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… walking have in common (besides alliteration)? You’ll need to read on about my artsy-fartsy scavenger hunt of sorts taken August 26th wherein I spent half a day locating, admiring, then photographing various paintings on Grosse Ile, one of the … Continue reading →| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
After what seemed like an eternity since enjoying a long walk with my camera, finally the heat, humidity and wildfire smoke vanished and every local meteorologist promised a slew of coolish, sunny …| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
I was a groomsman at a wedding on August 31, 2025, which I previewed in an August 30, 2025 post about my rental tuxedo on The Emu Café Social. This wedding took place at Swan Club on the Harbor (venue location), which is in Roslyn, New York. This was the first time I had gone to Long Island in about ten years. I took the Long Island Railroad with a friend to the Glen Head stop and managed to take one of the few walkable routes (as in having a sidewalk for most of the route) from the station ...| The New Leaf Journal
Saudade is a Portuguese word, introduced to us by Egidio, who proposes it for this week’s Lens-Artists Challenge. Here’s what it means: ... an emotional state of melancholic or profoundly nostalgic longing for a beloved yet absent someone or something. It is a recollection of feelings, experiences, places, or events, often elusive, that cause a … Continue reading "Saudade for Our Little Corner of France"| From Pyrenees to Pennines
The Off-Season WLC Skill Practices are mini-challenges intended to help you fine-tune different aspects of your health and wellness. Offered between Challenges, these weekly practices address fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, productivity, and personal connection — because health is about far more than food and the gym (and we could all use a little practice) Take a 10-Minute Walk Alone Each Day This Week Simple Instructions: For the next seven days, take a 10-minute walk each day (with...| Whole Life Challenge
As a CrossFit coach and athlete, I can find it difficult to go slow. Most of my workouts have some sort of time element to them. I’m trying to go as fast as I can, beat the clock, and do more work. Even if you don’t do CrossFit, you may feel the daily pressure to do more and do it faster.… The post 5 Unexpected Ways Walking Can Make You Happier and Healthier appeared first on Whole Life Challenge.| Whole Life Challenge
… to six months of wonderful weather with lots of walking and photo-taking bliss, but, as we all know, Mother Nature did not cooperate. It was Easter Sunday when I took this walk, a gorgeous morning which kicked off a … Continue reading →| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
As Ethiopia’s capital and largest city experiences rapid growth, the need for a safe, efficient, and sustainable transport system has never been greater for its more than five million residents. With more than half of all daily trips made on foot, and an additional 31% of residents walking at the start and end of their... The post A More Walkable, Cyclable, and Accessible Future for Addis Ababa first appeared on Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Nagpur is one of the fastest-growing urban centers in central India. With a population of nearly 2.9 million and rising, the city is facing challenges with the rapid expansion of its road network and increases in vehicle ownership. At the same time, Nagpur has positioned itself as an early adopter of sustainable mobility infrastructure, including... The post This City in India Offers Crucial Lessons for Safe, Accessible Streets first appeared on Institute for Transportation and Development Po...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
12 September 2025 – More old + new, here in Toronto. The joy of time with old friends and familiar places, but also the joy of discovery. For example, Biidaasige Park — some 40 hectares once complete, down at the mouth of the Don River and part of an even larger overall program to re-gentle, […]| WALKING WOMAN
Somewhere north of Gillam, the sun not yet visible, but the horizon glowing… and, an hour and a half later, the first glimpse of Churchill, its massive port structure. We arrive. We scatter, each to our own priorities. Mine will take me pretty directly from the train station (the dark oblong near the top of […]| WALKING WOMAN
1 September – I’ll be one day and a bit, in Winnipeg. On the land, and on the water too. The theme of land and rivers, the two great pathways of our country, keeps gaining strength. Not because I intellectually seek it out. Because it is imposing itself on me. A tear-off map at my […]| WALKING WOMAN
I must have been mad driving north on a hot and sunny August bank holiday Monday when the world and his wife were out but the weather was just too good to miss. However by using the ‘A’ roads I managed to avoid all the nose-to-tail traffic on the motorway although it did take a … Continue reading Lancaster Canal – Farleton to Crooklands| Life In The Mouse House
