this together. Protecting your family, yourself, and others are your number one priority. A face mask is one of the ways you can help prevent the spread of Covid19 (Coronavirus). Here is how to make a face mask DIY at home. The face mask can be made with any cotton fabric or…

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quarantine mental escape
Quarantine Mental Escape: Keeping Busy and Sane

Quarantine Mental Escape: Keeping Busy and Sane

Keeping busy and sane is essential for your mental health during the COVID19 self-isolation period. All the extra stress and anxiety is overwhelming. The unknown can bring out feelings and emotions we are not accustomed to. It is important to have a quarantine mental escape plan to keep you busy and sane. The key to getting through this extremely hard time is to stay busy mentally and physically. Idle minds will find ways to take you to dark thoughts and…

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coronavirus
Coronavirus Your Fear And The Facts: Should I Travel

Coronavirus Your Fear And The Facts: Should I Travel

The recent outbreak from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has the world in a panic and for good reason. There is still a lot that we don’t know about this virus. All that we hear and see when we turn on the TV, go online or log into Facebook is something about this outbreak. There are videos of people rushing out to the store to stock up on toilet paper and hand sanitizer like it is the day after Thanksgiving. Fear and…

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taking a vacation from your symptoms
Taking A Vacation From Your Symptoms: Why Traveling Helps Your Mental Health

Taking A Vacation From Your Symptoms: Why Traveling Helps Your Mental Health

Travel is a form of therapy for me. It truly does help rewire my brain and helps ease my symptoms from disorders like depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Traveling helps save my sanity and gives me hope for a better tomorrow. Here is why taking a vacation from your symptoms helps your mental health. Every year around February I take a little vacation away from my home city of Chicago. This is absolutely necessary for me. I struggle with extremely…

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11 things to know before you go to mexico city
11 Things To Know Before You Go To Mexico City

11 Things To Know Before You Go To Mexico City

When planning your next trip to Mexico City make sure you do your research and educate yourself before. By being prepared for the unexpected your travel experience will be a stressfree enjoyable one. After all, traveling is a soul building experience you will take with you for the rest of your life. I recently visited Mexico City. It is a cultural experience unlike anywhere else in the world. You will find some of the best food, historical locations, artwork, and…

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9 things to know before you go to punta cana
9 Things To Know Before You Go To Punta Cana

9 Things To Know Before You Go To Punta Cana

The do’s and don’ts when traveling can be overwhelming. If you have never been to a place how do you know what to expect, to do, or to bring? Vacationing should be a relaxing, enlightening and educational experience. Knowledge is power. By reading this article you are on your way to a stress-free trip to Punta Cana. Here are 9 things to know before you travel to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. If you would like to learn more…

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