@kmo-onthegogo
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Kara posted an update 7 years, 11 months ago
In just under two weeks I depart for my year long travel adventure! First stop, KL, Malaysia!
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Kara posted an update 8 years, 2 months ago
I most recently returned from a trip to Tanzania and am happy to say I successfully summited Mt. Kilimanjaro! If anyone is thinking of a Kili trip, I HIGHLY recommend going with G-Adventures. They seamlessly accommodated my vegan diet. I was so impressed with the chef on the trip, who hauled food for seven all the way up the mountain and cooked…[Read more]
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What a great accomplishment! I have only summited mountains here in Colorado, but summiting mountains around the world is in the plans. Love the pic, you look so happy 🙂
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This was my first major summit! Before that my highest climb was Wheeler Peak in New Mexico! Would love to hear more about where you plan to climb.
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That’s incredible, Kara! Did you do any kind of training to prepare yourself for the climb? I have a friend who was preparing for this same trek, I believe, but she unfortunately ended up not being able to follow through this year. Maybe she’ll try again in the future!
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Thanks! I did a few hikes up to 13,000 feet (Kili is just over 19.000) and I am a long-distance runner, so used that mostly as my training. I live in NYC though, so there was no good way to prepare for the altitude! I did take medication to prevent altitude sickness and was fortunate that I did not suffer from the altitude as much as others. I…[Read more]
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Wow! How cool was that? We would love to see more of your photos from Kilimanjaro.
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My background photo in my profile is from the summit of Kili as well! I have lots of pictures. Where would you like me to share?
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Amazing background photo!!! You would be welcome to share other photos from your adventure on this page. Or if you are interested in blogging on our site, we would all love to see more of your photos and learn more about your travel adventures. Here’s the link on how to get started: https://www.vegantravel.com/vegan-travel-bloggers/
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Kara posted an update in the group Introductions 8 years, 2 months ago
Hi there! I currently live in NYC (a vegan Mecca!) and have been vegan since 2008. I will be spending all of 2017 traveling and working with a program called Remote Year. I will live in 12 different cities in 10 different countries over the coarse of the year while trying to get my Wellness Coaching business up and running, connecting with vegan…[Read more]
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Have a great time, Kara!! And keep us posted on your travel updates. Can’t wait to see where you go. 🙂
Thanks! And I will definitely be writing about it!