A closer look at my gross old mountain bike helmet makes me realize that it’s time for a new one. Check out some that I considered – and the one I wound up buying.
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Sahti - My Search for Traditional Finnish Beer
Another Finnish bar, and another Finnish bartender looking at me like I'm an escaped mental patient. And it's all because of my search for the traditional beer called sahti.
Hike Destinations: Landmannalaugar Versus Tongariro
Bacon or chocolate? A pint of craft beer or a wedge of aged gouda? The family dog or cat? All choices nobody wants to make. My favorite hiking destinations offer the same conundrum. So what's the winner - Iceland's Landmannalaugar or New Zealand's Tongariro Alpine Crossing?
Serenity Now! - Four Places to Find Quiet
Sometimes, the din has to stop. You need to get away from TVs, traffic and the white noise of people-people-everywhere. But where? A slice of quiet seems harder than ever to find, but I have some ideas.
My First SCUBA Dive Experience - from Beginner to Pro (Guest Post)
SCUBA expert Rutger Thole shares memories of his first dive experience. Join this nervous newbie as he gets hooked on the underwater world and goes on to earn more certifications and visit cool new dive sites.
