I’ve lived out of a backpack for two 6-month stints, and I am by no means an expert, but I think I have a good grasp on where to start when beginning to pack. For me, opening up my expansive closet and trying to pick from my assorted items of clothing is both tedious and overwhelming. [Read more…] about Tips & Tricks for Packing for a Long Trip
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Exploring Jasper
Instead of spending our last 2 days off at home, Ryan and I decided to take advantage of what may be the last of the warm weather, and take a road trip to Jasper. Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Jasper seemed like the perfect mountain town for a road trip getaway. [Read more…] about Exploring Jasper
Switzerland: Chocolate & Mountains
After 2 months traveling through Europe, Switzerland was a breath of fresh air. Why? Two words: chocolate and mountains. In all the seriousness, the chocolate is awesome, and the Swiss Alps are undeniably beautiful, but they are literally a breath of fresh air, and this is what I loved most about Switzerland. We had spent a lot of time in big cities, so it was nice to slow it down and get back to nature. [Read more…] about Switzerland: Chocolate & Mountains
Thailand & the Thai Islands
Thailand, known as the Land of Smiles, was somewhere that I wanted to go for a long time. It was the one place that I had really heard about before embarking on our SE Asia adventure, and perhaps the driving force for going to Asia. We began our SE Asia adventure in Bangkok, and I think it is safe to say that between being jet lagged and overwhelmed, we were extremely out of our comfort zones. [Read more…] about Thailand & the Thai Islands
Jumping off stuff in New Zealand
As I sat down to write today, I thought to myself, “what inspires me right now? What do I want to write about?” Staring out my window at the beautiful Rocky Mountains, I was taken back to a place with equally as incredible views: New Zealand. [Read more…] about Jumping off stuff in New Zealand
Angkor Wat & a bit of Cambodia
Being back home and working full time makes it difficult for me to find both the time and motivation to sit down and write about a past adventure. When recounting old travel memories, I feel a pull that seems to resonate deep within my physical self to pack a bag and leave on my next adventure. I’m slowly finding ways to find the inspiration to write about the amazing travel experiences I have had from the comfort of my beautiful home in Canmore, without wanting to drive straight to the airport in search of that next adventure. It’s coming slowly…. [Read more…] about Angkor Wat & a bit of Cambodia