The Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve may not have the fanciest name, but it’s definitely a great place to spend your weekend. There are a tonne of great easy Vancouver hiking trails in this area, a couple of suspension bridges that are way less crowded than Lynn Valley Suspension Bridge or Capilano Bridge, and so many…
Whyte Lake is an easy Vancouver hike that takes you through the forest to a relatively secluded lake. Since the forest shelters you for the majority of the way, it’s a great option for rainy-day hiking in Vancouver, as well as a nice spot when the sun comes out! This is a perfect hike for…
Looking to get out and explore more of the great outdoors? Check out this guide to the best national parks in England and the UK.
Travelling in India is one of the most amazing travel experiences you can have. If you’re from a western, English-speaking country then travelling in India is likely going to be like nothing you’ve ever experienced before. The colours, the sounds, the smells, the sights…everything is new. Back in 2008, I spent a month in India…
Summer is for hiking! Every spring I get super excited about summer hiking adventures but when I first started out I wondered “what do you wear to hike?” and what to wear hiking in summer. Well, if that’s you, or you’re just looking to update your summer hiking outfit, then check out this post below…
As an avid hiker (see all my hiking guides), I’ve learned that having the right gear can make all the difference when it comes to enjoying the trail. And for me, one essential piece of gear is a good pair of hiking leggings. While some hikers prefer to wear pants or shorts and some people…
Are you planning to visit Bowen Island, BC, and wondering whether you can go camping on Bowen Island? Though there are many things to do in Bowen Island, this is one of the most popular questions. Perhaps it’s due to the proximity of Bowen Island to downtown Vancouver and the wealth of nature and Bowen…
I love love love a cosy cabin trip! There are so many amazing BC cabins that we’ve managed to do our fair share of cabin trips over the years we’ve been living in Vancouver. From cabin trips on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia to our all-time favorite cabin on Bowen Island. There are even…
I visited Zion back in 2017 as part of my three month trip around America. I visited lots of National Parks during that time, and Zion was one of my favourites. Zion National Park in Utah is a popular National Park that’s absolutely stunning. You’ll travel along the canyon floor and hike up to enjoy…
Packing for a multiday hike, such as the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island, can be tricky. Knowing what to pack, how much to pack, and what to leave behind can be tricky for all multi-day backpacking hikes but it’s especially true when it comes to your West Coast Trail packing list. That’s because the…