Nestled on Florida’s enchanting Gulf Coast, Crystal River is a captivating haven where nature’s wonders and cultural heritage unite. Renowned for its crystal-clear springs and intricate waterways, this city beckons visitors to explore its unique underwater world, teeming with gentle manatees and diverse marine life. Citrus County is known as the “Manatee Capital of the …
If you’re a fan of wilderness canoe trips, head to Woodland Caribou Provincial Park in northwest Ontario. The park, Ontario’s fourth largest, is one of the premium places to paddle in Canada that no one seems to know about. Annual visitation is under 750 people per year yet there are over 2,000 kilometres of canoe routes along with hundreds of unmarked backcountry campsites in over 4,000 square kilometres of unspoiled wilderness. You’re more likely to see a black bear or […]
I visited Luxembourg only because I was in Belgium with a few friends and had a bit of extra time, so I thought to myself, why not explore a new country? Considering how small the country is, it felt that […]
While Belgium doesn’t feature anywhere near my top recommended countries to visit, if you’re in Europe and looking for a typical European experience that combines old towns with cobbled stone streets, medieval architecture, great beer, amazing food, and a fantastic […]
In the winter before Parks Canada backcountry reservations opened, I poured over my topo maps looking for a backcountry trip in Banff National Park I hadn’t done that looked interesting. I ended up choosing a four-day variation of the Sawback Trail hike that started at the Moose Meadows parking lot (near Johnston Canyon) and took us up Johnston Creek Valley, Pusatilla Pass, Baker Lake, and finished at the bottom of the fire road near the Lake Louise Ski Area. It […]