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Chasing Icebergs in Newfoundland

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7 Favourite Hikes in the Rockies

The Rockies are a hiker’s paradise - especially in the summer months. Here’s 7 of my favourite hikes, complete with photography tips to help you plan your next Rockies adventure.

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Fall Travel Inspiration in Alberta

Alberta in fall is such a magical place. The air is crisp and the colours are a rich golden and warm orange. It’s the perfect time to connect with the beauty of our natural environment. Here are some of the things I recommend doing if you’re visiting Alberta in the fall season!

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Winter Wonderland in the Canadian Rockies

Frozen lakes, frosted mountains, icy streets, fairytale castles and snow-globe towns — if there ever was a winter wonderland, Banff National Park would be it.

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Road Trip Tips

First time road tripping? We’ve all been there! Being on the open road can be such an enriching experience, taking a slower pace to explore small towns, see local sights, connect with nature and find hidden gems. Here’s a few tips I’ve learned from my many trips on the road!

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Aitutaki

Nestled in the waters of the Pacific Ocean lies a tiny island called Aitutaki. A part of the Cook Islands, this paradise is home to some of the most pristine of sands, dreamiest lagoons and lush underwater life. Here’s some of what to expect, see and do in this dreamscape.

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South Island by Campervan (Winter)

You may be thinking — campervanning? In the dead of winter? Why?!

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South Australia & the Outback

South Australia is varied in it’s landscapes - from crystal clear, white sand beaches to opal mines, lunar landscapes and rusted deserts. This was my first visit and I was looking forward to all the dreamscapes that awaited me.

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Winter in Japan — Kyoto

This one is a whopper of a post! Mainly because Kyoto was such a dream to me. There is so much to see and do here, and so much culture reminiscent of old Japan.

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Winter in Japan — Osaka

Osaka is the second largest city in Japan, known for it’s food, architecture and night life. The city is great to wander around in, day or night.

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Winter in Japan — Gifu Prefecture

Especially breathtaking in winter, Gifu Prefecture was my favourite spot to visit in Japan and if I had known then how this experience was, I think I would have spent even more days exploring this region.