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ChillTravelers Transforms Santa Fe Skies

Desert Harmonics: How ChillTravelers Transforms Santa Fe’s 400-Year Cultural Symphony into Modern Sonic Landscapes Santa Fe pulses with a rhythm as ancient as the Sangre de Cristo Mountains yet as contemporary as tomorrow’s sunrise. In the high desert of New Mexico, where adobe walls echo centuries of cultural convergence, a unique musical alchemy transforms the city’s rich heritage into contemporary soundscapes. At the heart of [–Read More]

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Chilltravelers Published on Apple Music, Spotify and 150+ Music Sites

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I have been involved in the music scene for a long time. I started with a Gibson 335 and graduated to a Fender Stratocaster 65. My problem with bands and music was that I abhorded playing the same music over and over the same way. Worse, I was a blues stringer in a rock & roll world. Just a mess. Fast forward a few decades, [–Read More]

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Everywhere Has Soul In A Lo-Fi Sort of Way

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Everywhere Has Soul The Soul of a Place: How Immersing Yourself in Local Culture Through Travel Enriches Your Life Travel is not just about checking places off your list and taking your “I was here” photo. For the past 20+ years, I’ve learned that travel is a powerful teacher that can inspire personal growth, creativity, and a deep appreciation for the diversity of our world. [–Read More]

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The Rise of Lo-Fi Chill – Chill Travelers Lo-Fi Album

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The Rise of Lo-Fi Chill: From Bedroom Beats to Global Phenomenon Lo-Fi Chill, a genre that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide, has an intriguing history that spans decades. This laid-back, atmospheric style of music has become a staple for study sessions, relaxation, and background ambiance. Origins in the Underground The roots of Lo-Fi Chill can be traced back to the underground hip-hop scene [–Read More]

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Defining Moments 30 Years Later

Bob Root

When Bob Met Wendy: A Pecos River Love Story Plus A Life Lesson To Go First Defining Moments: On November 4, thirty years ago, Bob and Wendy crossed paths during a life-changing team-building exercise at the renowned Pecos River Learning Center outside of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Bob was a high-powered Silicon Valley CEO, and Wendy was a VP with one of the most renowned [–Read More]

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The Paradox of Pointlessness

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The Paradox of Pointlessness: Embracing the Void of Non-Opinion In a world teeming with perspectives, ideologies, and convictions, there lies an unexplored path to enlightenment: the deliberate abandonment of opinion itself. This philosophical stance, rooted in the concept of non-attachment, suggests that true enlightenment may be found not in the accumulation of viewpoints but in their complete dissolution. The Illusion of Perspective Our opinions and [–Read More]

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Why 6 Million Air Miles Left Me Craving the Simple Life

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From Jet-Setter to Choosy Traveler: Why 6 Million Air Miles Left Me Craving the Simple Life After traversing the globe and accumulating over 6 million air miles (3 million on American Airlines alone), I’ve realized the allure of exotic resorts and all-inclusive hotels has lost its shine. My twenties and thirties were filled with adventures to far-flung destinations, but now, in a twist that would [–Read More]

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My 6 Million Mile Odyssey

Bob Root

From Frequent Flyer to Sky-High Mileage Millionaire: My 6 Million Mile Odyssey When I recently tallied up my lifetime air miles across all airlines, the staggering total of over 6 million mile treks left me speechless. This astronomical figure includes more than 3 million miles on American Airlines alone. As friends inquired about my cumulative mileage, I realized this wasn’t just a number—it was a [–Read More]

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Embracing Local Life Transforms Your Worldview

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The Soul-Enriching Power of Cultural Immersion: How Embracing Local Life Transforms Your Worldview Immersing yourself in the local culture of the places you visit has the power to profoundly shape your perspective on life. By diving deep into the authentic heart of a place – its customs, traditions, food, art, and people -, you open yourself up to eye-opening experiences that challenge assumptions, inspire personal [–Read More]

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All Aboard

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All Aboard: Cheyenne’s Steam Train Revival Brings History to Life Cheyenne, Wyoming, often called the “Magic City of the Plains,” has a rich railroad heritage that continues to captivate train enthusiasts and history buffs alike. At the heart of this legacy lies the remarkable restoration efforts by Union Pacific (UP) of two iconic steam locomotives: the Living Legend No. 844 and the colossal Big Boy [–Read More]

