Traipsing About

Tracing my roots in Sant'Agata di Puglia

A mother-son trip to my great-grandfather's Italian village.

Jun 12 • Dakota Gale

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May 2026

When in Rome

Solo time exploring the Eternal City

May 13

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April 2026

Whose opinion are you living for?

On independence and expat questions.

Apr 16 • Dakota Gale

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The clock is running

On not saving the best for later.

Apr 3 • Dakota Gale

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March 2026

An Arizona winter escape

Thanks for a great two-month winter escape.

Mar 13 • Dakota Gale

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February 2026

Are you an Illuminator or a Diminisher?

Plus so many photos from Sedona.

Feb 27 • Dakota Gale

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Two months of Airstream travel

The magic and the maintenance.

Feb 5 • Dakota Gale

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January 2026

Just keep drawing

A pile of sketchpads and a tighter friendship.

Jan 22 • Dakota Gale

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Notes from a beginner surfer

Trying the world's hardest sport.

Jan 8 • Dakota Gale

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December 2025

Traipsing About, round two

On the road again, Airstream-style

Dec 18, 2025 • Dakota Gale

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November 2025

The art of spending (and living) well

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

Nov 14, 2025 • Dakota Gale

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How friction improves our lives

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

Nov 13, 2025