Jen is the Chief Storyteller and Photographer for the Long Haul Trekkers. Born with the travel bug, she has lived in Spain, Chile, and New Zealand. When she’s not galavanting around the world by bicycle, she is running long distances in the woods, exploring nature, or whipping up delicious vegan meals. She is always planning her next adventure.
Whenever I tell people that I grew up in Seattle, the first question out of their mouth, without fail, is “oh, but doesn’t it rain there a lot?? Yes, it does. And the winters days are gray and short. But, the vistas are a verdant green you’ll never see elsewhere and that rare winter sunny[...]
I was all set to start designing my perfect hands free dog leash. It would have an adjustable waist clip so that I could use it for walking and running. I could also easily attach my dog to an object if I needed two hands to do something. It would have a sliding adjustment in case we[...]
In recent years, I have tried giving gifts from small or local businesses only. I love supporting small businesses and I’ve found when it comes to dogs, there are SO many amazing companies popping up all the time with innovative gear. I’ve put together a list of my favorite[...]
As the title suggests, this post is about grieving the loss of a pet. However, I have put emphasis on how to prepare before you have to say goodbye. Of course, those of us who have gone through this experience know that it’s not possible to ever completely prepare for the loss of a pet[...]
I’ve written plenty of posts about dog-friendly things to do in Portland, but nothing like this article here. I was pretty sure that I was hip to all of the dog-friendly spots and events in the Rose City, but when I decided to put together this list of 99 things to do with your dog[...]
Our friends over at GoPetFriendly.com will be releasing an exciting new book for anyone who has ever dreamed of going on a road trip in the US with their pet. The Ultimate Pet-Friendly Road Trip features one favorite attraction from each state. In 2017 Rod and Amy set off on a 15,000-mile[...]
Sora Hocholongo, née Gracie, and affectionately also known as Borba, Borbatov, and the Toffee celebrated her chosen birth date on January 24th 2005. With bravery, dignity, and yes, grace, she made her way peacefully to the Rainbow Bridge on October 10th, 2018. Picked up as a three-year[...]
After Sora’s third round of cancer, a friend who works in the marijuana and CBD industry reached out to me and suggested that we look into CBD oil for Sora. Intrigued, I hit the Google for research, eventually coming across HempMy Pet CBD oil products. Based on the recommendation from my[...]
After three years of becoming friends online, thanks to our blogs and Instagram, we finally met up with our pal Claudia of My Adventures across the World. Claudia lives in Sardinia, so as soon as we moved to Spain, we made plans to meet somewhere in the middle that would be a good place[...]
When asked about our favorite country from our travels, it’s difficult to pick just one. Each place had its own unique draw. However, if we could pick one country to explore deeper, it would be Peru. The food is some of the best we’ve ever had, with all of my favorite superfoods available[...]
I never thought much about sun protection for dogs until we were in a teeny, tiny village on the Chile/Bolivia border preparing to pedal across the Salares de Coipasa and Uyuni. Everything we read about the salt flats stressed the importance of sun protection for ourselves, given the high[...]
Throughout our two-year cycle tour, I struggled with finding handlebar tape that eliminated the pain that came with 50km daily rides towing 70lbs. On rough roads, especially, my wrists would ache and feel stiff. I tried to change positions regularly on the handlebars, but I didn’t feel[...]
Since Sora’s cancer returned after a failed electrochemotherapy treatment in November of 2017, I have spent hours and hours researching cancer in dogs. I stay up late, my phone glowing under the sheets so as not to wake Dave, reading about the recommended foods and supplements for a dog[...]
Ask me where in this world has the best summer weather and I will tell you the Pacific Northwest (but please don’t move there. We’re full. ;). We might get a week or two above 90°F or even over 100°F in Oregon, but it’s rare and short-lived. Plus, we can simply escape by heading to the[...]
Summer in the Pacific Northwest is, in my opinion, the best summer weather in the world. It’s not too hot, nor to cold. It doesn’t rain for nearly three straight months. The camping is divine, as the night air still cools down for a perfect sleeping temperature. It’s the[...]
Generally, we opt to camp when we travel, but sleeping outside isn’t always possible If it’s raining, we just want a comfortable bed and shower, or to simply explore a city for a change, we’ll opt to stay indoors. Fortunately, Oregon loves its pets and finding[...]
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