Author: Teryn Warnke

  • My Book

    My Book

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    I’ve long been told that I should write a book about my travels. And truth be told, I’ve always thought it would be pretty cool. As a kid I used to make up little books (in fact, I recall one about the adventures of a parrot and dog that had world-class artwork in it), but…

  • Mountains in Mexico

    Mountains in Mexico

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    It was October, and the perfect time for a vacation. I had 3 weeks off work and a week of solo time arranged. I’d been humming and hawing about where to go with only a week at my disposal. Due to timing, crossing the pond was out of the question. And it seemed South America…

  • Parenting in the Dominican

    Parenting in the Dominican

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    5:30am wake up call. I get up, shower, do my hair and make-up, pack all my last minute items, then load up the car. It was a late night and I didn’t want M to be a nightmare this morning, so I was trying to let her sleep as long as possible. Today was my…

  • Turkish Delight

    Turkish Delight

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    Turkey is an absolutely amazing country. The people, the culture, the history, the food, the adventure… it’s high on my list of places I’d recommend people to visit. I mean, where else can you have breakfast in Asia and walk to your hammam appointment in Europe, just an hour later? The last time I was…

  • The Dead Sea that broke my back

    The Dead Sea that broke my back

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    The Dead Sea has always had such a mystery about it. With rumours of its healing ability, its rich history, and, because of it’s location of being wedged between Israel, Jordan, and the West Bank, the fact that it’s heavily protected, it’s no wonder. People from all over the world flock here, whether it be…

  • A Magic Carpet Ride

    A Magic Carpet Ride

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    Petra is located about 1.5 hours north of Wadi Rum, along the Kings Highway and the Desert Highway. The red sands of the desert have now been replaced with a barren moon-like terrain of rolling hills and mountains. Tourist-focused shops along the way all boast signs claiming to have the “best view in the world”,…

  • Make sure you drink the tap water

    Make sure you drink the tap water

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    I’m currently sitting in a brown plastic chair, nestled firmly in the red sand of Wadi Rum. The late afternoon sun in beating down on me, the heat of which competes with the cool desert breeze. All around me stands red sandstone mountains, each beckoning to either be climbed or photographed from a far. Small…

  • The Last 48

    The Last 48

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    In 12 hours time I’ll be setting off on my first trip abroad since covid hit the world. I’m beyond excited to be traveling again. Travel is a huge part of my life, and not having been able to get out of the country and explore the world has felt like a part of me…

  • Nights in the ICU

    Nights in the ICU

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    Beeep. Beeep. Beeep. The alarm on the alaris pump is going off. Line occlusion. Bingg. Bingg. Bingg. The cardiac monitor is alarming. Low saturations. Bop. Bop. Bop. The ventilator is alarming. High circuit pressure. The doctor is bellowing out orders: “I want an x-ray, art line, and central line. And add in covid serology, ICU…

  • Ultras for days

    Ultras for days

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    My 2021 Death Race pack list had a few modifications this year. Instead of gels, clif bars, and compression socks, I had diapers, bum butter, and the chariot toping my list. In years past, back when I was in shape, I would be gearing up for this gruelling August long weekend run as well. Armed…