That Adventurer

Van life interior inspiration for your camper van conversion!

by Hannah Kacary Adventurer HQ

Have you ever dreamed of living the van life? Back in 2017 when we sold everything we owned and moved to Canada we did just that! We spent 5 months living out of our self-converted campervan, Elvis. We still have him, and use him on vacations and weekend trips. I love him but I still end up spending a lot of time looking at other peoples' van life interiors for inspiration if we decide to ...

The VERY BEST things to do on Bowen Island, BC

by Hannah Kacary Bowen Island

Despite the fact that Vancouver is a pretty green city complete with beaches and a massive park (Stanley Park), every now and again it's nice to escape this and find somewhere even greener. Enter Bowen Island, BC and my guide to the best things to do on Bowen Island. Bowen Island is covered in forest and has tonnes of little coves just waiting to be explored. There are beaches, hikes, and trails and it's a ...

Rampart Ponds Campground

by Hannah Kacary Garibaldi Provincial Park

Rampart Ponds is a campground within Garibaldi Provincial Park. It's 11km further from the ever-popular Elfin Lakes Campground and offers amazing views of Mt Garibaldi. If you're unable to get reservations at Elfin Lakes, or simply wish to spend multiple nights camping in Garibaldi Provincial Park, the Rampart Ponds campground is a great destination! In this guide to the Rampart Ponds campsite, you'll find information for camping at Rampart Ponds and hiking to Elfin Lakes ...

Cypress Falls hike, Vancouver

by Hannah Kacary Vancouver

When it comes to what to do in Vancouver when it rains, going for a hike in the forest is always a good choice. Cypress Falls Park in West Vancouver is a short and easy hike in Vancouver that has an impressive waterfall at the end too. If you're looking for a hike in Vancouver, check out the rest of this post for more information on the Cypress Falls hike. Cypress Falls Park Cypress Falls ...

Eco Camping – what is it and how to do it

by Hannah Kacary Adventurer HQ

If you haven't caught onto this by now, I love the outdoors. And what better way to experience the outdoors than camping? Whether you're car camping, front country, or backcountry camping, you really should be trying to follow eco camping principles whenever you go. This means trying to reduce your impact on the environment around you, which is especially important now since so many people have come to discover the beauty of outdoor adventure. The ...

The best things to do in Vancouver in winter

by Hannah Kacary BC

It's heading into another Vancouver winter and that means dark, short days and so, SO much rain. But don't worry there are still plenty of things to do in Vancouver in winter. Evenings spent on the beach watching the sunset may be over, but winter means ski season, festivals, funky light events and new trails to explore. Below are some of the best outdoor and indoor activities in Vancouver this winter. If you're wondering what ...

Hiking Guide to the Berg Lake Trail, BC

by Hannah Kacary Canadian Rockies

When our friends managed to reserve campsites on BC's Berg Lake trail in Mount Robson Provincial Park, I jumped at the chance to join them. The trail, on the far side of BC near Jasper National Park, was one of those that was on my list but I never thought I'd convince Thom to join me. I think the fact that even Thom (who's not a super keen hiker) enjoyed the Berg Lake hike speaks ...

45 Things to do in Vancouver in the summer

by Hannah Kacary Vancouver

It's my third summer in Vancouver, BC and boy, oh boy am I looking forward to it. It's not even like the winter in Vancouver was that rainy this year! But Vancouver in the summer is something special. The city truly comes alive, everyone's out of hibernation and the seawall is bustling with people skating, cycling, rollerblading, and hanging out on the beach. The mountains begin to thaw out and those long summer days mean ...

17 Hidden gems in Vancouver, BC

by Hannah Kacary Vancouver

Three years of living in Vancouver has flown by and just when I think I know the city well I find out about another great hidden gem in Vancouver. These Vancouver hidden gems are all over the city and coming across one always makes me smile. These places in Vancouver are also some of the best secret places in British Columbia and includes the Horseshoe Bay viewpoint. So, if you've visited Vancouver before and are ...

20+ Cute date ideas and romantic things to do in Vancouver, BC

by Hannah Kacary Vancouver

Despite not being a big city there are plenty of romantic things to do in Vancouver. If you and your partner (or potential partner) like outdoors dates then there are even more Vancouver date ideas available to you! This city is home to spectacular scenery as well as some cool indoors date ideas revolving around fancy cocktails, nice meals and great coffee. If you’re looking for romantic things to do in Vancouver for Valentine’s Day ...