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September 1, 2018

No stopping us-The best Canadian road trip

Drive halfway across Canada they said. In a rebuilt car from 1966 they said. It’ll be fun they said…. it'll be the best Canadian road trip.. Ok… it was tons of fun and yes, my boyfriend Chris and I went on a road trip from Portage la Prairie in Manitoba to Annacis Island in Vancouver. And yes we drove the whole way in a 1966 Ford Fairlane rebuilt by Chris. A 2200 km trip in a car that was driven maybe 4 times in short go's didn’t give me the greatest confidence but we made it… just... but I’ll get to that soon. Also, before I start, I called her Bla[...]

February 6, 2018

Ultimate Guide to hiking Roy’s Peak

Your guide to hiking Roy's Peak in Wanaka, New Zealand.

January 30, 2018

Hollywood in Hope– Visiting the Othello Tunnels in Hope, BC

He’s got to get away. John runs as fast as can until he reaches a cliff and heaves himself down. Rocks are slipping. His hands are sweating. Looking below, the river is moving so fast, it is mad, it’d suck anything in. He hears the sound of a helicopter. They’re coming for him. Johns toned and muscular military body is sweating. He’s just hanging there. Nowhere to go. Shots fired. His hand slips. They’re getting closer and the gun is pointed right at him, he has to do something… he lets go. No Rambo nooo!! Maybe it’s just me, but I happen to think[...]

January 20, 2018

Turquoise blues and mountain views

Moraine and Louise.. no I’m not talking about some kind of sequel and replacing Thelma but given the amazingness of these lakes (yes I made up a word), if they were people they’d be just as badass as the two wild ladies from the 90s. And just like those adventure seekers stuck together, in my mind so does these two lakes. They’re practically lake neighbours anyways. If you’re in Banff you can’t see one lake and not the other. This is why. Exhibit A Lake Louise Quite possibly one of the worlds’ most instagammed lakes. I wonder why right?... ha! I pr[...]

January 16, 2018

Prairie girl turned mountain climber?

Ok so I'm not out climbing Everest or anything but for this girl who grew up on flatter than flat prairie land I can honestly say sometimes it almost feels like it! Ahh feel the burn! I know you're laughing at me. I'm laughing at me too. One day I'll get used to the 'steep' grades or what I consider to be steep. I'm slowly working my way up... literally. I’ve spent quite a bit of time hiking since I’ve been here in the South Island. One hike/walk a weekend. I hate the gym and I love chocolate. I don’t like weights but I like amazing views so my alter[...]