I have to be in a really dire situation to buy bottled water. I just really hate the plastic waste–at home and when I’m traveling. As an alternative, I make sure that I have a reusable water bottle of some sort with me pretty much any time I leave the house. And I often use Read More…
Beth’s Blog
Be Bold! Why Our Voices (and Votes) Matter
In one of my recent newsletters, I expressed my…how shall I say this?…displeasure/fear/dismay/sadness about the path our country has taken. On many levels but, specifically, with regards to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. My Take (from my newsletter): “I’m reflecting on an angry, divisive culture that I identify with less and less. I’m reflecting Read More…
Win Two Pairs of Compression Socks from Vim&Vigr!
I love love love my compression socks from Vim&Vigr. (And you will, too, because you have a chance to win two pairs!) Lemme tell you a little bit about why these are so important to your travels… You know what DVT is, right? Please say yes. OK, if you said no…deep vein thrombosis is a Read More…
Win an All-Paca Fleece Hoodie from Appalachian Gear Company!
When I first heard about Appalachian Gear Company’s All-Paca Fleece Hoodie, I thought it was going to be like other hoodies that are currently hanging in my work-from-home closet. I was delighted when this very soft sweater arrived. It’s actually nothing like my other hoodies. (Not sure if that says more about me or about Read More…
2020 – Not a TOTAL Shit Show :-)
Like many of you, I wouldn’t mind putting 2020 behind me and forgetting that it ever happened. There might be one or two photos of me taken this year with a mask on as I would like little-to-no evidence of the circumstances that brought the world to its knees and put a near-complete stop to Read More…
Win a Pair of Tifosi Tsali Sport Sunglasses!
Summer is coming and there’s probably no better time to consider being outside than right now! Here’s an opportunity to make getting outside a little more fun. After all, who doesn’t love new gear to test out? I’m giving away a pair of Tifosi Tsali sunglasses to a lucky winner residing in the U.S. As Read More…
Innox Pro GTX Lo Ws Hiking Shoes from LOWA
In some parts of the world, the only reason you can go outside right now is for groceries and to exercise. Here in Washington State, our parks and trails are starting to open up which means that, for the first time in months, I can now get out for a hike! Whoo hoo! But because Read More…
Staying Upbeat During a Pandemic
This was part of my March 30 newsletter that goes out to subscribers. If you’d like to be on that list, you can subscribe here. Note – I normally talk about travel stuff but, well, you know… _________ I’m generally an upbeat person who can see her way out of most situations. So I know Read More…
Win a Set of Eagle Creek Packing Cubes and Other Accessories!
For the longest time, the ONLY way I would pack my clothes was in compression sacs. And I do still love them because I can compress my items down to about 1/3 of what they normally are. But a couple of years ago I got turned on to the Eagle Creek packing cubes. And I’ve Read More…
Win a Pair of GoLite ReActive Bikini Underwear!
Of all the things one might be concerned about packing, you might give underwear the least amount of thought. But I do give this quite a bit of consideration. Mainly because my number one goal is to pack light by bringing as few clothing items as possible on a trip. And that includes my underwear. Read More…
