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🎒Are you interested in reading more about minimalist packing? ⁣ ⁣ As I pack my things for the Annapurna Circuit trek I realized I’m a bit more knowledgeable and smart about minimalist packing than I was when I did the EBC trek.🤓⁣ ⁣ I was wondering if you would be interested in seeing a minimalist packing blog post or story... or both? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️⁣ ⁣ 📌 What aspect of packing would you like to reduce? I’ll throw out some specific packing tips for ya 💕 . . . . . . . #winterwonderland #forestvibes #travelcanada #travelontario #exploreontario #arrowheadprovincialpark #muskokalife #travelwithme #backpackwithme #wildernessculture #minimalistpacking #minimalistlifestyle #travelhappy #ig_canada #ig_ontario #advancedselfie #coupletravels #forestbathing #wildernessescape #escapewithme #travelblogger #travelphotography #hikergirl #winterhike #hikewithme
Anyone else a fan of winter hikes? ❄️ ⁣ ⁣ I try really hard not to let the cold weather stop me from going out and enjoying nature (as hard as that might be sometimes)🌲⁣ . . . . . . . #winterwonderland #winter❄️ #arrowheadskatingtrail #arrowheadprovincialpark #travelcanada #travelontario #explorecanada #discoverontario #igcanada #travelwithme #dametraveler #advancedselfie #forestvibes #wintervibes #hikewithme #hikeontario #wildernessculture #wildernessnation #exploredreamdiscover #backpackwithme
Is minimalist packing for long treks even possible?⁣ ⁣ In 2018 I prepared to do the 🇳🇵Everest base camp trek with every intention to carry my own damn bag, which meant I would need to pack lightly. 🏔 ⁣ ⁣ I managed to get down to the bare bones of things but on the trek I realized I was missing a few key things that would have been handy to have (sunscreen & lotion I’m looking at you 👀)⁣ I found it extremely hard to take things out of my bag and even ended up putting some stuff back before I left. 🙈⁣ ⁣ Now as I’m planning Annapurna Circuit 🇳🇵 with @blairvmeeks I’m finding it a breeze to gather items and remove what’s unnecessary! 🌬 ⁣ I’ll share some tips on how to pack for a trek tomorrow! ⁣ 📌 What’s your packing style? . . . . . . #winterwonderland #couplestravel #travelphotography #travelgram #travelhappy #travelholic #forestvibes #travelontario #explorecanada #travelcanada #tripplanning #minimalist #minimalistpacking #packlightly #advancedselfie #dancewithme #snowyday #wintervibes #forestbathing #travelcoupledestinations #travelcouplesinspiration #canadagram #canadatrip #ontario_adventures #discoverontario
I don’t have anything in particular to say today but I hope you have a lovely weekend! 🥂💕 📌Any fun weekend plans? . . . . . . . #iceskating #arrowheadskatingtrail #arrowheadprovincialpark #hikergirl #travwithme #backpackwithme #weekendgetaway #travelcanada #travelontario #ontariotrails #wildernessculture #getoutstayout #travelhappy #dametraveler #shegoessolo #weekendmood #winterwonderland #forestbathing #forestvibes
Arrowhead Provincial park has many winter activities if you’re craving some winter wonderland ❄️⁣ They offer an amazing skating trail ⛸⁣ Snow showing ⁣ Cross country skiing ⛷ ⁣ Tubing ⁣ And many hiking trails! Being 2.5 hours north of Toronto there’s no excuse not to go!⁣ ⁣ 📌Stay tunes for an updated story highlight on Arrowhead Provincial Park! . . . . . . . #arrowheadskatingtrail #arrowheadprovincialpark #travelcanada #travelontario #winterwonderland #wintersports #hikewithme #iceskating #travelwithme #backpackwithme #explorecanada #exploreontario #wildernessculture #hikergirl #getoutstayout #getoutandexplore #travelhappy
Im finally back after a month of not posting! Did I go somewhere? ✈️ 🤔 ⁣ ⁣ Nope, I was just enjoying not having the pressure of feeling like I need to post. Instagram’s engagement and algorithm really suck lately and I needed a break. ⁣ It was so much better to interact with you guys instead! 💕⁣ ⁣ This weekend I visited Arrowhead provincial park and their famous skating trail! ⛸⁣ ⁣ 📌 Can you skate? Have you tried it? . . . . . . #arrowheadskatingtrail #arrowheadprovincialpark #travelcanada #travelontario #beautifuldestinations #beautifulontario #ig_canada #ig_ontario #winterwonderland #iceskater #travelwithmeaning #wintergetaway #forestphotography #forestbathing #foresttherapy #backpackwithme #dametraveler #naturephotography #nature_perfection #wildernessculture #hikergirls #wildernessnation #hikewithme #advancedselfie #nature_seekers
Have you ever encountered elitists while trip planning? 💎✈️ ⁣ Elitists are essentially people who think that there is only one way to travel, hike or experience something and they can be a big pain in the ass. 😤 ⁣ ⁣ They see whats on the surface and make snap judgement about the type of person you are, without getting to know the situation. They aren't helpful 🚫.⁣ ⁣ This mindset does nothing but deter otherwise interested people from travelling in a way that makes them happy. ⁣ ⁣ I move to start calling em travel snobs but thats just my jaded opinion 😂⁣ ⁣ Thoughts? ⁣ . . . . . . . #travelhappy #iamtb #travelblogger #dowhatmakesyouhappy #hikergirl #hikemore #monocliffsprovincialpark #hikehappy #happypeoplehike #travelcanada #canadagram #forestvibes #autumnhike #travelontario #autumncolors🍁 #forestchild #wildernessculture #wildernessnation #adventureisoutthere #adventureawaits #travelwithme
🌈⭐️ Did you know?.....⁣ ⁣ 🇨🇦 Southern Ontario has 100’s (if not 1000’s) of beautiful hiking trails and the majority are within 1-3 hour drive from Toronto? ⁣ (And dont even get me started on Northern Ontario 🌲🥾)⁣ ⁣ So what are you waiting for? Get outside! ⁣ . . . . . . . #hikergirl #hikerlife #autumnvibes🍁 #autumnleaves #autumncolors🍁 #canadagram #canadatravel #travelontario #monocliffsprovincialpark #fallhike #wildernessculture #wildernessnation #exploretheearth #explorewithme #backpackwithme #forestvibes #ig_canada #travblogger #iamtb #travelwithme #travelhappy #lovenaturesbeauty #naturelover #nature_pics
Mono Cliffs is one of the best and closest provincial parks to Toronto! It makes the best day trip! 🍁 ⁣ Learn more about Mono Cliffs and other places to check out in my Canada story highlight on my profile! 🇨🇦 . . . . . . . #hikergirl #hikerbabes #hikealldamnday #autumnvibes🍁 #autumnleaves #fallcolors #monocliffsprovincialpark #hikeontario #hikecanada #canadagram #travelontario #travelcanada #exploretheoutdoors #wildernessculture #wilderness #adventureisoutthere #adventurelife #explorer #iamtb #travelblogger #naturephotography #naturescape #naturelovers #advancedselfie

Oh Hey!

Thank’s for stopping by my blog, I hope you enjoy reading about my adventures! I love to write about solo, budget and sustainable travel! I also have a soft spot for finding hidden gems when I travel ;)

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– Amanda

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