Exploring the Lava Tubes of Bend, Oregon
Did you know Oregon has 10,000-year-old lava tubes that you can explore near Bend? When visiting the area of Smith Rock in Central Oregon, most itineraries include rock climbing, horseback … Continue Reading
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Daintree Rainforest Dreamtime at the Silky Oaks Lodge
When entering the Daintree Rainforest, of Queensland Australia, one instantly feels transported to another world of luxury. Especially when staying at Silky Oaks Lodge. One minute you are sipping an … Continue Reading
Seven Tips for Stress Free Travel
Let’s face it; the act of travel has become stressful. We go on vacation to get away from the pressures at work and at home, but navigating through the airport … Continue Reading
Photography Tips from the Best Travel Photographers in the World
Ever since I received my first camera, the Canon AE1, when I was 13, I have been drawn to photography. There was something special about being able to capture a … Continue Reading
8 Tips for Safe and Comfortable Winter Trekking
Winter adventure is fun, but it can be dangerous, here are tips for safe and comfortable winter trekking to make the most of your adventure. Winter Trekking Tips Winter is … Continue Reading
A Day in the Life – An Extreme Winter Expedition
Think you can handle a traditional winter expedition trekking through the snow and ice for hours on end? There’s a lot of work involved. Winter trekking is tough and challenging … Continue Reading
Expeditions are Glamorous in Retrospect
As I go through my disjointed notes from our winter trekking expedition to the Missinaibi Headwaters of Northern Ontario, Canada, I had to laugh at some of my sentences. “What … Continue Reading
Things to do in Muskoka in Winter
“They will tear you apart if you call it The Muskokas.” As I referred to it during our lunch in Huntsville. “It is Muskoka, not The Muskokas” as I’ve been … Continue Reading
8 Myths of Solo Travel and What Really Happened to Me
I was a good student in high school–I got perfect grades and never broke a rule or forgot my homework. I also spent my study halls pouring over brochures about … Continue Reading