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    • Books&Films
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    • Resourceful Reviews
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    • Cheap Travel Tips
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    • Who I Am
    • Where I’ve Been
    • Think Twice: Clicking here may change the course of your life

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New Year Resolutions and The State of Becoming

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BOGO Sale at MooseJaw!

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Firebox Stove Review | For a Backpacker, By a Backpacker

October 17, 2017 18 comments
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Travel Themed Graphic Tees

October 11, 2017 2 comments
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LifeStraw Review | For a Backpacker, By a Backpacker

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6 Fun Gadgets for Backpacking and Travel

September 29, 2017 24 comments
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MooseJaw Sale! – And Why I’m Diggin’ it!

September 26, 2017 6 comments
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Blogger Recognition Award – I’ve Been Nominated! September 2017

September 24, 2017 8 comments
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Amsterdam – Joints, Space Cakes, and a Swift Kick in the Pants! Part 2

September 20, 2017 40 comments
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Amsterdam – Joints, Space Cakes, and a Swift Kick in the Pants! Part 1

September 20, 2017 30 comments
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30 of My Favorite Backpacking and Travel Songs – Get ready to load up your IPOD!

September 18, 2017 6 comments
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Mountain Hardwear Sale! – Don’t Forget it Ends Tomorrow!

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    New Year Resolutions and The State of Becoming

    by Courtney January 19, 2018

    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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    BOGO Sale at MooseJaw!

    by Courtney October 30, 2017

    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, 2017

    Gen2 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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    Travel Themed Graphic Tees

    by Courtney October 11, 2017

    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:…

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    LifeStraw Review | For a Backpacker, By a Backpacker

    by Courtney October 2, 2017

    LifeStraw 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, 2017

    Here 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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    MooseJaw Sale! – And Why I’m Diggin’ it!

    by Courtney September 26, 2017

    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…

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    Blogger Recognition Award – I’ve Been Nominated! September 2017

    by Courtney September 24, 2017

    The 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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    Amsterdam – Joints, Space Cakes, and a Swift Kick in the Pants! Part 1

    by Courtney September 20, 2017

    “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…

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    30 of My Favorite Backpacking and Travel Songs – Get ready to load up your IPOD!

    by Courtney September 18, 2017

    Music 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, 2017

      New 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,…

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    5 Myths about Travel and 5 Truths to Debunk Them!

    by Courtney September 14, 2017

    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,…

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