Vancouver, BC is a city surrounded by beautiful nature in every direction, making it a hiker’s paradise. The great thing about hiking in Vancouver Canada is that there are plenty of hikes in close proximity to the city, and many of them are accessible by public transit. This means that even if you don’t have…
The Jug Island Trail in Belcarra Regional Park is a fantastic easy hike near Vancouver BC that is great if you’re looking for a hike with kids, your dog or just want something a bit easier. It’s one of my favourite easy walks in Vancouver with minimal elevation, and rarely any snow making it a…
The Cox Bay trail in Tofino is one of Tofino’s best hiking trails. From the top of Cox Bay in Tofino, you’ll get some incredible views of the ocean, forest, and beaches that make this place one of the most popular getaways from Vancouver. One of my favorite things to do when I take a…
Spring in Vancouver is one of my favourite times of the year. The weather starts to warm up and becomes a little less rainy, there’s the Vancouver cherry blossom season and the longer days and nicer weather mean there’s more opportunity for getting outdoors and enjoying some of the best spring hikes in Vancouver BC….
Winter hiking in Vancouver, British Columbia can be a truly magical experience. With its towering mountains, snow-covered forests, and crisp, clean air, winter hikes in Vancouver are the perfect way to enjoy the beauty of the winter season I lived in Vancouver for 6 years and one of my favourite things about Vancouver was how…
Hiking to the new DNT Nøkksætra cabin is a fun adventure and one of the best Lofoten hikes we did during our 6 weeks spent there. This DNT hut has been beautifully built and sits in the mountains near Svolvær, Lofoten. Our Airbnb during our trip to Lofoten in winter was very close to the…
The Eltofttuva hike near Leknes in Lofoten offers some of the best hiking in the Lofoten Islands. It’s a relatively easy hike (though not without some steeper sections) and offers incredible views of lakes, fjords and super impressive mountains. It’s also one of the quieter hikes in Lofoten and you’re unlikely to see the crowds…
The Heia and Festvagtind hike is the best Henningsvaer hike and one of the best hikes in the Lofoten Islands. As you climb steeply up to the summit of this hike, you’ll get some incredible views out over Henningsvaer; a pretty fishing village in Lofoten Norway. There’s also a lake and plenty of places to…
Eggum Beach and Unstad beach are two of the most beautiful beaches in Lofoten. With white sands, beautiful surroundings, and crystal clear water, these Lofoten beaches are a must-see during a trip to Lofoten. You can do the Eggum Unstad hike which takes you on a rocky coastal path, past a museum and lighthouse and…
Kleppstadheia in the Lofoten Islands was the first hike we did in Lofoten (and there ended up being many!). We hike this trail on a pretty cloudy and wet day but the views were still very impressive. We didn’t see a single soul on the trail apart from some ptarmigans nesting in the rocks on…