Hiking the Maple Pass Loop Trail, Washington, USA
Breathtaking and mind-boggling beautiful from almost start to finish, the Maple Pass Loop trail in Washington has to be the most rewarding and satisfying 12km I have hiked anywhere.
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GMC Savana DIY Conversion Update 2: Building a Bed
An update of our DIY GMC Savana conversion, including construction of a temporary bed and the sale of our previous van conversion
How to Work a Ski Season in Canada: A Complete Guide
Want an office with epic mountain views and lunch breaks with runs down the slopes? Dream of picture-perfect powder days in the alpine with no one else in sight? Sounds like you should do a ski season in Canada! Here is what you need to know.
Floating on the Penticton River Channel, British Columbia
Floating the Penticton Channel is a summer must do in British Columbia, Canada. The slow, shallow river is the perfect place to relax, listen to music, drink, chat and sunbathe – it is BC’s largest summer party!
Sea Kayaking in Alaska: Paddling with Icebergs
Kayaking in Columbia Bay, Alaska, is an unforgettable experience. It offers the chance of floating past huge icebergs, with a backdrop of a glacier and incredible snow capped mountains. Discover this amazing one day tour in Valdez, Alaska!
5 First Day Essentials of Your Working Holiday in Canada
Some people like to spend the first day of their working holiday exploring their new country. Others, like to get all of the necessities out of the way. Here is a step-by-step process to your first day of your working holiday in Canada!
The Perfect Penticton Itinerary for Summer Weekends: By a Local
Penticton may just be the ultimate summer getaway town in BC. Here’s our itinerary for the perfect summer weekend in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
River Ghosts: Sternwheeler Graveyard, Dawson City
After the highways were built, the Yukon’s 200+ fleet sternwheelers were left to retire on the shores of the Yukon River. The sternwheeler graveyard is a must-see when exploring Dawson City.
5 Important Things to Know Before Going to Canada on a Working Holiday
Got Canada in your sights for a working holiday? Let me help you out with five things you should definitely know before making the leap and applying.
The Best of Canada: Our Favourite Moments So Far
In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, I’m sharing my favourite places and moments of life and travels in this incredible country with you. Maybe some of these adventures are on your own Canadian bucket list?
15 Words and Phrases You’ll Only Hear in Canada
Oh Canada, did I have some fun trying to work out some of the local slang when I first moved here 6 years ago. Happy 150th birthday Canada, here are 15 phrases and words you won’t hear anywhere else in the world
Our New Van: GMC Savana Van Conversion
We bought a new van! We are SO excited to start our GMC Savana conversion and all the new adventures that it will bring us. Heres’s all the info about our new van conversion purchase and future plans
Our Worst Travel Experience – Getting Robbed in Italy
Travel isn’t always just sunshine, swimming and summit photos. Bad things can happen while travelling too; we experienced this for the first time in Italy when all of our belongings were stolen from our rental car
5 Unique Things To Do in Penticton, BC
Did you know that Penticton is one of the only towns in the world located between two lakes? Here are five other awesome unique attractions in Penticton, British Columbia that will entice you to visit!
9 Awesome FREE Campsites in British Columbia, Canada
Looking for adventure this summer but don’t want to break the bank? You need to go camping! Here are just a few of my favourite vehicle accessible free campsites in British Columbia, Canada
What to Do On a Rainy Day in Penticton, British Columbia
or a place so synonymous with sunshine, things to do on rainy days in Penticton aren’t always obvious. But luckily there are plenty of activities on offer in the beautiful southern Okanagan region! Here are some ideas for when the rain clouds set in.
Top 5 Underrated Towns in British Columbia for Outdoor Adventure
Love outdoor adventure but prefer to stay off the beaten track? Check out my picks for the most underrated towns in British Columbia, Canada, and get exploring outside!
Unique Daintree Rainforest Experiences You Can’t Miss
Truly a place like no other here’s five unique Daintree rainforest experiences you should definitely not miss while in Northern Queensland
7 Canadian Canoe Trips That Should Be On Your Bucket List
A round up of bucket-list-worthy Canadian canoe trips including the Nahanni River, Bowron Lakes Canoe Circuit and Quetico Provincial Park. Which ones have you done?
Tax Residency Status: Working Holiday Canada Tax Return Guide
Filing taxes is a necessity of any working holiday in Canada. Read this post for tips to help determine your own tax residency status when filing taxes before or after a working holiday in Canada