Why I’m Not Afraid of Getting Raped
I’m a traveler. A female traveler. A female hitchhiker. And, yes, I even hitchhike with my daughter.
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Camping at Gjipe Beach in Southern Albania
Southern Albania is full of semi-secret beaches with crystal-clear water, smooth rocks, and alcove caves. It will absolutely take your breath away – and bear in mind that this is coming from someone who generally despises beaches (I prefer mountains 🙂 ).
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9 Convincing Reasons Not to Buy a Pop Up tent
When I was a kid, there weren’t too many options for tents. You basically got a dome-shaped tent or an A-frame tent. Now, there are tons of options — including pop up tents. Well, lots of options doesn’t always mean good options! I get the appeal of pop-up tents. Dealing with tent poles can be
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I Finally Bought a Real Backpacking Stove. Here’s What I Think of the Primus.
For the past few years, I’ve been using a cheap gas stove for camping and backpacking. The actual stove costs just 900 dinars ($7.50) at my local market. It uses refill puncture-style gas cartridges and these cost less than a dollar. Yes, the cheap gas stove is big and bulky, but it goes to show
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Why Stranger Danger is a Crock of Sh*t
When I grew up, they taught kids a program called “Stranger Danger.” The goal of stranger danger was to warn kids that bad people are lurking around every corner so you should never get into a car with strangers, take candy from someone you don’t know, or even speak to strangers on the street because
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Snake Safety Rules & What to Do If You See a Snake
I’ll admit it – I’m one of those weird moms who actually likes snakes. While other parents are shrieking and pulling their kids away, I’m the one pointing out how cool it is that they can swim on top of water (seriously, have you seen that?). But here’s the thing: whether you love them or
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