Sharing my adventures and travels.
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● Featured essay
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Western Iowa, where I live, is prone to severe weather events, including tornadoes, derechos, blizzards, and flooding. These hazards can rapidly disrupt critical infrastructure, making reliable communication both a challenge and a necessity. A robust P.A.C.E. (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) communications plan is essential for families, organizations, and emergency responders…
● Latest Essays
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Pet-Friendly Dispersed Camping: What You Need to Know
Travelling and dispersed camping with pets is an increasingly popular way for outdoor enthusiasts to experience nature while sharing adventures with their furry companions. Unlike…
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Cultivating Vitality: The Messages of Ki, Wa, and Pneuma
In the search for a meaningful and harmonious life, many cultures have developed concepts that articulate the invisible forces shaping our existence. This universal quest—to…
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Ultimate Overlanding Guide: Gear, Safety, and Comfort
Overlanding is the art of self-reliant travel to remote destinations, where the journey is as important as the destination. For a 7-10 day expedition in…
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The Three Pillars of Work-Life Balance: Ki, Wa, Pneuma
In the pursuit of work-life balance, many seek practical strategies and external solutions. However, ancient concepts such as Ki (気), Wa (和), and Pneuma (πνεῦμα)…
● About Me
I’m Alain, a professional fine art landscape photographer, videographer, and educator, often travelling off-road to get to great photography locations.
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