“I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it’s very difficult to find anyone. I should think so — in these parts! We are plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures. Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late for dinner!”

—J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

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Doors of Zanzibar
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YoHoYoHo a Pirates Life for Me: Secrets of Non-Rev Travel
What is non-rev travel? Non-rev travel is short for non revenue travel. It is travel benefits that one...
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Glacier National Park: A Photo Journey
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6 Shameless Benefits of being an Empty Nester
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As I sit here with my back out, and temps in the 90’s, I am frustrated that humans have not been...
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An ultimate travel guide to Aspen, Colorado
A local's ultimate travel guide to Aspen, Colorado
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Winter Action Sports in Aspen
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Moab-venture Awaits:
There is magic that happens in Moab and it happens every time you go.
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Hostels? It's a travel strategy
Most people my age would never consider staying in a hostel. I used to be the same way even when I was...