Georgian Bay Islands National Park Canada – Hiking Beausoleil Island
Hiking a nature preserve only accessible by boat, at the world’s largest freshwater archipelago. It’s one of Canada’s national parks, and it’s within driving distance of my home. And I hadn’t even...
View ArticleIncredible Iceland Drone Video That Will Give You Instant Wanderlust
Thinking about traveling to Iceland? This video will make you want to pack your bags immediately. Over a two week period in early June, we captured aerial footage using our drone as we drove all over...
View ArticleBruce Trail Hike #7 – Facing My Fears of Hiking Alone
Follow along on my Bruce Trail hikes! I’m slowly hiking this entire trail – all 900km of it. It runs from north to south, right across southern Ontario, Canada. I really wanted to go hiking on...
View ArticleRegenerate Food Festival – Supporting the Local Food Movement
The Regenerate Food Festival encouraged thoughtful conversation about the state of our food system. In Canada, we are mostly disconnected from our food system. Food lines the shelves of huge grocery...
View ArticleDundas Valley Conservation Area Fall Hiking and Photography
One of my favourite places to hike in the world is right in my hometown of Dundas, Ontario. I have such fond memories of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Growing up, these trails were my favourite...
View ArticleTop 6 Things to Do in Myvatn Iceland
It’s possible to see many highlights of the Lake Myvatn area in one day. On our two week road trip, we spent a day and a half in the Myvatn region of northern Iceland. After stopping in the bohemian...
View ArticleIceland Whale Watching Tour with North Sailing Husavik
Husavik is one of the best places in Iceland to go whale watching. We were about halfway through our two-week journey around Iceland when we reached the sleepy town of Húsavík. Our primary reason for...
View ArticleWildlife Tourist Attractions to Avoid (and What to do Instead)
Wildlife tourist attractions to avoid, and alternative suggestions that don’t harm animals. Do you consider yourself to be an animal lover? Most people who frequent wildlife tourist attractions love...
View ArticleHusavik Travel Guide – Day Trip to Husavik Iceland
Take a detour from the Ring Road for a day in Husavik. Husavik is a charming small town that’s best known as the whale watching capital of Iceland. We ventured there on a day trip while traveling...
View ArticleVisiting the Elephant Orphanage Nairobi, Kenya
Watch baby elephants and support a great cause at the Elephant Orphanage Nairobi. When I traveled to Kenya, I volunteered at a wildlife conservancy. One of my duties was participating in anti-poaching...
View ArticleSeal Watching in Iceland – Hvammstangi and Vatnsnes Peninsula
Seal watching in Iceland at the country’s largest seal colony. The northwestern town of Hvammstangi is the perfect place to spend the day when you’re driving around the Ring Road of Iceland. The town...
View ArticleMahagedara Retreat: The Ultimate Sri Lanka Getaway
Whisk yourself away to Mahagedara Retreat in the jungles of Sri Lanka. Imagine a place where you can focus on you. You’re in the middle of nature, yet spoiled with comforts and hospitality. You’re...
View ArticleHuntsville Hiking: Land Trust of North Alabama Three Caves
Huntsville hiking is possible with trails right near the city! Finding green space is easy in Huntsville, Alabama. I’m used to driving far outside any city limits to go hiking, in order to be...
View ArticleSigiriya Rock: Climbing the Lion Rock in Sri Lanka
An unforgettable experience climbing to the top of an ancient rock fortress. Sigiriya Rock is one of the most visited attractions in Sri Lanka. Once you see it in person, or even in photographs,...
View ArticleBirds of Box Elder County – A Wildlife Paradise
Box Elder County, Utah is named for the box elder trees that grow around the region. However, this species of maple isn’t the most interesting thing about the county. Box Elder County is a birding...
View ArticleVegetarian & Vegan Hotel in Berlin: Almodovar Hotel
Did you know that Berlin has a fully vegetarian and vegan-friendly hotel? Berlin is an incredibly vegan-friendly city. In fact, Berlin is thought to be the vegan capital of Europe and perhaps even the...
View ArticleKolugljufur Gorge and Waterfall – Northwest Iceland
Discover Kolugljufur Gorge, a canyon with a spectacular waterfall in northwest Iceland. If you don’t love waterfalls, you’re in the wrong place. But, who doesn’t love waterfalls? I’m a little bit...
View ArticleMont Tremblant in Summer: An Essential Travel Guide
Mont Tremblant isn’t only a winter destination. It’s equally as fun in the summer! When I used to think about Mont Tremblant, the first thing that came to mind was hitting the slopes. Ski chalets. Hot...
View ArticlePidurangala Rock: An Overlooked Gem You’ve Gotta Hike
Sigiriya might steal the show, but Pidurangala Rock is the one to hike in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya Rock is one of the most popular and famous tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. It’s an ancient rock fortress...
View ArticleKaudulla National Park: See Elephants in Sri Lanka
Go on a safari at Kaudulla National Park to see elephants in the wild. Even though I spent a short amount of time in Sri Lanka, I travelled to extraordinary sites that really left me wanting more. I...
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