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Sahti - the taste of the forest in a metal cup.

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.

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Hike Destinations: Landmannalaugar Versus Tongariro

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?

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Serenity Now! – Four Places to Find Quiet

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.

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Want to learn how to SCUBA dive? Thailand might be your place.

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.

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Resident of Australia - not New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand - Not the Same Continent

A conversation with co-workers leads me to dispel some nonsense notions of Australia and New Zealand.

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Mountain Bike Helmet: Time for a New One?

SixSixOne Recon MTB Helmet

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.

My Search for Milkshakes in Phoenix

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A quest for milkshakes leads me to create the Malted Milkshake May challenge. This is my first post to pit two ice cream confections head to head. Watch for more!

Remember Peru – A Hint for the Adventure Traveler

Rememeber Peru

An interesting video offers a reminder to adventure travelers to put Peru on their list. Check out the video and let me know what you think.

The Power of “I’m Sorry” Blog – My Reactions

Game of Thrones (soundtrack)

Another blogger’s post gives me some thoughts about the words we throw around and the vitriol we can dish out online – and how it can make better bloggers and people of us all.

How to Get More Volunteers for Trail Maintenance

English: Mountain bike trail, Glentress Forest...

There are many trail users out there just looking for a chance to be useful and keep their favorite trails in top shape. Trail clubs and land managers should follow these steps to tap into them.

Inside My Head – Fear of Heights

Looking into the crater - for scale, note the people in the left side of the frame.

Whenever I travel, I can count on my fear of heights to rear up at least once per trip. Here’s what happens in my head when the exposure and consequences for error escalate.

4 Ways to Store Money While You’re Travelling

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Need some advice about how to keep your valuables safe? This post has a few tips.

Bike Gear I’ll Never Buy Again

The Specialized Comp shoe looks good, but has room for improvement.

Sometimes, I cross the fine line between brilliant bargain hunter and mere low-rent cheapskate. And it usually happens with mountain bike products. Here’s my list of stuff that’s burned me the worst.

Obstacle Course Races & Mud Runs – Why so Popular?

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The Warrior Dash ignited a surge of interest in mud runs and obstacle course races – and not just for the super-fit. Now, there’s a gimmicky race nearly everywhere, every weekend. Why do you think they’re so popular?

5 Reasons Why You Should Take Your Gap Year to Travel

A gap year will give you a chance to see more of the world before you focus on your studies.

Gap year is a chance to see the world for yourself between high school and college. Here are 5 good reasons to carve out time and money for a gap year.