Monteverde was not initially on my list of places to visit in Costa Rica. I was already planning to visit La Fortuna, and for some reason, I thought the two places were be quite similar. Andres, a local working at my hostel in Manuel Antonio, convinced me otherwise. “It’s the most beautiful place in Costa […]
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After a few days of relaxing on the beach and getting settled to the Pura Vida life in Playa Jaco, I was ready to move on to the next leg of my journey – Manuel Antonio. Hiking, beaches, waterfalls, wildlife, Manuel Antonio offers travelers a plethora of experiences that no Costa Rican vacation is complete
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My one year sabbatical begins in Costa Rica. Bordered by two oceans – the Pacific to the West, and the Atlantic on the East – the tiny nation of Costa Rica occupies less than 1% of the world’s landmass, but is home to a whopping 5% of the world’s biodiversity! For four years in a
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As global vaccinations rise and the world prepares to re-open, you may be starting to think of travel again. Whether it’s an all-inclusive resort, or a backpacking adventure; a beach vacation is a great way to test out the travel waters again – especially those of us who have not had a break from cold
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One of the last trips I did right before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the world was a one-week island hopping adventure in the Maldives in early 2020. The Maldives are a nation comprised of 1192 islands that lie in 26 atolls (islands within a coral reef chain) in the Indian Ocean that lie approximately
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The Sunshine Coast trail is an impressive 180KM backcountry hiking trail that stretches from Sarah Point in Desolation Sound to Saltery Bay on the Sunshine Coast. The trail features 14 huts – making it the longest hut-to-hut hiking trail in North America. The trail and huts are all free to use, and do not require
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After some shorter, beginner-friendly overnight paddling adventures at Widgeon Creek and Twin Islands, Jens and I were ready to take on a longer kayak camping adventure. While there are no shortages of water-based adventures near Vancouver; there is a very small margin for error when dealing with the ocean, tides and currents; so after some
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A short boat ride away from Vancouver is a beautiful island full of gorgeous ocean vistas, peaceful forested trails, and wonderful people brimming with laid-back island vibes. Bikepacking on Salt Spring offers a plethora of experiences. From oceanside camping at Ruckle Park, to various wineries, breweries and farm-to-table dining experiences thanks to the local small-scale
Murtle Lake is the largest canoe-only lake in North America. This pristine L-shaped lake – home to some amazing trout-fishing – is located in Wells Gray provincial park – approximately a 7-8 hour drive northeast of Vancouver, near Mount Robson – highest point of the Canadian Rockies. In late-June 2021, during one of the
In 2022, I’ll be pausing my largely 9-to-5 life to take a sabbatical year. I’ll be essentially taking a paid leave of absence – on what is called a “deferred salary leave” from my job to go travel for a year. When I tell people about my plan to take a break from my life
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