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Ruth Marr - The Thoughtful Rower

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Snapshots of Morocco

Vignettes from a four week trip in Morocco. Not a lot of rowing, but a whole lot of discoveries.

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AI for Travel Planning. Or not.

AI for trip planning is a useful tool. But it has limitations and poses many questions. There are other ways to plan travel too.

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Canaletto’s Thames Painting Trip

Mistaken for Venice, Canaletto’s Thames painting leads to trips in Nova Scotia and London and imagined journeys of connection and coincidence.

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Safe at CRU and in Rowing

As one of only two LGBTQ+ inclusive clubs in the United States, Chicago Rowing Union knows a lot about safe rowing, creating a club culture where everyone is welcomed.

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Am I Really Considering Nostalgia Travel?

A return to Nova Scotia prompts a walk down memory lane and an exploration of nostalgia travel.

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Rowing for Water

Rowing the Zambezi, turning whiskey into water and rowing across an ocean are some of the ways that rowers are responding to water issues.

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