Off the beaten path adventures and musings.
I used to think 20 years was a long time. My life has had enough twists and turns that the idea of doing the same thing for that long seems unlikely. Yet here I am, with so many years of road trip experiences. In fact, this period is a little more than half of my …
I recently bought my first house. It has me thinking back to the various places I've lived over the years...and there's quite a few. Somehow, including my time at university, this house is the 10th place I've lived in the past 19 years. Unlike my travels, the many residences haven't been out of grand adventure, …
Recently, someone asked me how I got into road tripping, and I didn't have a simple answer. The story has so many tributaries, and has evolved a lot over the years. It would be hard to fully define, but there are a number of pivotal periods that laid the pathway. This story is deeply ingrained …
Those who know me, know that I'm a bit of a coffee snob. It's very much become a part of my identity. I'm the guy who loves long drives in red Jeeps and enjoys a well brewed coffee. That being said, it is a relatively new thing. During covid, while everyone was learning to bake …
I've been trying to write an entry about my photography journey for a while now, but every time I started, it wasn't quite right. The story is tightly connected to other aspects of my life, so it's hard to put it together in a cohesive article. Recently I realized I'm in my 20th year of …
I've been looking through some old photos…I have so many great memories of my trips. My coming-soon camper top will be the beginning of big changes to how I camp. Up to now I've been a classic tent camper. Throughout the years I've often documented my campsites with photos. In many cases I have interesting …
I have a great love of getting off the beaten path, especially when it comes to roads. There is something about driving a lesser known road that makes it seem more real. It feels more like I'm an explorer, seeing new sights that few before me have seen or even heard about. The main touristy …
I recently bought a cheap, used bicycle. A friend asked what the story was behind me getting a bike, since I don't tend to do things without reason. I've had a lot of great experiences with bicycles. During my teenage years, it was a favourite hobby and I biked everywhere. It faded away as I …
I was talking with someone about long drives the other day, and remembered the many, long drives my family used to make to Toronto. Thinking about it, those trips may have had a hand in my love of long drives. I've been familiar with the road to Toronto for a long time. Both of my …
I tend to be a bit of a sentimental packrat when it comes to some of my possessions. For some reason they tend to be the more mundane items. The idea of writing from the point of view of these items is interesting as it provides a new perspective that probably wouldn't otherwise have been …
The Narrow Twisty Road 