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I don't know if anyone here met Tati on their travels, but she was an amazing person. I met her years before she started riding the rails and have kept in touch with her in an uncle-esque role over the years. I found out this morning that she passed away, but don't have any other details. I...

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Great intro. I was laughing and amazed simultaneously, a hard combo.

I missed out on a lot of awesome travel opportunities when I was younger because I was waiting for other people to go with me. I found going solo and making friends along the way ensures that I don't miss anything i really want to do and you make like-minded friends along the way. If you can get...

Reminds me of a quote I heard years ago that really stuck with me. "If you watch the sun rise/set enough times, it just becomes 6:00." I know that's been true for me at points for me while traveling. It's usually when I first start going out again or when I have been cooped up a while and start...

A Chorizo cheese dip with fresh chips, chicken wings and gulab jamun.

Like a few others mentioned, I wouldn't worry about how many miles you're clocking if you are having a good time. Comparison is the thief of joy, right? That being said, I used to do 40 - 50 miles a day when I'd load up my bike and take it out for a couple weeks. Just enjoy your time and call it...

I'm somewhere in the middle on this. I always tell people it's a friends list, not an acquaintance list. My criteria is pretty simple: 1. Do I like you? 2. Do I know you in real life? 3. Have we hung up intentionally in the last year outside of obligatory situations(work, school, etc.) If so...

Walden on Wheels by Ken Ilgunas is the book that got me excited about hitting the road while sleeping in the van and looking in to "alternative" styles of travel. Into the Wild and A Walk in the Woods, both are common re-reads from me too.

Another thing to note is alcohol works before you get the rash too. I keep some with me in a small glasses cleaner spray bottle. If I think I went through some ivy, build a fire at night, etc. I spray the area asap and since I started doing that haven't had it in years. It takes 20 minutes for...

I co-sign this. I always tell the kids I work with "Take what applies and let the rest fly". Even if you aren't/can't be around as much as you'd like, make the time that you are count. It doesn't have to be anything huge, but be intentional with your time. Buying stuff doesn't help, building...

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! I'm not online much, but I will try and contribute when I am. None the less, this is a great site and it seems like a real solid community.

Hey Everyone, Here is a quick intro and what will be my "about me" section. I travel as much as I can. It isn't as much as I'd like or as much as I used to, but I am on the road more than anyone in my circle of friends. I hit 13 states and 2 provinces in the last year. I've been to 49 of...