Background You’ve just booked a once in a lifetime bucket list trip. The deposit is down, the paperwork is on the way, and then the travel agent says, “you’ll need travel insurance, I can send you a link”. Is the “mandatory” one million dollars medical evacuation a legitimate requirement? Can a tour company or travel…
Hiking solo for the first time. It can sound intimidating, especially if you’re new to hiking. But there are many benefits to hiking by yourself and starting out is easier than you think. The Benefits of Hiking Alone It’s Your Hike: One of the best things about hiking alone is that you’re in charge of…
What could be better than camping on the beach in the offseason? No crowds, beautiful sunsets, and sunrises. I was looking to stretch my wings and find some new places to explore. Someone mentioned False Cape State Park so I did a little research. The park is located in Virginia Beach and borders the North…
Talking About Hygiene It’s time we put female hygiene when backpacking out in the open. I’ve been pulled aside on several trips, day hikes, and classes and asked in whispered tones what I do for certain situations. While there is information out there, how do you sift through it all? What’s real? What if you…
Self-Acceptance Trying on bathing suits in ill-lit dressing rooms no longer bruised my ego. I had finally achieved acceptance of my body as it is, or so I thought. Then I tried to get fitted for a backpack and came to the crushing realization that I’m apparently a freak according to backpack manufacturer standards. Two…
