I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! It’s been one long minute since I’ve posted, and although I’ve missed nurturing my creative side thru this vice, I’ve really been…
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Here in Knoxville the temperature dropped to a brisk 39 degrees over the weekend. It was a quick reminder that fall is in full swing and I’m in need of…
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Firebox Stove Review | For a Backpacker, By a Backpacker
by Courtney October 17, 2017Gen2 Folding Firebox Nano Ultralight This is a super exciting product that I can’t believe I hadn’t come across sooner. For $39.99, this little piece of equipment is well…
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LifeStraw Review | For a Backpacker, By a Backpacker
by Courtney October 2, 2017LifeStraw Personal Water Filter for Hiking, Camping, Travel, and Emergency Preparedness If you frequent my site a bit regularly, you may have already come across my review on the SteriPen…
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6 Fun Gadgets for Backpacking and Travel
by Courtney September 29, 2017Here are 6 fun gadgets for backpacking and travel that you can easily throw into your pack the next time ya hit the ground running. Do ya need ’em? Probably…
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Blogger Recognition Award – I’ve Been Nominated! September 2017
by Courtney September 24, 2017The curtains were drawn when I woke up this morning, giving a false sense of early darkness. My dog was snuggled up to me sound asleep as I reached for…
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Amsterdam – Joints, Space Cakes, and a Swift Kick in the Pants! Part 2
by Courtney September 20, 2017**Read Part 1 Here! It had been yet another lazy morning, which seemingly without notice had already turned into another lazy afternoon. As we sat at a table in one…
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30 of My Favorite Backpacking and Travel Songs – Get ready to load up your IPOD!
by Courtney September 18, 2017Music has a way of transporting us home while we’re abroad, or whisking us away while we’re stuck at home. It’s our escape on long overnight trains and on noisy…
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Mountain Hardwear Sale! – Don’t Forget it Ends Tomorrow!
by Courtney September 17, 2017New Styles Added! Up to 70% Off Select Styles with promo code MHWSEPT270 at MountainHardwear.com! Mountain Hardwear Sale! – Don’t Forget it Ends Tomorrow! was last modified: September 25th,…
Perhaps the globe-trotter in your life likes to sport off their hobby. Keeping practicality in mind, let’s explore the option of graphic tees! Travel Themed Graphic Tees was last modified:…
Since having moved to East Tennessee earlier this year, I’ve found a new interest in the winter months. Growing up in the Midwest, winters were brutal. Once October rolled around…
Amsterdam – Joints, Space Cakes, and a Swift Kick in the Pants! Part 1
“I’m not sure how anyone gets anything done around here!” I exclaimed to Kendra, my traveling companion, while lounging at one of Amsterdam’s infamous “Coffee Shops.” A hot chocolate on…
5 Myths about Travel and 5 Truths to Debunk Them!
Traveling is a pretty hot topic these days, and everyone seems to have a relatively strong opinion on if you should travel, where you should travel, when you should travel,…