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Virtually Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in Preparation for the Actual Thru Hike

June 24, 2018 Elizabeth Symington 2 Comments

I really want to hike the 2,600 mile long Pacific Crest Trail. As a novice backpacker, who is scared of…

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Where I’ve been

June 16, 2018 Elizabeth Symington 1 Comment

I’ve been quiet on this blog for some time, because I’m working on learning a new skill so I can…

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Posted in: Art, Backpacking

Comprehensive List of Titanium Backpacking Gear on Amazon

January 17, 2018 Elizabeth Symington

Part of the trick to learning about ultralight backpacking gear is knowing what is available. Did you know that there…

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How to Fix a Hole in Hiking Pants or Leggings

Elizabeth Symington

It’s surprisingly simple to save your hiking pants, leggings or base layers from unraveling. As soon as a hole is…

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Plastic-Free Toiletries

January 16, 2018 Elizabeth Symington

1) Towel*  My criteria for a towel is that it needs to be big enough to dry my long hair,…

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I’m fanatical about making New Year’s Resolutions ever since…

January 3, 2018 Elizabeth Symington

…I wrote down my resolutions and promptly forgot about them. Twelve months went by and I found the goals all…

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Top 16 Countdown for 2017

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At first when I thought about 2017 I was focusing on everything that I didn’t accomplish. So I wrote down…

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Posted in: Art, Backpacking, Decluttering, Food, Taiwan

6 Irresistible Utensil Pouches

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Now that Christmas is over, I can finally share with you the presents that I gave to my family! As…

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Thank You Matt Kepnes

December 21, 2017 Elizabeth Symington

About a month ago I entered a contest where the winner gets a $18,250 vacation and they get to choose…

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Posted in: Travel, Uncategorized

Why I Crave BBQ Chicken Hearts

November 2, 2017 Elizabeth Symington

From birth I’ve been primed for travel. I’ve lived in a variety of places: an adorable English village, California’s state…

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Posted in: Food, Taiwan, Travel

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