Banff!!! When people from abroad think of Canada, this is one of the places they think of. A picturesque place with stunning wildlife, brilliantly blue lakes, amazing hikes, world class skiing and so much more. This is a tourist destination and traveler's paradise no matter what time of the year, and people flock from all over the world to get the perfect Instagram photo. I live four hours away and make trips to Banff all of the time because it is world class. I have been trying off ... Read the Post
3 Day Itinerary for Banff: Ultimate Guide to Exploring Banff National Park
Hiking to Lake Agnes Tea House At Lake Louise
Lake Louise is one of Canada’s top destinations for people from all around the world. Literally, people swarm the boardwalk around this lake throughout the entire year, and people covet a chance to stay on its glistening shores. There is a stereotype that people get out of their cars, walk along the path, take a photo and say goodbye; and in a lot of ways this is completely true. Some people make it a stop, when it could be an adventure! Others choose to explore the area and go further into the b ... Read the Post
Ultimate Guide to Backpacking and Hiking the Berg Lake Trail
There are few backpacking trips as epic or as photographed as the Berg Lake Trail in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. After spending the weekend there, I can say for a fact that it is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. Honestly, the views are out of this world! It was raining from the moment we woke up the day we were going to start Berg Lake, and this is not uncommon! Mount Robson creates its own weather system, and you will more than likely be absolutely drenched at one p ... Read the Post
Alice Springs and Uluru: Journey to Australia’s Red Center
I woke up my last morning in Darwin to my head throbbing and the thought that I needed to make a noon bus (the only one) to Alice Springs and then to Uluru. The bus would take me through the small towns towards the desolate center of Australia, and it would take twenty-three hours! As I looked online to book a ticket with greyhound I made the last-minute decision to catch the one flight a day to Alice Springs because the prices were on par. Qantas is always fun to fly with too! They serve you ... Read the Post
Best Overnight Hikes in Jasper National Park
It is winter now, but that doesn't mean that you can’t start planning your epic adventures for next year already. With reservations right around the corner (okay, okay, I understand that they aren’t coming out until March…) there is no better time to start planning your next hiking adventures in Jasper and around Jasper National Park. That is why I’ve compiled a list of 3 of the best overnight hikes in Jasper. These are good for summer, and range from easy to difficult. Let me tell you when to ... Read the Post
Backpacking to Jacques Lake in Jasper National Park
Jacques Lake Trail is an iconic hike through Jasper's wilderness. It is fairly easy compared to the other hikes surrounding Jasper (like Skyline and Tonquin Valley) but still requires the know how to hike with a heavy pack and set up camp. It is a great introduction to the world of backcountry hiking in Canada. Jacques Lake Trail in Jasper is a must-do if you have a couple of days to explore. Now, I know, I’ve written about Jacques Lake before, but then it was as a day hike. Funny enough, thi ... Read the Post