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Minimalist: Fall Cleaning

It’s that time again. Most people do spring cleaning and for them, that’s good enough. Not for me though. Over the last year I’ve been on a few trips, sold or gave away almost all of my…

Twitter – Follow Friday Suggestions

Seeing as how it’s Friday and I loves my Twitter, I think it’s time for some Follow Friday love. Since I’m NOT in Portland for the World Domination Summit *sad face* here is a quick…

Where to Next? Japan?

After getting back from Thailand a few months ago, I started getting back into the routine of a day to day life. I took a hiatus from blogging and took time to pursue my other…

One Night in Bangkok – Makes Tough Guys Tumble

I contemplated calling this post “Friends on the Road – Bangkok Edition” but due a hostel friend I met in Bangkok when I first arrived, I just had to change the name. My final day…

Taking a trip of a lifetime?

Since I decided to try my hand at a life on the road, I’ve started to hear the same thing over and over. Before I left the United States my friends and family were telling…

First 24 Hours of Travel – What I've Learned

My first 24 hours of international travel are almost over and it has been a bit of a whirlwind. I’m quickly learning little things here and there. Maybe not little things, but more like HUGE things….

Doors Close & Windows Open

**Warning** This post contains no info to help you do anything. It’s purely a “what is going on with me” post and it may get personal. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. This past week…

A Life That Gives Back: Introduction to Katelyn Berry

Katelyn is someone who I both respect and admire. She is giving, caring and absolutely wears her heart on her sleeve. She is also one of the most beautiful people both inside and out that I’ve had…

The Minimalist and the Holidays

For most of us the holidays are here and for many, it’s a favorite. Last year around this time I was working on furthering my minimalism but was unsure on how to handle Christmas. I…

Digital Sabbatical – The New Vacation

Do you ever stop and remember the old days when we didn’t have cell phones? I remember I got my first cell phone toward the end of the year when I was a Sophomore in high school….

Scuba Diving in Central Oregon

As of yesterday October 17th 2010, I was able to scratch another item off of my bucket list. I am now officially certified as a basic open water scuba diver through PADI. After two weeks, a few…

5 Reasons to Consign Your Gear

Summer is almost over. At least here in Central Oregon where I currently live anyway. The rain is starting to fall, it’s getting cooler at night and soon the snow will start to fly. I’m…

Can Travel and Minimalism Save Your Life?

If we were to take a ride in the way back machine to 2008, I would have been a totally different person; debt coming out my ears, enough stuff to choke 50 elephants, and absolutely no direction in life. I was eating what I wanted and drinking a bit more than I probably should have.