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Larch Valley Trail Hike: Everything You Need to Know for 2023

The Larch Valley hike in Banff National park is a must-do. One of the best reasons to visit Banff and Lake Louise in the fall season are the truly spectacular larch trees.  One of the most famous locations for viewing golden larch trees is Larch Valley near Lake Louise in Banff National Park. This is […]

Union Station Nashville: My Hotel Review

Oh, Union Station Nashville. Ever dreamt of staying inside a bustling 19th-century train station turned into an elegant, luxury hotel? Even if you haven’t, this place is something straight out of a bucket list! Choosing this hotel as your accommodation will promise you a unique experience that will instill a bit of classic, historical Nashville […]

Oregon Road Trip: The Best Hot Springs, Waterfalls and Photo Spots

I believe that every human should experience an Oregon road trip at least once in their lifetime. This is an American state full of lush fairy tale forests, hidden waterfalls and secret natural hot springs. There is so much natural beauty to explore that it can feel nearly impossible to create an itinerary for your […]

Floe Lake Hike in Kootenay National Park – Backpacking & Camping Guide

The trail to Floe Lake in Kootenay National Park is a 21-km roundtrip hike to a stunning alpine lake with massive mountain views. Beautiful Floe Lake itself is located at the bottom of a massive 1000m sheer rock face. Most of the trail meanders its way through open meadows and burnt forest teeming with fireweed […]

Big Sur Hotels: Where to Stay in Big Sur – Hotels, Campgrounds, Glamping

Big Sur Hotels, Campgrounds, Glamping and Cabins There are so many Big Sur hotels to choose from! Well, I’m here to help you narrow down and decide where to stay during your trip to Big Sur. Big Sur, California, is one of my favorite places on earth. I had the most amazing time exploring the […]

5 Things To Do in Istanbul

Known throughout much of history as a sort of “middle ground” between the eastern and western culture, Istanbul has always been a fascinating city. And today, despite some political turmoil in Turkey, the city has become a popular stop for tourists from all over the world. If Istanbul is on your travel list, I recommend […]

How You Can Help Change Canada’s Plastic Problem

“There are risks and costs to action, but they are far less than the long-range risk of comfortable inaction.” – John F Kennedy Disclaimer: This blog post was sponsored by Canadian Geographic. However, as always, all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. I will continue to promote only products, services and initiatives that I truly […]

Best Insect Repellent Clothing: Windriver No Fly Zone from Mark’s

Disclaimer: This blog post was sponsored by Mark’s. However, as always, all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. I will continue to promote only properties, destinations, products and services that I truly believe in and would recommend to others.  Have you heard the buzz yet about insect-repellent clothing? There’s nothing better than the start […]

Ticks in Alberta and Canada – All you need to know about ticks and Lyme disease

Tick season is in full force in Alberta and other parts of Canada and the USA. The highest concentration of ticks in Alberta is seen throughout spring and early summer, but the threat of Lyme disease will continue well into the autumn, when temperatures begin to drop. Ticks are known to live in forested areas […]

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