The Fearful Adventurer — Torre DeRoche

Why You Should Never Trust a Gecko

I used to think these lizards were cute, but that was before I got to know them. Here’s why I can no longer trust geckos …

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Thai Snapshot: My Fruit Obsession

Travel

I’ve become a bit obsessed with these fruits: mangosteen, rambutans, and salak. The salaks look distinctively like a pair of testicles that have just completed a one mile swim in Antarctica …

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How To Cope With Leaving Pets Behind When You Travel

Travel

One of the hardest things about extended travel is leaving pets behind. But don’t worry—you’ll make plenty of new friends. Look—

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Jumping into an Adventure with Both Feet

Travel

I’ve been dreaming of a big adventure for over a year, and now …

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Torn: Giving Up A Stable Career To Pursue An Ambitious Dream

Dream Planning

I received a heartfelt email last week from an unhappy accountant who’s seeking advice on whether or not to pursue his dream of boxing …

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How to Quit Your Job, Sell Your Stuff and Move to a Tropical Paradise

Dream Planning

Guest post: Selling up your life to take a daring and uncertain leap isn’t easy, but serial dream chaser Annabel Candy proves that there’s not much to lose by giving it a shot.

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Getting Rid Of All My Stuff

Travel

When you decide to set off traveling indefinitely, there’s one big problem that tends to get in the way: STUFF.

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When You Can’t Decide Which Direction To Take

Dream Planning

We’re surrounded by so many choices, which can be overwhelming and disabling. What do you do when you’re standing at a crossroads and you can’t pick a direction? Here’s my story…

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