Stories & Field Notes

From the
open road.

Camino diaries, RV-life lessons, and travel tips from twenty-five years of leading groups. Sorted newest first.

VF Day 25-26: Two Bees, a Swarm of Flies, and Relentless Gnats
VIA FRANCIGENA · 3 MIN

VF Day 25-26: Two Bees, a Swarm of Flies, and Relentless Gnats

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VF Day 21-24: What is Living a Balanced Life?
THE COLEMAN LIFESTYLE · 5 MIN

VF Day 21-24: What is Living a Balanced Life?

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VF Day 19-20: Need Camino Magic?
VIA FRANCIGENA · 4 MIN

VF Day 19-20: Need Camino Magic?

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VF Day 16-18: Finding Joy in the Long, Flat Road & Teaching
VIA FRANCIGENA · 4 MIN

VF Day 16-18: Finding Joy in the Long, Flat Road & Teaching

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The VF Day 14 & 15: Toilet Paper, Food, & A Soft Bed
VIA FRANCIGENA · 4 MIN

The VF Day 14 & 15: Toilet Paper, Food, & A Soft Bed

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The Via Francigena Day 13: A Contemplation Bench
VIA FRANCIGENA · 3 MIN

The Via Francigena Day 13: A Contemplation Bench

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The VF Day 11 & 12: Slow Down, Happiness is Trying to Catch You
THE COLEMAN LIFESTYLE · 4 MIN

The VF Day 11 & 12: Slow Down, Happiness is Trying to Catch You

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Gluten is Not My Friend
FOOD AND DRINK · 3 MIN

Gluten is Not My Friend

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VF 9 & 10: Road Walking vs. Trail Walking
VIA FRANCIGENA · 2 MIN

VF 9 & 10: Road Walking vs. Trail Walking

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★ 25 years guiding ★ 48 U.S. states ★ 10 countries ★ 3,000+ Camino miles