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Red or Green: Not Red vs. Blue

Bob Root

Red or Green, Not Red vs. Blue: The Great Chile Debate Heats Up as Zozobra Burning Approaches We met 30 years ago at Larry Wilson’s Pecos River Ranch. The chance meeting, blossoming romance, and numerous trips make Santa Fe, NM, a warm spot in our hearts with years of fond memories and good friends nurtured over the years. Please keep in perspective that New Mexico [–Read More]

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Embracing Change: The Key to Our Personal Growth and Fulfillment

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We sold everything and moved to higher ground. Sold Florida because the waters were rising and the philosophical tide was falling. Oregon went by the crumbling cliffs of our ocean view. Road life became far too weird, so that was also sold and abandoned. Now we are far, far away from normality and have set sail on new adventures. Embracing Change: The Key to Personal [–Read More]

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The Great Outdoors Chill Travelers Lot for Sale (SOLD)

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SOLD! Chill Travelers East Coast Base for Sale – View of Nature & Rockets We have just listed our site in The Great Outdoors for sale. Our business expansion in the west has consumed us for the last few months and the foreseeable future. The reality for us is that we will be on the east coast sporadically only a few weeks a year. We [–Read More]

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Video Copilot – Get One Now!

Bob Root

This is a story of how my video copilot saved me a lot of grief and a $1000. The message is get one for yourself and use it. [–Read More]

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Vacation? Can We Actually Vacation?

Bob Root

We went on a 10 day Windstar vacation wondering if we could escaper the surly bonds of the internet and cell phones to emerge with the outline of a new book Really! After 15 years, we finally took a real vacation form people, phones and the internet. …and we actually survived! Read about our exploits. [–Read More]

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Sometimes You Have To Make Left Turns To Chill

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Making left turns is part of our everyday life. And yes, three lefts make a right and you see a whole lot more. Eyes up and when it is right, everything falls into place. Read about a decision to avoid I-75 and what turned out to be a stellar weekend with new friends added [–Read More]

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Defining Moments – Rockets, Carlos Santana and Self-Actualization

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Bob Root and Wendy Steele are Chill Travelers who chase defining moments in their nomadic lifestyle. This episode is about rockets, Carlos Santana and self-actualization. [–Read More]

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Our Santa Fe Connection

Bob Root

Twenty years ago today I met a woman that changed my life forever. [–Read More]

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20 Years of Defining Moments

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20 Years of Defining Moments: It is coming up on the 20th anniversary of when we met at a team building event near Santa Fe at Larry Wilson’s ranch on the Pecos River. A chance meeting that changed our lives. Read our book, it might just change yours into a hunting expeditions for Defining Moments. [–Read More]

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The Summer Tour Begins

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This has been a uniquely demanding and interesting beginning of our annual summer tour. The business is growing again after a year long battle to regain dealers and end user confidence. Strange times indeed. Bob is into his outline for his book about the dark side of the natural products industry. Seven Deadly Sins! All in One Convenient Location So the tour began in [–Read More]

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16 Years Full Of Defining Moments!

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Yep, 16 years ago we were standing at sunrise looking out at Wheeler peak in Taos New Mexico. After all these years we can reveal that we were married by Shirley MacLaine in a quiet ceremony with a few friend and the deep sounds of native American flutist Alex Maldonado. [–Read More]

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Defining Moments – Living Life Our Way at See Level [Kindle Edition]

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It has been 12 years since we published Defining Moments; A Brand New Day. Now 2012, we have realized that much of what was cut from the original addition needs to be seen and read. Friends have asked us to revise our introduction to make it more current and others have wanted to read the famous “Chapter 0”. So, we have revised the book under [–Read More]

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Applied Alchemy Wandering, Wondering & Happiness

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So, it is Christmas day, edging 70 degrees and sunny in California’s Anza Borrego Desert. We are not much for the commercial aspects of the holiday. In fact, we mostly enjoy the peace and quiet that the day brings. There is not much in Borrego Springs to begin with and what normally is open here is not today. [–Read More]

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A Fancy Bird House? Not Quite

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Scratch the surface a bit in Borrego Springs and you are likely to find a Nobel Prize winner, a former James Bond actor learning to paint landscapes, the sculpture of a serpent on the Avery (label company) ranch, a former New York advertising agency executive now doing off-road desert adventures and at least five or six authors. [–Read More]

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Happy Birthday Megan & Mason!

