I was born and raised in Nova Scotia but it wasn’t until I was an adult that I visited the Cabot Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands. I had actually never spent time on Cape Breton island, nonetheless the Cabot Trail. People always told me how beautiful it was and how it was one of their favorite places to visit. …
Vancouver Island has so much to offer from its quaint towns to its glorious nature and rich heritage, there is literally something for everyone here. But British Columbia is probably best known for its outdoors mentality and laid-back attitude. To reach Vancouver Island from the mainland you can either take the ferry (I recommend this) or you can take a …
Great Sand Dunes National Park is by far the most unique national park I have been to. It is so completely unlike the others. As I drove up towards the park, still several miles out I could see it in the distance. I shock of white in the middle of nothing but green and mountain. At first I had to …
One of the best things about visiting Yellowstone National Park is being able to witness its incredible wildlife. There are a ton of docuseries and documentaries about the wildlife of this country’s oldest national park but there is nothing like witnessing it firsthand. So, what kinds of wildlife might you encounter during a trip to Yellowstone National Park and where …
Everyone knows Prince Edward Island for Anne of Green Gables and PEI muscles, but less people know it for its nearly empty red sand beaches and breathtaking ocean vistas. I lived in PEI for 7 years while I completed my masters and veterinary degrees and was spoiled by the red sandy beaches with the red sandstone cliffs, the rolling dunes, …
*This is a collaborative post When it comes to travel, many people tend to flock to popular destinations like Paris, Bali, or New York City. While these more mainstream destinations offer incredible experiences, countless hidden gems around the world offer equally amazing, if not more unique experiences – with fewer people. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the most …
Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the country. There is a ton of options for hiking, from shorter day hikes with great alpine lake views to longer backpacking trips. One of the most popular and scenic places to spend the day is along the Bear Lake Road Corridor. Here you can explore multiple …
I think that anyone with a serious love of wildlife has Africa on their bucket list. It is the mecca, one of the last places on earth to witness species of that magnitude in their natural setting. I was extremely fortunate to have visited South Africa, specifically Durban, as a graduate student. One of my conferences was being held in …
The Turks and Caicos islands are great place to get away and escape the winter months. The crystal clear water, the perfect weather, and being on the beach. We went to Turks and Caicos to escape the winter and were not disappointed. We booked a condotel (yeah, I didn’t know what that was either) but it was the perfect choice. …
There is a lot of data out there that getting out into nature is good for our mental health. And it is. A short hike on an easy trail is a great way to explore nature as beginner hikers. You don’t have to be hiking the Pacific Crest Trail to be a hiker or to even enjoy nature. There are …