Where Is Maria
Stay fit and explore beautifully.
Where Is Maria provides expert travel logistics, cruise tips, and wellness strategies for the global adventurer.
Led by Maria Faires—a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Captain, and Fitness Expert—this guide offers professional insight into safari packing, boating adventures and provisioning, and healthy international travel.
New Frontiers: From the Salish Sea to the Savannah
Maria Faires, RD, is a Registered Dietitian, Master Personal Trainer, and licensed Boat Captain with over 30 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. As the founder of My Active Nutrition, she specializes in transforming the way people take care of their bodies for high-performance living—whether they a ...
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Choosing and Updating 12V Light Fixtures for Your RV or Boat
Follow along with us, Captain Maria, and my husband George aboard our 30' Tollycraft, "Little Bear"! We're exploring the stunning San Juan Islands and bringing you along for the adventure. As a registered dietitian and master personal trainer, I have a private practice in Sammamish, Washington, where I ...
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Don't Let Mice Winterize Your RV: Exclusion and Deterrents
Follow along with us, Captain Maria, and my husband George aboard our 30' Tollycraft, "Little Bear"! We're exploring the stunning San Juan Islands and bringing you along for the adventure. As a registered dietitian and master personal trainer, I have a private practice in Sammamish, Washington, where I ...
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What You Can Do to Help Whales and Other Marine Mammals
Guide to Protecting the Southern Resident Killer Whales The Southern Resident killer whales are a unique and endangered population in the Pacific Northwest. With only about 74 individuals remaining, their survival depends on immediate and sustained action. Here is how you can help protect these iconic animals and the eco ...
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How to Stop RV Condensation: Year-Round Humidity Control Tips for RV Owners
If you’ve read this far, you know that protecting a valuable mobile investment—like an RV—is a full-time job. Whether it’s managing humidity control (which is even more critical when surrounded by water!) or mastering space-saving organization, the lifestyle is all about efficiency. Why are we sha ...
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TRX Workout for a Strong and Sculpted Body
See below for a list of exercises and the video here of a full body workout. Follow along with the video and pause after watching the technique so you can do your set, then hit play and continue exercise to exercises. Lunge Single Arm Power Pull Hamstring Curl Pushup Back Row Chest Press Y's Hip Abdu ...
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Heating a Camper, Van or SUV While Camping
You've successfully addressed how to generate the right kind of heat, but the battle for a healthy RV or camper interior isn't over. In an enclosed space like a van or SUV, human activity—breathing, cooking, and even your heating source—constantly produces water vapor. This warm, humid air instantly turn ...
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How to Get Your Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) Captain’s License
With my Captain's License, my love for boating has reached a new level, and I'm thrilled to connect it with my expertise as a registered dietitian and master personal trainer. Whether I'm navigating the Puget Sound or dreaming of cruising the Great Loop, the invigorating experience of life on the water h ...
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The Complete Guide to Preventing and Removing Moisture, Mold, and Mildew in Your Boat
(1) https://www.epa.gov/mold (2) https://www.epa.gov/mold/brief-guide-mold-moisture-and-your-home#tab-4 (3) https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/beyond-bleach-mold-is-a-long-term-problem-after-flood-and-disasters/ (4) https://www.cdc.gov/mold/cleanup.htm (5)https://www.cdc.gov/mold/default.htm (6) https:// ...
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Celebrity's SHINE THE NIGHT Party Oufit Ideas
As an avid cruiser, I've learned that having the right cruise essentials makes all the difference. Learn from my experience and discover those often-overlooked, handy items that will significantly improve your warm-weather cruise experience. Click on the blue botton to shop my favorite Amazon Cruise Items. ...
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A Boater's Guide to Canada & U.S. Customs (NEXUS & CBP ROAM)
Follow along with us, Captain Maria, and my husband George aboard our 30' Tollycraft, "Little Bear"! We're exploring the stunning San Juan Islands and bringing you along for the adventure. As a registered dietitian and master personal trainer, I have a private practice in Sammamish, Washington, where I ...
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US to Canada by Boat: Essential Border Requirements for Dogs and Cats
Follow along with us, Captain Maria, and my husband George aboard our 30' Tollycraft, "Little Bear"! We're exploring the stunning San Juan Islands and bringing you along for the adventure. As a registered dietitian and master personal trainer, I have a private practice in Sammamish, Washington, where I ...
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