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Megan and Mason you are now 11 and it is time to think about your future. Your birthday message? Grab the ball and run, run, run! The best gift that we can give you is some advice that we can all learn from our “Voiceless Messenger” friends. Life is about simple truths. One of them is that we have a lot to learn from our animal friends. [–Read More]

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CNN and Terrorists

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I have come to believe that CNN is a terrorist conspiracy to depress America and send us into eternal negativity. Well, maybe FOX News as well. Okay, NBC, ABC and CBS as well. Not Dianne Sawyer though! I have been studying youthfulness, chemicals, prescription drugs and anything I can reach to figure out why we age and why we look older. Aging is gradual or [–Read More]

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Let It Go! Our Past Life in San Diego Revisited

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Let It Go! by Bob Root Many people say that we live an idyllic lifestyle. What we know for sure is that it is by design and has to be a work in process to maintain the freedom, liberty and adventure. Living 365 on the road in some fairly exotic places would seem like a plan for two retired people. The fact is that we [–Read More]

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Defining Moments & “Spaces”

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If you have been following us, you know that the second half of 2010 has been hectic for us. So, when Wendy had the idea of spending the holidays and the end of 2010 in a place that would help us wind down, we jumped on the idea. Last year on our way back to the factory we stopped in Borrego Springs, California. We were [–Read More]

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Jasper! Our New Family Member

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Introducing Jasper! Affectionately known as Jasper, Jibby, Buckwheat, Zydeco. Its a long story! Okay, let’s try and capture this in an understandable way! When we lost Disney, friends in the Bichon community rallied. Most specifically our friend Myrna. The sympathetic outpouring for Disney’s loss was world wide. Sincerely! Myrna wanted to make sure that our void was filled in some way and helped us by suggesting a 1 year [–Read More]

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Balloons and Space Ships

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October is quickly becoming a month of exploration for us. Early in each October is the International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This was our second year and we park on the balloon fiesta field near the museum. Early mornings before dawn we trek to the field to watch 12-15 balloons go up before dawn. After that, the field fills with over 500 hot [–Read More]

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Another Summer In Newport…Oregon That Is!

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There are few places in the US that you can chase 70 degrees during the summer months. The far southwest coast of Oregon is one of them. It is our choice for the summer months because it is cool, mostly cloudy and provides us a central location in the Northwest. The picture above is a panorama from the beach just below where we are staying [–Read More]

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Chasing 70 – Snow May 12 Rapid City SD

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Well, it is snowing in Rapid City on May 12, 2010 We are heading to Canada for business. History and our plans should find 60’s to 70’s. We left Topeka being chased by Tornado’s and headed north and west through constant rain. When we arrived in Rapid City, our hope was to take off a day to go to Mt Rushmore. With the weather ceiling obscuring the [–Read More]

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No Bad Days

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What can you say when you have lost your best friend of 16+ years. Disney ,our ball of energy Bichon who traveled throughout the country with us, died on Valentine’s Day 2010. He was active and happy until the day he was not able to survive a heart complication and fluid in the lungs. We were with him as he went peacefully and without [–Read More]

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Up In The Air

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Up in the Air…Movie Review For all of our friends that emailed, called and contacted us wondering if the new George Clooney movie “Up in the Air.” was written by or about our lives prior to meeting, it was not. All of the calls, story line and what we have drove us to see the movie. Today is December 31, 2009. Tomorrow is our wedding [–Read More]

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Chill Travelers at SeeLevel

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Chill Traveling is a state of mind, lifestyle and philosophy. SeeLevel is a made up word that describes a chosen mode of transportation. They are mutually exclusive and inclusive. [–Read More]

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Defining Moments: Life at SeeLevel

Bob Root

The title of this article is significant for a number of reasons. Defining Moments: A Brand New Day, was is the title of our first book. It is about how we met and described in the preface below. SeeLevel is a made up word that describes our lifestyle. Is this the beginning of a book? Yes and no! Is this an article? No, it is [–Read More]

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