Good Nature Travel Blog

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    Emoji: the New Language of Adventure and Travel Writing?

    Feb 13, 2018 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    In case you can’t read the sentence in the image below, I’ll translate it for you: “I love the snows of Antarctica and the glaciers of Greenland. And so, my adventures in ice began.” I wrote that statement with the help of an online emoji translator.

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    Real-Time vs. Reflective Adventures

    Nov 29, 2010 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    “Wish you were here.” It’s the archetypal message on a picture postcard, sent from a friend or family member in some far-off holiday or vacation spot. In fact, the expression has become so cliché that you can now find postcards with the sentiment already preprinted.

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    Armchair adventure almost as exhilarating as being there

    Oct 25, 2010 · Wendy Redal

    When you can’t be out bagging peaks or surfing monster waves yourself, go for the vicarious adrenaline boost with a good adventure travel read. Here are a few titles I’ve found captivating: what are your recommendations?

  • Travel Tales

    Jon Krakauer and Me

    Apr 6, 2010 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    The “Recommended Packing List” in my Pre-Departure Briefing booklet for the Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion trip suggested I bring the usual gear: everything from a wool sweater and polypropylene long underwear to a pair of shorts and Teva-style sandals.