Let’s go on an exciting expedition to Chile, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the frozen continent of Antarctica! Make sure to pack your thermals, you’re going to need them. Antarctic Expedition Day 17 ~ Port Lockroy, Antarctica We didn’t know it then, but our landing on the afternoon of Day 17 was to be […]| The Eternal Traveller
Corporations and policymakers aren't just promoting car dependency — they're actively making it harder to walk, bike, and move in our communities. So why is it so hard to name their enemies?| usa.streetsblog.org
I never expected this level of comfort from a slip-in.| SheKnows
The spring 2024 season of We Walk PHL is here, and we are thrilled to offer 20 places to take a walk in the park.| Fairmount Park Conservancy
My wife is a better person than I am. An overall better human being. I know this because about a month ago, we were wrapping up a family walk on Christmas Eve| Jeffrey Pillow
Editor’s Note: This is the third in an ongoing series of articles touching on aspects of the City of Minneapolis’ planned reconstruction of 35th and 36th streets in South Minneapolis. We encourage residents and users of these streets to weigh in with city officials. When it comes to streets, the devil’s always in the details. As the City of Minneapolis plans its full reconstruction of 35th and 36th streets, one of the more under-the-radar policy considerations bearing on the project i...| Streets.mn
The Three Musketeers Finally, after a myriad of funky weather events in June and July, Monday, July 21st was the perfect day for a woodsy walk and I hoped to fill my photo card with a few Osprey of…| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
Yesterday, the time had finally come for the final stage of our adventure. Our Walking the Wall for Daina challenge was almost complete. We wanted to complete it before the kids return to school in September, and also before my younger son turns eight on Sunday! A long way to get started The main difficulty... Continue Reading →| Experiments in Fiction
Another glorious day mid August and I was back on the Lancaster canal, this time to pick up where I left off in Ocober 2023 on the Northern Reaches west of the M6 motorway. A small tree-shaded lay-by just outside Holme village was a convenient place to leave the van and my walk started from … Continue reading Lancaster canal – beyond Holme| Life In The Mouse House
Let’s go on an exciting expedition to Chile, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the frozen continent of Antarctica! Make sure to pack your thermals, you’re going to need them. Ant…| The Eternal Traveller
During a recent run along St. Paul’s Mississippi River Boulevard by the Lake Street Bridge, as I savored the blue sky, fresh breeze, chirping birds and lush green foliage, my eye caught a bright flash in the undergrowth. Running toward its source and peering into the shadows, I identified the culprit: a shiny silver snack wrapper, reflecting sunlight. Bend — reach, grab — stow, and I was back on my way in seconds, having once again practiced plogging! Shiny objects stand out amid greene...| Streets.mn
Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
With only two stages remaining in our Walking the Wall for Daina challenge, it was high time to board a train and head for Carlisle to continue the walk. Yesterday saw me return to my native town, …| Experiments in Fiction
Let’s go on an exciting expedition to Chile, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the frozen continent of Antarctica! Make sure to pack your thermals, you’re going to need them. In July I’m joining Becky’s Square Photo Challenge, featuring the colour red. Every day on this expedition was a red letter day and many of […]| The Eternal Traveller
It sits on the edge of the Northumbrian coast, an intermittent island joined twice a day to the mainland by the tides, before retreating into isolation once more. It lies low, save for a plug of ro…| Luke McKernan
Free ideas for families to get active over the school holidays. Take on challenges, & discover parts of Swindon you never knew!| Swindon Travel Choices
Can you lose a significant amount of weight just by walking every day? Yes, absolutely! Not only does walking burn fat, help lower blood pressure, and improve cholesterol levels, but it also does wonders for your mental state as well. “You need to make it part of your routine,” exercise physiologist Katie Lawton, MEd. tells Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials. “This is about adjusting your lifestyle for your health.” TikTok influencer Alex ( @alex.fitt) lost 40 pounds just by walking...| Body Network
Do you want to accelerate your weight loss? Go on a hot girl walk. Joy Maria (@therealjoyymaria/video) is a weight loss influencer and mother who lost 70 pounds in less than 11 months. One of her secret weight loss weapons? “Hot girl walks,” she reveals in a video. “Walking is a thousand percent, the most underrated way to lose weight,” she adds, “and one of my favorite things to do is walk.” Here is everything you need to know about how she lost weight, including some great walki...| Body Network
