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Prince William Sound: Seven Rainy Days of Kayaking, Camping, and Adventure
Alaska, Round Two: Back for More Adventure! It had been twenty-two years since our first adventure in Glacier Bay, Alaska, when the...

Ruth Bergman
Jan 21, 20256 min read


Prepping for the Ice: Must-Have Gear for an Antarctica Expedition
Gear Up: This Expedition’s Checklist is Next-Level! Over a year ago, I signed up for a sailing expedition to Antarctica aboard the...

Ruth Bergman
Jan 20, 20254 min read


Exploring Tuscany on Two Wheels: A 6-Day Bike Tour Challenge
Intoduction "We're biking in Tuscany," Oren said to me in October 2019 as we pulled away from Pienza on the first day of our biking adventure. If you're a biking aficionado and follow pro bike tours, you may share this sentiment. I have always enjoyed biking much more than watching others bike. However, I could certainly get excited about being in Tuscany, which is renowned for its great food, exquisite wine, and some of the most picturesque scenery on the planet. Biking offe

Ruth Bergman
Jan 19, 20257 min read


Laugavegur Trail: If you only do one multi-day trek in your life
Laugavegur: A Trail Through Iceland’s Steaming Heart Laugavegur is a four-day trek from Landmanalaugar, in the highlands of Iceland,...

Ruth Bergman
Jan 15, 20255 min read


Exploring the Mysteries of the Dead Sea: A Kayak Adventure
Kayak in the Dead Sea: is that a thing? At home in Caesarea, Israel, we paddle with a kayak club called Optimist Kayak. Most years, if...

Ruth Bergman
Jan 14, 20254 min read


Sunrise: Why It's Worth Waking Up For
No matter where you are in the world, rise early to see the sunrise! I can't overstate the rewarding views and photographs you can...

Ruth Bergman
Jan 13, 20253 min read


Exploring the California Riding and Hiking Trail: A Tranquil Escape in Southern California
Into the Backcountry: Discovering Joshua Tree’s Lesser-Known Trails I lived in Southern California for ten years but hadn't visited...

Ruth Bergman
Jan 10, 20256 min read


The Long Way Around— a living record of the journeys that keep calling
A living record of the journeys that keep calling — from high alpine trails and wild coastlines to long roads and open water. These are the paths I’ve followed so far, the ones I’m planning next, and the distant horizons still shaping how I imagine the world.

Ruth Bergman
Jan 9, 20254 min read


Meet Ruth: The AI PhD, Photography Enthusiast, and Active Adventurer
Hi, I’m Ruth — an AI researcher, photographer, and lover of the outdoors. I combine curiosity for technology with a passion for capturing and exploring the world.

Ruth Bergman
Jan 9, 20253 min read


Unleashing my Adventurous Spirit: Kayaking in Glacier Bay Alaska
A Transformative Adventure Awaits Sometimes we need a little push to step outside our comfort zones. For me, that nudge came from my...

Ruth Bergman
Jan 9, 20253 min read
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