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.

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Posted on February 25, 2026

In Adventure travel, Europe

Ten hour layover in Copenhagen, Denmark

After an overnight flight on SAS Airlines from Chicago to Copenhagen, Denmark, it was time to check out the city. My final destination was the…

Posted on February 24, 2026

In Adventure travel

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling During the Winter Months

The body makes foolish blunders during winter travel. Airplanes dry sinuses. Heating hotel rooms makes them deserts. Sleep sulks in crowded terminals as viruses spread…

Posted on February 7, 2026

In Adventure travel, Europe, hiking

Bogged down in Lahemaa National Park Viru Bog

Over Thanksgiving break, my most thankful memory was my visit to Estonia and Latvia. I rented a car at the Tallinn airport and drove into…

Posted on January 27, 2026

In Adventure travel

Bushcraft for the Backpacker: 5 Tasks Only a Quality Fixed Blade Can Handle

Three miles from the trailhead, a folding knife snaps during a critical task. This teaches a hard lesson about tool reliability. A fixed blade separates…