John and I finally got around to doing the Southfork Lakes hike. It’s been on my wish list since our son did it about four years ago. Two summers ago, we were thwarted by smoke, but I have no other excuses on why it took us so long. On the day we hiked in late …
Back in December last year, we originally planned to visit Qatar but ended up in the UAE instead. On the way back to Frankfurt, we flew with Qatar Airways and had a very good experience in their business class Q-Suite. Still thinking of visiting Qatar, we decided to fly with Qatar Airways again the following …
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How do you protect wild places if you’ve never spent time in them? Without being exposed to nature, how do you foster a love for it? Those are two of my big concerns with the population at large as I get older. Backpacking with kids – specifically my two granddaughters that are 3 and 4 …
Locals already know what a fabulous hike the North Head Trail is, one that’s likely been in use since the 1500’s. The trail takes you from the Battery neighbourhood within the city of St. John’s up to the Signal Hill National Historic Site, officially a distance of 1.7 kilometres one way. If you’re staying downtown, …
Beautiful Lacombe County is in Alberta’s picturesque heartland – roughly halfway between Calgary and Edmonton. The county is home to scenic multi-use trails, mostly quiet backroads, along with a heavy dose of rural charm and exceptionally friendly people. If you’re after a peaceful escape, I recommend a two-day bike trip in Lacombe County with stops …
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