Over the many years I’ve run with a four-legged friend by my side, I have tested several hands-free running leashes and certainly have my favorites. Iron Doggy is a small company based out of Austin, Texas that makes dog running leashes specifically with the runner in mind, and has become a new go-to option for …
Hiking
Hiking with dogs comes with a set of responsibilities that some simply do not understand or just choose to ignore. If you want to start a heated conversation among dog owners, just ask about their encounters with other dogs on the trail. I’ve been there. When I first became a new dog mama, I did …
Few of us care to admit when we start to notice signs of aging in our senior dogs. I know I denied the inevitability in Sora as she became older (pro tip: blue merle dogs really hide the gray!) However, if your dog is healthy, in good shape, and still has plenty of energy, there …
This post is sponsored by REI. I have been an REI member most of my life, and suffice it to say, I am a big fan of the company and all opinions are my own. Hopefully the snow is finally starting to melt where you live and you can start thinking about hitting the trails …
I’m not sure that I had ever heard of Corsica, France prior to our visit this past Christmas. In fact, if we were not so adamant on bringing Laila along everywhere we go, we never would have discovered this gem of an adventure island. Our blogging friend, Claudia from My Adventures Across the World invited …
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 most wonderful season to try some …
One of the questions we’re asked most frequently about our adventures with Sora relates to how we keep her hydrated. How much do we give her? How do we carry it? What kind of water does she drink? Dogs require anywhere from ½ oz to 1 oz per pound of body weight. This figure varies …
Known for its coffee, proximity to the Valle de Cocora (Cocora Valley) and Los Nevados National natural park, and the giant wax palm trees, Salento, Colombia is a popular tourist destination. It’s filled with excursions that will please any traveler, from more laid back activities like playing tejo (a game where you throw metal pucks …
When planning my family visit to Ecuador this Christmas, I asked my trusty college roommate for advice. She had studied abroad there during our last semester of college and her program took her all over the country. “Mindo,” she said. “Don’t miss Mindo.” But we missed Mindo. One of the most biodiverse countries on the …
If you haven’t read Part I, you should. As the wind gathered more force and the hail intensified, Jesse and I ambled on in meditative silence. The storm wasn’t so miserable. It wasn’t raining, so we weren’t wet, and it wasn’t all that cold. Nevertheless, we wanted to reunite with Dave, the sole member of …