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California Dreaming, and Stranger Friends

When I set out on this trip, I expected it to be a mostly solo adventure peppered with visits from old, steadfast friends. But as often happens, fate had other plans—and those plans came with European plates and a high-top Vanagon. Enter Mathilda and Jonas, who have become integral to my journey, turning what I […]

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A Detour for Friendship – Sausalito Shenanigans and San Francisco Magic

Taking a glance at the map from Vegas to Argentina, it was clear that heading up to San Francisco made about as much sense as wearing hiking boots for a swim. But if you know me, you know that practicality has never been my strong suit when friendship is on the line, especially when a […]

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The Kelsey Stop – Reunions, Finn’s Betrayal, and a City that Surprised Me

From the wide-open arms of Vancouver, I headed south to Seattle—a city that I thought would be just a quick stop on the itinerary. Turns out, the universe had other plans, and I ended up staying far longer than expected. Why, you ask? Because in a stroke of serendipity, I finally managed to get a […]

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From Tight Quarters to Wide Open Spaces (and Lots of Finns)

So, after I wiped away a fair amount of tears at the airport—because saying goodbye to Heather after our two-week whirlwind of adventures felt like closing a chapter in the best book you’ve ever read—I found myself in the warm embrace of a whole new chapter. Enter West Vancouver, the land of space, luxury, and […]

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