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How a Canadian Migratory Bird Inspired My New Lifestyle

25 January 202614 May 2025 by Jef van de Graaf™
My New Lifestyle Inspired by a Canadian Migratory Bird

The red-winged blackbird is a Canadian migratory bird that heads south every winter and returns north every spring—just like me.

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A Solo Travel Lesson: Alone with My Bike in New Brunswick

1 February 20266 April 2025 by Jef van de Graaf™
A Solo Travel Lesson: Alone with My Bike in New Brunswick

What does solo travel really teach you—when no one’s watching, and you’re alone with nothing but your thoughts, a heavy pack, and a destination that feels so far away?

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Understanding the Ego ft. Morning Wisdom with Jimmy

25 January 20262 July 2021 by Jef van de Graaf™

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Hanoi Nightlife: A Quick Guide to Having a Good Time in Hanoi, Vietnam

25 January 202628 January 2021 by Jef van de Graaf™
Hanoi Nightlife

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What’s the Best Cafe in Hanoi?

25 January 202625 January 2021 by Jef van de Graaf™
Best Cafe in Hanoi

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Climbing Mt Hua Shan 华山 in Winter

25 January 202616 January 2021 by Jef van de Graaf™

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