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We Bought Plane Tickets!!
The last time I was in New Zealand, I was 13. I traveled with my brother and my Mom (Mum) from Hawaii on an Air Force space available flight, and we landed in Christchurch. Then we spanned the whole...
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Best New Mexico Coffee Places!
We’ve explored New Mexico north and south, east and west – and one of us cannot go anywhere without sampling the local coffee scene, and let’s just say he’s a coffee snob. So, where do we recommend in...
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Not a Pedestrian Life’s Antipodean Adventure 2017
After being in the Northern hemisphere for the last few years, Team Rabe is heading down South. The Southern Hemisphere and the antipodes awaits. It’s time for an antipodean adventure. As we head out...
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Packing for New Zealand and Australia
New Zealand and Australia in late November and December awaits. I am using the packing list I created for my Adventure around America as the basis for this packing list, but with some important...
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Tapering and Thinking about Kepler
You might consider my running hobby insane, but this past year was a lot of fun! I’ve been able to stay healthy and race in six different states – two road marathons, a 50K ultra, and several other...
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The longest flight in the world and sleeping on long haul flights
How are you with sleeping on long haul flights? Does it put you off international travel or do you sail through without a care? Within the past 10 years, the new capability to directly fly from Dallas,...
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Exploring Lake Manapouri and Te Anau
While Te Anau is beautiful and is well set up for visitors with a range of hotels, motels, and B&B’s, we chose somewhere a little quieter but still close to the Kepler Challenge action. We found an...
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Race Report | Kepler Track Challenge near Te Anau | New Zealand | The...
This time last year, the idea of racing in New Zealand seemed extremely far-fetched to me. Anna and I were planning to get to Australia this year, but we hadn’t discussed a NZ trip. But while waiting...
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2017 in Review: Assessing Goals and Achievements
Being on a ferry is exciting, especially in those moments as you’re leaving the harbor. It’s really interesting to gain perspective on the shores you’re departing, and to appreciate the beautiful coast...
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Are you Strong? 12 Strong? 12 Strong giveaway!
This 12 Strong giveaway post is in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures. We were financially compensated for this post. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience. ————————————— Have...
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