Travel – Page 31 – Journeys 3.1

Travel Gear: The Carbon Footprint of Hiking Boots

I’ll soon be crossing The Pond to hike in my beaten-up boots. At the end of the trip the boots might be good for a few more day hikes. All this leaves me with The Big Question: Should I bring the boots home to the USA at the end of my trip? The Carbon Footprint…… Continue reading Travel Gear: The Carbon Footprint of Hiking Boots

Footprints

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Travel Gear: Clean Clothes

For me, freedom is traveling light with just one change of clothes. That still translates into wearing clean clothes every day. The downside is doing a bit of laundry each day. The upside is traveling with just a carry-on: I walk past the check-in lines and straight to Security. My 35 liter backpack easily fits…… Continue reading Travel Gear: Clean Clothes

Laundering Secrets

Posted Travel Gear: Clean Clothes. I reveal my laundering secrets.

Our Imperfect Car

Took our car in for a service. Cycled home on my “perfect blend of form and function”–I can’t say that about the car.

Airport Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary, incontrovertible proof: 1. It’s early morning 2. I’m in Airport World and 3. I’m flying somewhere

Personal Space in Economy

I love to fly, even in Economy. Fellow passengers are almost always considerate, showing respect for personal space. They might even have interesting stories to tell.But I do have a few requests for my seat-mates.Please do not tug on my seat.If you only follow one request please follow this one: when getting out of your…… Continue reading Personal Space in Economy

Personal Space in Economy

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One-Way Cycle

6:00 a.m. Target Field Station: boarded Northstar. Cycled back from Coon Rapids, following the Mississippi.