The Osprey Fairview 40L is a popular and go-to travel backpack for many minimalist travellers, weekend trippers, digital nomads and backpackers. It is compact enough for (most) airline carry-on requirements but spacious enough to fit essentials for short to medium-length trips. It’s a well-designed hybrid… Read More »Osprey Fairview 40: The Most Versatile Women’s Travel Backpack
The Osprey Farpoint 40L is a go-to travel backpack for many minimalist travellers, weekend trippers, digital nomads and backpackers. Compact enough for airline carry-on requirements but spacious enough to fit essentials for short to medium-length trips. It’s a well-designed hybrid between a backpack and a… Read More »Osprey Farpoint 40: The Most Versatile Travel Backpack
If you have seen an aerial postcard of Vancouver, then you most likely have seen Grouse Mountain. The Grouse Grind is a hiking trail famously known for it’s brutal ascent from the base to reach the top. Commonly known as Mother Nature’s Stairmaster, the name… Read More »Grouse Grind: The Most Famous Vancouver Hike
Welcome to a Story Series: Annapurna Part 2. Over the last few months, I have been learning about story craft from ScriptStuff. Mike is an award-winning scriptwriter who tailored the sessions towards a travel blog to teach me the basics of storytelling. I decided to rewrite… Read More »Annapurna Himalaya Trek: Kathmandu to the Annapurna Massif
Welcome to a Story Series: Annapurna. Over the last 3 months, I have taken multiple sessions on Story Craft by ScriptStuff. Mike is an award wining script writer and tailored the sessions for a travel blog to teach me the basics of the story telling.… Read More »Annapurna Adventure: Preparing for the Trek of a Lifetime
Valencia has experienced a surge in tourist popularity over the past few years, offering a more affordable alternative to Barcelona. Valencia provides a mix of modern and ancient architecture, beaches and excellent food. On the other hand, Barcelona is a tourist magnet for good reason.… Read More »The Ultimate Guide To Valencia And Barcelona
Book Review: Ultimate High- My Everest Odyssey by Goran Kropp (& David Lagercrantz) In Ultimate High: My Everest Odyssey, Swedish adventurer Goran Kropp recounts his legendary 1996 expedition: cycling solo from Sweden to Nepal, summiting Mount Everest without bottled oxygen or Sherpa support, and then… Read More »Ultimate High Book Review: Odyssey of Goran Kropp
Quietly situated between it’s larger and better known siblings, Lynn Canyon is a gem for locals looking for a day out in nature. It only took less than a full week of moving to the beautiful Vancouver before we found time to bag our first… Read More »What are the Best Trails in Lynn Canyon and Peak?
Book Review: Beyond Possible: One Soldier, Fourteen Peaks — My Life In The Death Zone by Nimsdai “Nims” Purja In 2019, a mountaineering record wasn’t just bested but absolutely shattered. The race to climb all 14 8000m+ mountains can take people a life time. But… Read More »Nims Purja Book: Beyond Possible- Life in the Death Zone
Sea, City and Summits! Vancouver is the city that balances these landscapes in perfect harmony and makes it an attractive place to live. Canada itself is known for it’s outstanding natural beauty and high quality of life. And the West Coast offers everything from retail… Read More »Vancouver: What makes it a Great Place to live?