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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 Leave a comment

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

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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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

…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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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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