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brettsbattical
The adventures, observations, and insights of a decidedly divorced, carry-on only backflashpacker from Portland, Oregon in his mid-30s taking a break from the daily grind.
Trail Shoes
Note: Wix you dirty old friend. Your UX still confounds me. I wrote the first draft of the post below for a Community Education Writing...
Brett
Jun 3, 20203 min read
The hardest part of a long trip? Coming home.
Since returning to Portland I’ve been notably neglectful of this blog. On one hand this is entirely logical. Instead of spending my time...
Brett
Apr 5, 20195 min read
So, you're back! How was it? An FAQ
It’s been almost six months since I returned to Portland. I have finished the trip of a lifetime and coming home was not easy. Since...
Brett
Apr 1, 20198 min read
Open Road: American Roadtrip Recap
I’ve been back in Portland now for over three months now. Belatedly, I have decided it’s time for me to put together some reflections...
Brett
Feb 4, 20195 min read
I need a vacation from my European vacation
I am incredibly lucky for many reasons, but one of them is that I have spent a lot of time in Western Europe. Somewhere else on my blog I...
Brett
Sep 19, 20184 min read
The story behind this aisle exit seat
I am just over 6’1, with most of my height in my legs. As a result, most airline seats, particularly on budget airlines, are a tight...
Brett
Sep 3, 20185 min read
Abandoning John Muir (kinda)
The original plan for my time off had four parts: SE Asia, Central Asia, a brief two week jaunt in Europe, and about a month and a half...
Brett
Aug 15, 20183 min read
Attempted "Escape" in Central Asia
I think the best time to reflect on the sights and experiences of Central Asia is on a plane heading from Istanbul to Lyon, France. It...
Brett
Aug 4, 20187 min read
Hi, my name is Brad and I'm from the U.S.
Before I left the United States, a frequent topic of conversation was whether I was going to admit to being American while was out of the...
Brett
Jul 29, 20185 min read
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