You don’t need to spend a lot of money on a fancy gym membership or a personal trainer if you want to get into shape and lose weight. According to one weight loss warrior, all you really need is a pair of good walking shoes. Carlo, a home assistant expert and social media influencer, lost a whopping 50 pounds in 8 months with the help of daily walks. In a viral video, he explains exactly how he did it. “I lost around 50 pounds basically walking an hour every day. I decided to make a video...| Body Network
# Over 1,500 people have been seriously injured or killed in crashes along Rainier Avenue S in the last decade. The upgraded transportation levy approved by voters last fall represents an opportunity to truly transform the street... if city leaders grab it.| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
All summer, I’ve been chipping away at my next book, which is a practical exploration of a single pregnant verse of Scripture: Micah 6:8. He has told you, O mortal, what is good;and what does the LORD require of youbut to do justice, and to love kindness,and to walk humbly with your God? After mulling … Continue reading You can’t think your way out→| joshuamcnall.com
When developing software, I spend most of the time thinking & talking about the problems to solve: the what, the why and the how. The thinking-part works best for me when I'm actually away from the desktop, such as walking outdoors or even when grabbing a cup of coffee & a banana by the office kitchen. 🍌| Agile & Coding
21 July 2025 – Busy morning, the day is clipping along, but surely there’s time for a short afternoon walk? I think False Creek (yet again), and then try to freshen the idea with a new …| WALKING WOMAN
Another hot and sunny day in mid June saw me back at Preston’s Haslam Park, this time to walk from there to the beginning of the Lancaster Canal at Ashton Basin. At one time the canal ran alm…| Life In The Mouse House
A few historic buildings in Yorkville, Toronto.… Continue reading →| Natalie the Explorer
# The City of Seattle quietly dropped speed cushions and other traffic safety treatments from long-made plans after months of radio silence. The backpedal received swift pushback from some District 2 city council candidates.| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
Since 2018 I have participated in the annual Happy Soles 5K to raise money for Fish & Loaves, a local food pantry. In 2018 and 2019 I walked the 5K on-site, but since then, due to COVID, …| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
Let’s go on an exciting expedition to Chile, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the frozen continent of Antarctica! Make sure to pack your thermals, you’re going to need them. In …| The Eternal Traveller
Let’s go on an exciting expedition to Chile, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the frozen continent of Antarctica! Make sure to pack your thermals, you’re going to need them. Ant…| The Eternal Traveller
I’ll never forget the first time I laced up my new walking shoes, excited to kickstart a daily walking routine, only to limp home an hour later with painful blisters screaming at me from my heels. It was discouraging—my enthusiasm for a healthy habit crushed by sore, raw feet that made every step a chore. ... Read more The post 7 Ways to Prevent Blisters on Your Feet from Walking appeared first on Endurancely.| Endurancely
As people age, various health problems may arise. One of the most common is called varicose veins. If you suffer from varicose veins, there is a good chance that you are avoiding exercise. For those who might not know, varicose veins are knotted, enlarged veins that usually appear on the lower part of the body. ... Read more The post Is Walking Good for Varicose Veins? appeared first on Endurancely.| Endurancely
Let’s go on an exciting expedition to Chile, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the frozen continent of Antarctica! Make sure to pack your thermals, you’re going to need them. Ant…| The Eternal Traveller
Mississauga City Centre has many good places to walk to, but still has too many trappings of a suburban speedway| Sean Marshall
Engineers don’t talk about their projects enough and so in the first of an irregular series of posts, we want to bring you some little stories about what we have been working on. OK, it’s a bit about promoting our offer, but hopefully we can inspire you along the way too. The problem with old…Read more Bridging The Future| City Infinity
The use of toucan crossings has been a standard feature in the provision of shared-use paths for many years in the UK. While shared-use layouts can be perfectly reasonable in the right context, the use of toucan crossings can be problematic to users of large, non-standard, and adapted cycles; and are especially problematic for those…Read more Better Toucan Crossings| City Infinity
Glencolmcille is an area of outstanding beauty and a sheer pleasure for walkers. There is added interest in walking here because of the standing stones, souterrains and other megalithic remains that are passed along the route. Pilgrimage The place and the pilgrimage are both named for St. Colm Cille, a sixth-century missionary who founded a monastic centre here. He is said to have made the same journey in prayer and fasting, and while there have been some interruptions when religious practice...| Dochara
