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A Winter Standby Adventure Through Finland and the Arctic Circle
❄️ Finlandia Exploradoras ❄️ Some trips are about rest. This one was about movement, curiosity, and leaning into the unknown. From January 16 to January 26, my sister and I took one of our big sister trips of the year and… Continue reading
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What Standby Travel Really Looks Like
What Standby Travel Really Looks Like Standby travel is often described as free, flexible, or lucky. What is talked about less is what it actually requires. Patience. Adaptability. A willingness to let go of control. And a mindset that treats… Continue reading
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An 8 Day Ring Road Itinerary for Iceland
A realistic guide to driving the full Ring Road with space to explore, rest, and adapt. Iceland is one of those places that feels vast, raw, and surprisingly intimate all at once. Driving the full Ring Road allows you to… Continue reading
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Morning Routines That Set the Tone for the Entire Workday
Most workdays are not ruined by one big thing. They unravel slowly through rushed mornings, skipped pauses, and starting the day already feeling behind. The way we begin matters more than we often admit. Not because mornings need to be… Continue reading
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Building Self-Trust as a Solo Female Hiker
Hiking Alone as a Woman Builds Self-Trust Hiking alone as a woman is often framed as something extreme. Brave. Risky. Only for the fearless. But for many women, solo hiking is not about proving anything. It is about learning to… Continue reading
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How to Build a Trail Outfit From Pieces You Already Own
How to Build a Trail Outfit From Pieces You Already Own There is a common belief that hiking requires specialized gear before you can begin. That before you step onto a trail, you need new shoes, technical layers, and a… Continue reading
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Nature as a Reset, Not an Escape
Nature as a Reset, Not an Escape There is a quiet misconception that turning to nature means running away from real life. That stepping outside is an act of avoidance, withdrawal, or escape. But for many people, nature is not… Continue reading
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What Corporate Cowgirl Energy Really Means
Building a career with confidence, grit, and a life that still feels like yours. Corporate cowgirl energy is not a trend or a personality type. It is a way of approaching work that blends ambition with independence, professionalism with backbone,… Continue reading
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The 50 US Highpoints
Highpointing is the challenge of visiting the highest natural point in every US state. Some are serious mountaineering objectives, many are classic day hikes, and a surprising number are easy walk-ups. Here are the 50 state highpoints, ranked from tallest… Continue reading
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Workday Routines That Feel Grounded (Even on Busy Days)
Some workdays feel like a blur: back-to-back meetings, endless notifications, and no real sense of completion. Staying grounded doesn’t mean slowing ambition. It means creating small routines that help you stay present, regulated, and connected to your day as it… Continue reading
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