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 October 19, 2015

In Adventure travel, Gear review

Gobi Gear Hoboroll gear review

When you travel as much as I do, for a travel item to be a staple in the backpack, it must have multiple purposes. This…

Posted on October 18, 2015

In Adventure travel, Canoeing, United States

Little Calumet River group canoeing GoPro selfie

I had the pleasure to guide the Chicago chapter of the Outdoor Afro club. A group that inspires and connects African-Americans from Chicago to nature.…

Posted on October 16, 2015

In Adventure travel, Canoeing, United States

Chicago River GoPro time lapse videos

This is the year I really discovered the Chicago River. I have canoed stretches south and north of the city and done architectural tours downtown,…

Posted on October 7, 2015

In Adventure travel, backpacking, Gear review, hiking

Stanley trailgating after outdoor adventure

No matter how much you love the outdoors, if you are a serious outdoor backpacker, one of the best feelings is finishing a grueling hike…

Posted on October 6, 2015

In Adventure travel, Europe, historical travel

Discover Picardy, France’s best kept secret

There are so many destinations in France that world renowned for amazing history, scenery, food, art, and architecture. Paris of course leads the way, but…

Posted on October 5, 2015

In Adventure travel, Road trip, United States

A GoPro video time lapse journey down the Enchanted Highway

How does one keep a small town in rural North Dakota alive when it is 30 miles off of I-94, the state’s main artery? You…