To mark the significant recent victory of the land access movement in England, we bring you Robert Sherman's piece on the right to sleep beneath the stars on Dartmoor The post Where Does the Night Start? appeared first on Dark Mountain.| Dark Mountain
For many people, the food-induced stupor that often follows a big meal is a good excuse for a nap. But for some, a brief walk shortly after eating is a quick way to burn some calories and aid digestion.| Well
Walking towards the CBC Broadcasting Centre at 6:00 am Yesterday, on Wednesday, May 7, I had the privilege of appearing on the long-running CBC Radio program Metro Morning. Though I have been inter…| Sean Marshall
If you're wondering how far can a person walk in a day, the answer is that it really depends on the person. Suprisingly...| Endurancely
Sunday afternoon. Sunny, warm, breezy. Just the time for a bike ride (‘im Indoors) or a solo walk (me). Marfield Wetlands suited us both as a starting point, though we went our separate ways …| From Pyrenees to Pennines
# New legislation in Olympia could help us rethink and reclaim the street as a true public easement. If passed and its provisions delivered, we can look forward to streets that are not only more welcoming of public life, but a lot less deadly to all users.| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
Discover how tactical urbanism through the SPARK project promotes active mobility and climate-friendly spaces in Quezon and Pasig Cities.| ICLEI Sustainable Mobility
The best walking apps are hugely beneficial if you want to get serious about your walking activities. More importantly...| Endurancely
Toronto can, and should, do better than the ugly and intrusive new barriers that are being installed around Union Station.| Sean Marshall
Children at twenty-two schools across the county are now benefiting from safer journeys to and from school, following a £3m investment to improve road safety and encourage more walking, cycling and…| Surrey News
Walk your way to increased health and fitness. Discover the benefits of walking with tips for making a long-term lifestyle change.| Endurancely
The Abel Tasman Inland Track often goes unobserved and is definitely the trail less travelled but well worth pursuing!| Abel Tasman
Enjoy Abel Tasman Coast Track Walking Guide. This guide provides walk times and distance for most of the Abel Tasman bays.| Abel Tasman
In this post, we have listed the most impressive walking team names ever for you to use if you want to participate in a walking challenge.| Endurancely
# The 2025 delivery plan for the first year of the Seattle Transportation Levy spells out a broad array of projects that will enter the pipeline this year.| The Urbanist - Examining urban policy to improve cities and quality of life.
Previously: 40 Years in Beer (Book II), Part 64: The 2,301 day McOldenberg Brewmall 1990s vigil. Faithful “40 Years” readers will recall my first-ever visit to Bamberg, Germany in 1991 alongside [...]| Roger Baylor
Here's what to expect on the captivating hiking trail from Bari to Matera along the Via Peuceta, including practical tips.| My Italian Diaries
Something lovely for the holiday season.| Natalie the Explorer
Not a terrible wine by any means. I'm not sure it tastes of much, though, other than an overly dry white wine. 'Sharp' will be an adjective that I shall overuse on this page. It is not as dry as the Quince I made about a decade ago, but it is approaching that. Claire suggested adding a sugar syrup and that worked, though did not make the wine any more interesting.| Ben's Adventures in Wine Making
Blackberry Wine feels like a proper Sunday night bottle. One that you can relax into like a favourite sofa. It had been a gentle weekend full of entirely pleasurable nothing much. On Sunday that involved walking the suburbs of North Leeds in search of elderberries and making both bread and a ginger & marmalade cake (note to self: the marmalade was a flavour too far). Then in the evening we had a Padian chicken curry, drank this wine and watched The Crown. The curry involved me sucking on a ch...| Ben's Adventures in Wine Making
Finding quality time to connect with your children can feel challenging in today’s fast-paced world. But there are simple and meaningful ways to nurture these connections, and one is as easy as heading outside for a walk or bike ride together. The post 3 Ways Walking and Biking Together Improves Your Relationship with Your Child appeared first on Safe Routes Utah.| Safe Routes Utah
I went hiking in Kenya's Loita Hills on a walking safari with Maasai Trails. Here's everything you need to know about what it was like and how to book.| Passport & Pixels
I promised you ham last week, and even cakes, if you hang around long enough. But first, it’s time to get walking. I should introduce you to my companions. We’re a pretty mixed bunch, b…| Still Restlessjo
# Passage of Seattle's transportation levy was all but assured Tuesday night, after initial returns showed two-thirds of voters in support.| The Urbanist - Examining urban policy to improve cities and quality of life.
