Christmas time at magical Lake Atitlan
We blew into Panajachel on the wind, a very strong wind which made our lancha ride across to San Pedro la Laguna very bumpy and wet. Perhaps they were the winds of change as the date was 21st December,...
View ArticleGraceful Arequipa, majestic Colca Canyon, and the floating islands of Lake...
We arrived in Arequipa after possibly the worst night bus yet, replete with seats that hardly reclined and no leg room. As it was only 6am, it was too early to check into the hostel so we waited in the...
View ArticleCreature filled Wetlands of the Amazon Basin and lightastic Lake Titicaca
So our journey continued with a flight on Bolivia’s Military airline, TAM, from La Paz to Rurrenabaque. It was a bit too bumpy for my liking but in the 50 minutes we were flying the change in landscape...
View ArticleChicago: Fast times in the Windy City
To get from Toronto to Chicago involved 2 buses, numerous stops, an intrusive border crossing experience and a whole lot of time. I always dread having to cross into the States, especially by land. The...
View ArticleA Bittersweet Farewell: Last days in Vancouver
As our time in Vancouver was coming to an end, I started to feel anxious. Although I was excited about our road trip through the Rockies and the volunteering set up for after that, I couldn’t help but...
View ArticleCrypt Lake Trail: An obstacle course in the Canadian Wilderness
The Crypt Lake trail is a well-known day hike in the often overlooked Waterton Lakes National Park, located in Alberta, Canada. It is a difficult 17km return hike that gradually climbs over 700 metres...
View ArticleVolunteering in the beautiful Shuswap Lake region of British Columbia
After a stressful time on Greyhound buses involving late arrivals, rude bus drivers and an almost missed connection, we finally arrived in Chase, the closest town to the HI Squilax Hostel and General...
View ArticleHiking through the mountains to stunning Garibaldi Lake
There are many, many beautiful hikes around Vancouver, one of the reasons I love this city so much. Over the years I have been steadily ticking different hikes off my list, a list that just keeps...
View ArticleComing home to Denman Island
The first time I visited Denman Island I knew within days that it was special. Like with people, some places you just click with straight away and Denman Island was one of those places for me. It is...
View ArticleAutumn splendor on the Sentinel Pass and Larch Valley Trail
It was during my third visit to the Canadian Rockies that I finally got to experience a mountain autumn. I had always been in summer in the past which is a fantastic time of year for hiking and...
View ArticleChasing Tranquility at Inle Lake
As we glided through the still waters of Inle lake, sitting local style, side by side on the bottom of the boat, I let the last three days of trekking through the mountains of northern Myanmar sink in....
View ArticleAn Epic Adventure: Hiking to a Boiling Lake in Dominica
Did you know that such a thing as boiling lakes existed? I have seen small pools of boiling hot water in both Iceland and my home country of New Zealand but I never knew there were actual LAKES where...
View ArticleExploring the Undiscovered Izabal Region of Guatemala
We met up with our friends Lynn and Pete in Rio Dulce, a small but busy town named after the Rio Dulce, a river that runs from Lake Izabal to the Caribbean sea at Livingston. The Izabal region of...
View ArticleOne Week in Peru: Arequipa, Colca Canyon, and Lake Titicaca
Arequipa We arrived in Arequipa after possibly the worst night bus yet, replete with seats that hardly reclined and no leg room. As it was only 6am, it was too early to check into the hostel so we...
View ArticleHighlights of 9 Days in Ontario, Canada
Thanks to the accrual of many air miles, we spent our first two nights in Canada in the Toronto Airport Hilton. It felt impossibly luxurious and we made the most of it, eating stomach busting portions...
View ArticleA Perfect Week on Canada’s East Coast
After a very long day travelling we finally arrived back in Quebec to Riviere du Loup, on the eastern side of the St Lawrence river. Unfortunately the bus station was located on the outskirts of town,...
View ArticleA Perfect First Help X Experience in Shuswap Lake, British Columbia
After a stressful time on Greyhound buses involving late arrivals, rude bus drivers and an almost missed connection, we finally arrived in Chase, the closest town to the HI Squilax Hostel and General...
View ArticleThe Perfect Inle Lake Itinerary for Relaxation
If you are planning on visiting Inle Lake, then check out this two day Inle Lake itinerary and guide to start planning! As we glided through the still waters of Inle Lake, sitting local style side by...
View ArticleGaribaldi Lake Hike: The Best Vancouver Day Hike
Looking for a scenic Vancouver day hike that isn’t too far from the city? Then check out my experience doing the Garibaldi Lake Hike – a stunning hike to a beautiful turquoise lake. There are many,...
View ArticleUltimate Travel Guide To Big Bear Lake in Summer
After spending two weeks in peaceful Big Bear Lake in summer, I came to realize pretty quickly that this beautiful place is worth spending some time in. Less than a two-hour drive from both LA and San...
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