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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Gourmet Cooking in the Wild: Elevate Your Camping Meals
When most people think of eating while overlanding or camping, images of rehydrated freeze-dried meals, MREs, or bland instant noodles often come to mind. While…
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Choosing the Best Cookware: Cast Iron, Carbon Steel, or Stainless Steel?
Cooking is both an art and a science, and the tools you use can make a significant difference in your results. Among the most popular…
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Winter Camping: Mastering Discretion and Preparation
Winter stealth camping is an adventure that combines the thrill of off-grid living with the challenges of cold weather survival. Whether you’re seeking solitude, saving…
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● 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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