The post Measuring Active Mobility: How to fill the gaps in data and quality assessments? appeared first on ICLEI Sustainable Mobility.| ICLEI Sustainable Mobility
Walking is one of the simplest, most accessible types of exercise. Learn how to walk for exercise and get the most benefits.| Actionable Wellness
Celebrating a friend’s milestone birthday on a cruise along Australia’s east coast, from Brisbane to Tasmania and back again. January/February 2024 Day Seven – Hobart As just one …| The Eternal Traveller
If you've spotted the hashtag #goruck, you may be curious about just what rucking is. We'll explain how it's done and how it can transform your body.| Health Digest
This post is yet another weight progress report, continuing the previous one, part of a long series since I started in January 2015. I’ve cycled about 1455 miles in 2023 (4 miles a day), …| Gas station without pumps
I investigate the origin of a retired New York City Cow Parade statute seen in a front yard in Manhattan in May 2024.| The New Leaf Journal
4 July 2024 – I am again approaching False Creek. Again. Yet again. For the umpty-third time. Even so, I expect not to be bored. I am reassured by the wisdom of Heraclitus and, some 700 or so…| WALKING WOMAN
Looking for things to do in Huesca in northern Spain? Discover dramatic landscapes, adrenaline activities and historic castles in my inspirational blog post.| Passport & Pixels
The 23rd International Walk21 Conference on Walking and Liveable Communities is coming and we have some updates for your participation. The post All you need to know to join us in Walk21 Kigali appeared first on Walk21.| Walk21
A bit of evening writing, of the scattershot sort: poetry, meta-writing, an answer to an email, a few thoughts on learning.| v4.chriskrycho.com
Roughly every Tuesday after working with a trash pickup group in West Denver, I bike to the Taco Bell located on the 16th Street Mall. It's a rarity among Taco Bells in the metro area. While the rest of the Taco Bells that comprise Denver proper have some sort of drive thru, it| DenverUrbanism Blog
Some photos from the last few weeks. Train window views of flooded fields and half-submerged trees. The river Ouse was very high. Walking around a city. Blue skies and low sun. But not quite used to the hustle and bustle. Rural weekend walks, noticing the snowdrops and beginnings of crocuses popping up in sunny patches. […]| HOUSE PLANT HOUSE
Moel Gyw Walk – A circular walk with free parking at Llanarmon-yn-Ial| NEARLY UPHILL - GREAT WALKS IN NORTH WALES & MORE!
The post Quezon City and Pasig, PH launch new active mobility efforts for more walkable & cyclable communities appeared first on ICLEI Sustainable Mobility.| ICLEI Sustainable Mobility
Wondering when is the best time to visit Cyprus? Here's why you should give summer a swerve and head to Cyprus in spring instead.| Passport & Pixels
Happy new year, though a bit late! I posted a photo on my personal Instagram account and got surprised by the response. It inspired me to post about my weightloss testimonial and how I got to a healthier, better me in 2022. I took this photo just a few days ago then I gace a weightloss testimonial on my Instagram feed. What people noticed the most was my abs. I did not even realize they were getting as defined as they are today. This journey started in January 2021, after I decided to wean my...| My Burnt Orange
Looking back at my various pre-Christmas jaunts, I was unable to be decisive, and that must surely call for another medley. I’ll start with a lovely walk we did, based around the village of S…| Still Restlessjo
I’ve actually been back in the Algarve now for more than 2 weeks, but as I’ve scarcely been over the doorstep, there’s not really a lot to share. Among the things I’ve misse…| Still Restlessjo
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In June 2023 we travelled through Canada and Alaska on a month long adventure. Come along with me on a driving tour through the Canadian Rockies, a cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage and …| The Eternal Traveller
Note: This is the second article in a series which aims to describe the 230-year evolution of the Castle Frank area. The first part is available here. “The Sugar Loaf hill stands alone in the Don Valley. It is still covered with woods that join with those of Castle Frank, a quarter of a mile … Continue reading The Evolution of Castle Frank Hill, Toronto→| Scenes From Toronto
Walking has some amazing benefits, and it's great for all, but especially for moms! Read on to find out why moms should take a walk!| Exploring Domesticity
Planning an Abel Tasman day trip? The Bark Bay to Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Track is one of the most popular day walks in the Park.| Abel Tasman
What are the best shoes for Disney vacations? Whether visiting Disneyland or Disney World, keep your feet happy with these top shoe picks!| This Crazy Adventure Called Life
Today’s plan was to explore the northern part of Gunbower Island, immediately to the south of the small town of Koondrook, via a couple of walks and then have a look around the border towns o…| The Rambling Wombat
Georgia is a wonderful country for hiking. There are endless possibilities and trails are uncrowded. Learn how to do the Kazbegi-Gergeti Glacier Day Hike.| Nomad Flag