A while ago, my husband and I bought two Intex Challenger k2 inflatable kayaks. We’ve used these kayaks a number of times and they’ve saved us a lot of money on kayak rentals around Canada! However, on a weekend away in Harrison Hot Springs we noticed that one of the kayaks seemed to have a…
St Mark’s Summit is one of the best Vancouver hikes. In fact, I like it so much that I’ve done it twice in the space of just a few weeks. If it weren’t for Panorama Ridge I might even say that it’s one of the top BC hikes. The best thing about the St Marks…
My first trip out to the Gulf Islands was a trip to Salt Spring Island. I’d heard it was supposed to be a foodie haven with lots of independent producers, have beautiful Provincial Parks, and just be a chilled and cool place to spend a weekend away from Vancouver. It turns out all of that…
Vancouverites love to cool down on the water in the summer. It’s not surprising since the city is surrounded by it. And, even though I’ve heard a dozen times that the water in the city is super dirty, I can assure you it’s far, far cleaner than The Thames and the beaches downtown pass water…
Car camping is an incredible way to experience the great outdoors without sacrificing the comforts of home. Whether you’re travelling in a car, SUV, or camper, having a well-equipped kitchen setup can make all the difference in your camping experience. From cooking meals to enjoying a hot cup of coffee in the morning, having the…
You guys know I love hiking, but I also enjoy a good bike ride too. Vancouver is pretty bike friendly and besides cycling in Stanley Park, there are also plenty of other easier cycle rides around Vancouver. I’d been wanting to go on a longer bike ride for a while but wasn’t sure where so…
As part of our three months travelling around South America back in 2013, we spent a couple of days getting to know Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay after our stay on a Uruguayan cowboy ranch. Arriving on a Sunday we found the city incredibly sleepy especially for a capital city, and in South America during…
Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world. A seemingly endless array of hexagonal tiles (created by the crystalline nature of the salt) create one of the world’s most unique landscapes. The Bolivian salt flats are 10,582 square kilometres (4,086 sq mi) and is one of the most popular stops on anyone’s…
Back in 2014, I spent 3 months backpacking around South America. One of the countries I visited was Bolivia and I knew well in advance of the trip that I’d want to visit Lake Titicaca. In Andean culture, Titicaca is the birthplace of the sun. If that wasn’t enough of an accolade, it’s also the…
The city of Lima is a sprawling one. With 43 districts and a population of around 9 million it’s not always the calmest place to be. But, it is beautiful. As is the food. And there are plenty of things to do in Lima too. The city is usually surrounded in fog but don’t worry,…