Traveling Ted is a blog that takes readers along on my adventures hiking, canoeing, skiing, and international backpacking. Many blogs focus on one aspect of backpacking, but I tackle both the outdoor adventure side and international exploration as well.
For the second year in a row, I attended a college reunion in East Tennessee. The reunion revolved around rainbow trout fishing along the South Holston River. Last year we stayed at a friend’s cabin overlooking South Holston Lake, but this year we decided to gather at a cabin on Boone Lake in Bluff City, […]
As an outdoor adventure travel blogger, most of my time spent in the summer camping outdoors. I usually reserve hotels for the winter; however, after a couple of days or a week in the wilderness, it is great to enjoy the luxury of a nice hotel on the way back home. Radisson Toronto has several […]
It had been over two decades since I last paddled the Sugar River. After meeting Kelly from Sugar River Outfitters at Canoecopia this past year, I was determined to end this streak. I could not have picked a more perfect weekend for paddling. The forecast called for a low 70 degree weather and sunny weekend. […]
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Are you looking to stay at a plush eco-lodge with an infinity pool, air-conditioning, and a gourmet restaurant at the edge of a beautiful rainforest? If you are, then Osa Rainforest Rentals is not for you; however, if you are looking to be in the thick of adventure in a comfortable and charming house in an […]
I have visited Costa Rica three times. The first two times I stayed at Alajuela Backpackers upon arrival. They are located five minutes from the airport. I highly recommend this place, but not everyone enjoys the hostel experience. Cariari Bed & Breakfast provides a more personal touch and service. Travelers who shy away from hostels […]
For my third trip to Costa Rica, the first stop was Tortuguero National Park. From my research it seemed you could either come to the village and set up your own itinerary or you could do an all inclusive with one of the several eco-lodges. I chose the latter and set up a trip with […]
Whenever you go on a significant outdoor adventure, it is nice to have a temporary home just outside the destination. You can stay here before entering, after departing, or just use as a base while enjoying a multiple day trip. When I visited the Outaouais Region of Quebec for the Canada Ski Marathon, my first stop was the […]
Still exhausted after participating in the Canada Ski Marathon, I limped into the Chateau Fairmont Montebello in a steady blizzard. In the past two days a foot of fresh snow had fallen in the Outaouais region of Quebec. As soon as I pulled into their road and under the welcome sign, I immediately felt intrigued by this […]
Last weekend at this very moment, I was participating in the Canada Ski Marathon, and of course I had my GoPro filming furiously. At least this was the case in the beginning. Filming in sustained cold weather can be a challenge. The camera fogged up after awhile, and then eventually froze to where I could not […]
