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On Spokes: a solo cycling journey through Taiwan Planet 23 is a really cool hostel. The vibe was hip but homey. For morning breakfast...

On Spokes: a solo cycling journey through Taiwan The ride today should be straightforward, short(er), and easy. Only downside is all the...

On Spokes: a solo cycling journey through Taiwan It is day 2 and I cannot wait to get back on the trails! I woke up feeling ready to...

On Spokes: a solo cycling journey through Taiwan Finally! I begin my tour! I was hoping to start on Saturday, but it was torrentially...

It’s been a couple weeks and already I am struggling with a combination of emotional let down, FOMO, and fear. See, over 6 months ago I...

One of my favorite things to talk about is social connection. It’s the primary thing that motivates me and brings me joy. I love...

In my previous post I shared a few benefits that bicycles have for mental health. As I was writing, I was going back and forth about...

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in the United States. It is also Self-Care Awareness Month. I’m not sure if...

One of the things I love about traveling are the surprises that inevitably reveal themselves along a journey. Some of the best...

Hello, courageous adventurers! So you’ve decided to trek out into the wilderness for the first time? Or perhaps you’re an experienced...

Prior to the dark days of the pandemic, I felt like I was living a pretty bold life. I had just moved across the country to Arizona, not...