Ah, camping. The great equalizer. This is my happy place. Well, not standing in that specific spot with a beer in my hand the entire time, although one of those things might still be true…...
Sometimes You Need More Cowbell
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Adventures in Nepal – Motorcycle Style
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**Warning: This post contains references to poop and motorcycles! If either of these things make you nauseous, turn back now!** After eight days in country in Nepal, I flew to a small city northwest...
7 Essential Tips for Renting and Riding Abroad
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If you’ve come here looking for an extension of the January 2018 Modern Moto Magazine article you’ve come to the right place! I wanted to expand upon a few of my points to give...
The Far Side of the Mountain
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Standing naked in my kitchen one day, making some salmon fillets and a microwave baked potato, I was forced to think about my life and my choices. Ok ok. It had nothing to do with the salmon...
I’m afraid…not. (Confronting the fear of being a woman and traveling alone on a motorcycle)
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Some people call me fearless because I ride my motorcycle and camp solo, but the truth is, this shit scares the hell out of me. Don’t get me wrong, Belle and I make a pretty good team (“Belle”...
What the heck is a YURT? a.k.a. Motorcycle camping for the wet and wild :)
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Yurt camping is kind of the best of both worlds – you get the experience of camping but with several of the comforts of home – like the ability to stay warm, and dry which – in the...
Gear Reviews Part 2: More camping gear and helpful electronics
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If you’re just tuning in and you want to find Gear Reviews Part 1 (tent, sleeping bag, pad, etc) please click here. Ok moving on to some of the smaller gear type items: Goal Zero Guide...
Some Thoughts On Gear: Reviews from a relative newbie (Part 1):
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Ok so starting with my camping gear: Mountain Hardwear Shifter 2: Absolutely loved this tent. I was astounded at how fast and easy it was to set up. It has a rigid but adjustable back vestibule that...
We were together, and this was just a part of our life…
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We were sitting in a cafe last night about 11 pm having a little pastry before bed (because in Madrid you can do that, and because when you’re on vacation, calorie counting is sacrilege) and my...
Winter Adventures on Mt. Hood
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In addition to 2016 being a year full of travel plans, I’m also committed to spending part of my time off exploring this great Pacific Northwest. Having a winter birthday means I get to...