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There are an endless amount of hikes to do in Strathcona Provincial Park. If you’re looking for something easily accessible, not extra strenuous up a mountain, but still enjoying alpine surroundings, then this loop is for you. Located on the Forbidden Plateau near Courtenay on Vancouver Island, there are many day and multi-day hikes of…
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If you’re in Powell River and looking for waterfalls galore, this hike is a must do. The hike is best from late Fall-Spring when the waterfalls are in their full glory, as they decrease to only a trickle in the summertime (making them great, but pretty cold swimming holes). Located on a section of the…
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Not going to lie, Koh Chang was not our first choice of islands during our visit to Thailand. Unfortunately due to very bad storms, the southwest islands were in a state of emergency, and we decided to visit an island on the other side of the country. It turned out to be the perfect and…
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Famous for it’s extraordinary cave systems and underground rivers, Phong Nha has some of the largest caves in the world and is an interesting stop through your trip through Vietnam! Now a Unesco World Heritage Site, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has the oldest karst mountains in Asia, formed about 400 million years ago. You…
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Cat Ba Island is located just off the coast of Hai Phong City in northern Vietnam, and is the largest island in the Cat Ba Archipelago. 2-3 days is best for visiting Cat Ba, and a great alternative to the busy and tourist packed city of Ha Long. From Cat Ba Island you can explore…
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Off the beaten path on Vancouver Island, lies the Koksilah Ancient Forest. About 7km west of Shawnigan Lake, you will find a small grove of old growth Douglas firs still standing along the Koksilah River. If you’re looking to get away from the busier Cathedral Grove and Avatar Grove, then this trip is a must.…
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It’s hard to believe the blue colour of the water at this lake is even real! Located a short drive from Courtenay on Vancouver Island, this rugged but fairly short hike is guaranteed to take your breath way. One of the most beautiful lakes on Vancouver Island, no editing is needed here, it really is…
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If you’re in the Nanaimo area on Vancouver Island and looking for something to do for the day or weekend, take the 20 min ferry ride over to Gabriola! The island is filled with amazing sandstone formations, plenty of beaches to choose from, and hikes of various difficulty levels. Here is an adventure filled guide…
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Hidden on the west side of Vancouver Island lies a forgotten and rarely maintained Provincial Park with some of the biggest giants you will ever encounter. Some of the old growth sitkas in this forest are over 95m tall and 800 years old, along with cedars believed to be over 1000 years old! If you’re…
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Have a few days (or months) in Cairns and looking for things to do? Consider heading over to Fitzroy Island! It’s only a 45min ride aboard the Fitzroy Flyer from Cairns. I was lucky enough to volunteer at the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre on the island once a week during my 5 months in Cairns so…