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Slow Travel – What I’ve Learned After 82 Days Traveling In Europe
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Slow Travel – What I’ve Learned After 82 Days Traveling In Europe

January 13, 2023October 19, 2024

I’m evolving as a traveler.  My 7-10 day whirlwind trips of the past have been replaced by more enriching journeys of a month or more.  So-called slow travel. During 2022, we took three different month-long trips to…

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My Favorite Food and Travel of 2022
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My Favorite Food and Travel of 2022

December 28, 2022January 13, 2023

2022 was the greatest year of travel I’ve ever had.  My retirement late last year allowed me the opportunity to pursue my lifelong passion for travel in a way that I’ve never been able to.  Slower…

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12 Favorite Travel Photos and the Stories Behind Them
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12 Favorite Travel Photos and the Stories Behind Them

August 6, 2022August 6, 2022

One of the reasons I started blogging is for the opportunity it gives me to share my travel photos. Whenever I travel, taking that “perfect shot” has always been a focus for me. But few people…

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My Favorite Food And Travel of 2021
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My Favorite Food And Travel of 2021

December 26, 2021December 17, 2022

It’s that time of year again. Time to reflect on the past year, while looking forward to what comes next. 2021 didn’t bring as much travel as I hoped. The pandemic rages on and now Omicron…

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4 Great National Park Scenic Drives
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4 Great National Park Scenic Drives

November 30, 2021December 7, 2021

National Parks are often so-designated because of the high concentration of natural beauty within.   And one of the best ways to appreciate the beauty of each National Park is to take advantage of its designated…

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Snow covers the North Rim Grand Canyon
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A Visit to the North Rim Grand Canyon – Unexpected Snow and Improvisation

October 17, 2021February 22, 2022

I’d only been to the Grand Canyon once.  I was 18.  Me and a friend took a road trip from our home in Northern Utah to Phoenix. On the first night of our trip, we pitched…

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The Thorough Tripper

Welcome! My name is Steven Jepson - a retired physician and slow traveler from Salt Lake City Utah. On this blog, I write about my own personal style of Thorough Practical Experiential travel. You'll also find that I love seeking out great food. Plus, I'm all about trying to find that perfect photo. If you want to learn more about me, then be sure to check out my About Page.

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