Go Hiking>>
What's the big deal about hiking, anyway? Why does it seem that everyone is going hiking these days, and what's there to like? While hiking seems like nothing more than ...
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The Best Day Hikes in the World Near Cities
Get ready for an epic list of awesome! I asked over 30 seasoned travellers what their favourite day hike near a city was, and the response was fantastic. From Canada ...
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Leave No Trace Principles: Explained
You've heard it before: leave no trace. This is the ethics code that go-ers of the outdoors abide by, usually enforced by moral duties and goodwill. When you spend time ...
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La Cloche Silhouette Trail in Killarney Ontario
This trail is known as the "toughest backpacking route in Ontario". Naturally, I had to test it for myself. Over 4 days and 4 nights, I set out with two ...
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Go Biking>>
Prince Edward County Brewery Tour by Bike
Do you like beers? How about bikes? Is it possible to dislike like beaches? Take a weekend in Prince Edward County and Sandbanks Provincial Park for an epic escape in ...
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Bike from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Can you ride a bicycle? Are you drawn to Vietnam and its incredible food, culture, history, and landscape? Do you love active travel, or are you simply looking for a ...
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2 Awesome Bike Trails in Quebec City
PSA: there are incredible bike trails in Quebec City!! This past weekend, I was in Quebec for the Women in Travel Summit. Over 400 travel influencers, creators, and brands gathered ...
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Low Budget Bike Touring in Vietnam
I biked 1000km in Vietnam and spent $178 on gear including the bike, and I want to prove to you that you can do the same. Bikepacking. Bicycle Touring. World by ...
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Thoughts & Opinion>>
Does it Matter How Many Countries You Visit?
I personally don’t like counting the number of countries I have been to. Actually, I have no idea how many countries I have been to. I also don’t particularly like ...
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What's the big deal about hiking, anyway? Why does it seem that everyone is going hiking these days, and what's there to like? While hiking seems like nothing more than ...
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An Open Letter to MEC on Diversity in the Outdoors
In October 2018, MEC (Canada’s biggest outdoor equipment retail co-op, much like REI in the United States) released a statement from their CEO. The headline reads: Do white people dominate the ...
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Do Travel and Outdoor Adventure Unite Generations?
On my most recent adventure, I led a group of eight lovely hikers on The Fishermen’s Trail in Portugal. The group included seven women between 50-65 years old. I am ...
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Go Paddling
4 Day Canoe Trip in Killarney, Ontario
I discovered Killarney Provincial Park earlier this summer while hiking the 100km La Cloche Silhouette Trail over four days. At the end of September, I returned with brave and hardy ...
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5 Day Canoe Trip Route in Algonquin Park, Ontario
Looking for a quintessential Canadian adventure? Try a canoe trip in Ontario. Ontario is far better known for its breathtaking lakes and paddling routes than its hiking routes. Though La ...
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Gear & Reviews>>
The Best Bag System for Backpacking & Travel
You are planning your backpacking trip and the essentials are covered. Flights, shots, some accommodations, and a loose itinerary are sorted. Now all that’s left is to pack your bag ...
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UNIQLO Review: The Best, Most Underrated Brand for Hiking and Travelling
The most underrated brand for hiking and adventuring clothing is UNIQLO: the Japanese lifestyle clothing brand whose mantra is to “simplify the wardrobe”. Through years of rigorous testing in fairly ...
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Best Down Jackets for Every Budget and User
Packable down, puffy, puffer, or synthetic mid-layer with no down at all - whatever you call it, you probably have one. If you don’t, you may want one. This quintessential ...
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Eddie Bauer Microtherm 2.0 Stormdown Review
The Eddie Bauer Microtherm is a lightweight, 800-fill down jacket that I use as a winter coat in Toronto, a mid-layer while snowboarding, and a must-have while hiking & camping ...
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