The phrase wild camping has always seemed to me to be a bit of a juxtaposition. The ‘camping’ part evokes memories of foldaway chairs, instant hot chocolate and playing cards…
Adventure Travel for Women: 20+ Awesome Tips from Outdoors Experts
Adventure travel for women can be empowering, liberating, and exhilirating! Get all the tips you need from our outdoor travel experts on hiking, backpacking, camping, glamping, and more. Getting outdoors…
Desert Rave for One: Solo Camping in Argentina
Solo camping in Argentina turned into quite the adventure for Anna Richards. She shares her experience plus plenty of advice if you want to strike out on your own grand…
Get Outdoors: Tips for Trail Etiquette
Image by Paige Trubatch. As travelers, we know all too well that sometimes even the best-laid plans go awry. And, sometimes, this universal principle manifests in a rare groups of hooligans…
DIY Bug Repellent for Your Next Outdoor Travel Adventure
Get ready for outdoor explorations, and mosquitoes, with a homemade DIY repellent. Image by Jill Robinson. The weather is improving in my little corner of North America, and that means hiking,…
Peace Corps Wishlist: The Top 3 Practical Things I Wish I Had as a Volunteer
Pulling water from this well every time I wanted to bathe made me much less likely to want to spend two buckets on washing my hair. Image by Samantha Marangell….
Camping, Condoms, Dirndls: 7 Oktoberfest Tips for Newbies
Samantha (center) and her flat mates at Oktoberfest! Image courtesy of Samantha Marangell. The trip started out as chaotic as it would end, complete with sleeping on floors, missed connections,…
The Perfect Weekend Trip: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut
The Rankin hamlet at sundown. Image by Anubha Momin. This summer my boyfriend Justin spent most of his time on duty travel, flying over Nunavut in a helicopter for work….
5 Ways to Bring Vintage to Your Vacation
Take a break from modern. Image from Flickr user Rupert Ganzer (Kodak Retina Film advertising). The ‘dog days of summer’ are upon us, when everyone rushes to enjoy the sun…
Relaxing With Nature in Norfolk County
The beautiful Port Dover in Norfolk County. Photo credit: Ryan Wright Have you ever been to Norfolk County? If this charming part of Southern Ontario isn’t on your radar, it…
Denali National Park, Alaska: 5 Steps Off the Beaten Path
Explore Denali! Video courtesy of Natalie Morawietz and Infinite Adventures. Most likely you have heard about Denali National Park in Alaska. It is home to the highest peak in North…
8 Tips for Eco-Camping
How to make sure that you are not harming the environment, if you are camping on your travels. Photo credit: Flickr user languitar Camping is one of the oldest and simplest…
My Top Five National Parks in North America
“I will explore and discover the natural world and other cultures wherever I go” –Kenai Fjords National Park Junior Ranger oath #5: Arches National Park: Mars on Earth! On my…
Home Is Where Your Bunk Is…
Two years ago I went on a trip where I lived on a converted bus for a week and did a tour of America’s National Parks. I had with me…
Crafty Camping
Lakeside campground at Bon Echo Provincial Park, Ontario. 10 tips to help you keep your wallet happy as you enjoy the great outdoors on a great budget When people discuss budget…