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Welcome to The Unconventional Route.

Choose your own adventure rather than follow someone else’s.

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Try Something Different

Make and maintain great relationships.

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Think for yourself.

Experiment with something new.

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Travel unforgettably.

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Eat and exercise like a champ.

Contagious can't-lose mindset for winning at life

Live extraordinarily.

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Meet Your Guides

Chris: Pretired, mellow, analyzer, questioner.

Kim: Host, chef, aesthete, planner.

Start with Some of Our Favorites

Books that change your thinking cover image of Chris reading upside down — FAVORITES

15 “Sledgehammer” Books That Change Your Thinking

Unique best counties to visit in the world cover image — TRAVEL

The Best Countries to Visit for 18 Unique Types of Trip

Favorite things cover image - wearing our Patagonia jackets — FAVORITES

The Rare Few Favorite Things We’d Buy Again

Pretirement cover image of Chris on the beach — LIFESTYLE

Pretirement: When Early Retirement Isn’t Early Enough

Unconventional wedding ideas and activities cover image of the bride and groom — LIFESTYLE

The Hits and Misses from Our Unconventional Wedding

Keep your balance to be your best self — LIFESTYLE

New Things to Try to Give Your Life a Fresh New Look

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