Day 10: Marpha - Tatopani by bus/ hiking and bus. Today we woke up early and left Marpha on a rickety old bus. It bumped and clanked down the road until we were stopped by surprise construction. Nara said we should get out and walk and we would make it to see the gorge… Continue reading Annapurna Diaries Part 3
Day 5 Manang - Khangsar Today I jumped out of bed bright and early to take some photos with the alpine homes while no one was around. We had breakfast and talked to a trekking couple who were traveling as a pre-honeymoon. They didn’t pack sleeping bags and only used the tea house blankets... brave… Continue reading Annapurna Diaries Part 2
Covid-19 has caused a lot of strife for people all over the world from different backgrounds and countries, some more than others. I'm speaking from the perspective of someone living in a developed country (Canada). Sure the pandemic hit us here too, there are 122,000 confirmed cases (as of August 2020) and 9034 deaths. Covid… Continue reading Traveling During Covid-19
I didn't go into this trek thinking it would be the hardest thing I would ever do, I was completely ignorant of the difficulty level of this trek. Thinking it would be similar to Everest, I dived in headfirst with my minimalist backpack and high hopes. Little did I know what trials lay ahead of… Continue reading The Annapurna Diaries Part 1
For my EBC trek, I planned to carry my own bag (what an idiot) so I packed as minimally as I possibly could. When I finished the trek I realized JUST how much stuff I actually didn't use and some items I desperately needed. For the Annapurna circuit trek, I vowed not to overpack! Even… Continue reading What I Packed For The Annapurna Circuit Trek
Every trekker who goes to Nepal has heard of Pokhara, whether you’re planning on doing the Annapurna circuit, Poon Hill trek or you’re relaxing after EBC, you have to go to Pokhara. This town is located in the west of Nepal, about an 8-hour bus ride from Kathmandu. Don’t worry if busses aren’t your thing,… Continue reading Pokhara- A Perfect Paradise
Hey guys! Today I thought I’d bring up a really good question I get asked and I see being asked quite often. “What is the best way to travel in a sustainable way?” The short answer is to not fly anywhere. It's common knowledge that flights are basically CO2 producing devil spawn. Greta made… Continue reading Vote With Your Dollar When Travelling!
Hey guys! Welcome to the Ontario Provincial Park series, where I give you some inside information on the parks and which trails are sure to give you that thrill you’re looking for! Algonquin Provincial Park is the oldest provincial park in Ontario and definitely a must-see! It is extremely popular in any season. Spring and… Continue reading Algonquin Provincial Park Hiking Guide
Hey guys! Welcome to the first of the Ontario Provincial Park series, where I give you some inside information on the parks and which trails are sure to give you that thrill you’re looking for! Arrowhead Provincial Park is located about 2.5 hours north of Toronto, Ontario, near the town of Huntsville. Despite being overshadowed… Continue reading Arrowhead Provincial Park Hiking Guide
Hey guys! I know Yosemite is a magnificent National Park and of course, you need more than two days (and preferably an in-park campsite) to really take it all in. But if you are short on time here is a list of excellent trails and sights to see that are a MUST for the first… Continue reading Epic Two Day Yosemite Itinerary
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