Learnings from driving around South Africa, Lesotho and eSwatini and what you should know before you do too! It´s a great country for a first timer driving in Africa.
Category: Travel
Cape Town Marathon – South Africa 2024
Running Cape Town Marathon as my 10th marathon and first in Africa. What to expect, what not to miss, some tips, the beauty and wind and World Marathon Majors.
Caribbean Island Hopping St. Lucia, Martinique and Dominica
Where to Island hop in the Caribbean. How to do it and what to see between Dominica, St. Lucia and Martinique.
Bloomsday 12K Race, Washington State´s Largest Race
An adventure running one of the largest races in the US, Bloomsday 12k, in Spokane, WA. First adventure of series to run the three largest races in the US.
The Ultra Marathon Experience – Chuckanut 50k
First Ultra Marathon Race ever, Chuckanut 50k! Thought I would push the distance barrier to 31 miles and do so on the trails. Hear about the training involved, decisions about gear, trail running itself and of course how race day went.
Albania is Ready for Exploring: Where To Go
Put this lesser known country, soon to be popular destination of Albania on your radar! This still affordable European country just North of Greece offers it all: mountains, beaches, historical sites, food, architecture, culture and tradition, cycling and more. Visit the jam packed and quickly developing Albania soon or you’ll be sorry. Here are my typical, non typical recommendations for your visit.
Experience of Mt. Rainier Summit via Emmons Glacier
One girls summit dreams of her local mountain, Mt. Rainier. The emblematic spot seen everywhere around Seattle, WA. The experience of climbing to 14,411 foot on a glaciated peak crossing technical mountaineering terrain to reach the summit.
Peachtree 10K Race – Atlanta, GA
Peachtree 10k is run on Independence day in Atlanta, Georgia. It is the largest 10km road race in the world. This is the last of a series of races I ran in 2023 that are the largest races in the US under the 13.1 miles/21k distance.
Cycling Spokane to Coeur d´Alene, Centennial Trail
Cycle adventure over to Coeur d´Alene, Idaho and back all along the Spokane River Centennial Trail in Washington State.
Bolder Boulder 10k – Best Memorial Day Ever!
Running the most fun 10k race in the US to celebrate the Memorial Day holiday in the best way possible at Bolder Boulder in Boulder, Colorado. Think costumes, planes, booze, slip n slide and yet it´s for all ages and abilities.
Louisville, Kentucky In 24 Hours And Then More If You Want
Louisville is one of those underrated cities off most travelers radar except in reference to the Kentucky Derby. Know that if you visit just to see the Derby you are missing a ton of awesomeness that this city offers. Here is my guide for a trip beyond Derby or just some ideas for other non horse related things to add to your Derby weekend!
Mexico and Mariposas Monarcas (Monarch Butterflies)
How to witness the Monarch Butterfly Migration in Mexico. Monarch butterflies hibernate at 10,000 feet after a 2 month journey covering 3,000 miles. Let´s talk about this incredible journey, how is it in Agangueo, Sierra Chincua, where else to see this amazing spectacle, how to get there and what else to do.
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