Traipsing About

The art of spending (and living) well

Careers, hobbies, and trips that actually feed your soul.

Nov 14

9

6

How friction improves our lives

How it builds character, strengthens friendships, creates story, and helps us slow down.

Nov 13

October 2025

In praise of slowing down

Time is the ultimate luxury.

Oct 24

10

4

September 2025

Friction makes the story

Events going sideways creates the best memories.

Sep 11

6

8

August 2025

Breaking toes and keeping friends

Better to screw up a conversation than avoid it.

Aug 14

6

2

July 2025

In praise of friction

Life's better with blisters.

Jul 31

5

2

May 2025

Saying goodbye to Van Life

So long, Sprinter

May 29

11

9

April 2025

Shift happens

Selling our adventure rig and grappling with change.

Apr 24

10

March 2025

Tuning in, or maybe talking less?

The art of listening, traveling, and asking for what you want.

Mar 27

9

2

Our stuff won’t miss us

Having less, living more

Mar 20

7

2

The journey that changes you

What do we seek during travel?

Mar 13

5

Nerf wars and a side of snowballs

Not getting sick, learning languages, and showing up for people.

Mar 6

2