Campbell River – Hikes and Highlights Campbell River is a charming town on the east coast of Vancouver Island that is a great area to visit for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The area is well known as a destination for fishing; It is normally described as the "Salmon Capital of the World."…

Netanyahu's framing here is that Israel is "civilized" while Gaza isn't. He casts the genocide as a "just war with just means" against a foe he dehumanizes. Not quite the "civilized" approach.

I’m not asexual, but if the rest of the world were JK Rowling I could see the appeal.

Canyon View trail to Elk Falls If you are staying at the Quinsam Campground within Elk Falls Provincial Park, there are a few lovely trails to explore while you are there. We really liked the Canyon View trail that meanders along the Campbell River through the impressive Canyon that has been…

Crawford: I never could have imagined that I'd be taking on the richest man in the world for justice in Wisconsin. And we won.

Camping at Elk Falls Provincial Park One of the nicest front country campgrounds we've stayed at on Vancouver Island is the beautiful Quinsam Campground within Elk Falls Provincial Park. It's a pretty large campground, so it's not crazily hard to book AND even has 5 sites that are first come first…

Love this post. I am such a fan of the humble mamachari. I wish we had something like that (cheap but decent bikes) for sale here in Canada. holiday-golightly.com/mamachari/

Elk Falls – Campbell River One of the most impressive (and easy to reach) waterfalls on Vancouver Island is Elk Falls near Campbell River. This is a gorgeous location surrounded by old growth forest. You'll be able to visit three waterfalls in one trip, but the main Elk Falls is the star of the…

Telegraph Cove – Hopefully bouncing back Telegraph Cove was one of the most lovely spots we visited in the North of Vancouver Island. We loved the quaint village feel, the coffee and snacks and the amaaaazing whale museum. Tragically on December 31st 2024, a fire broke out tat destroyed a third of…

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Nel’s Bight to Cape Scott Lighthouse This lovely hike will take you to a picturesque lighthouse at the far northwestern tip of Vancouver Island. It is likely that you'll be greeted with fog, rather than epic views BUT it is is still a fun adventure. The trail starts from the lovely Nel's Bight…

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Have you ever considered staying in an all inclusive holiday resort on your own?? Pros and Cons of All-Inclusive Resorts For Solo Travellers justonepassport.com/2024/11/25/p...

I love NZ (I agree, their fish and chips is even better than the UK...) New Zealand Travel Guide meanderingmac.com/new-zealand-...

Some goooorgeous spots here!! Where To Stay In Sonoma: 20 Best Places To Stay (By A Pro) imaginetravelco.com/where-to-sta...

Costa Rica looks surprisingly amazing with kids (if they are adventurous little 'uns!!) www.adventuroustastes.com/costa-rica-w...

Looks like even more fun than pancake day!! :) outsiderodyssey.com/beginners-gu...

Cape Scott Trail to Nel’s Bight The Cape Scott trail is a fun backpacking trip that'll allow you to walk to the northwesterly tip of Vancouver Island. The most popular place to camp along the way is the beautiful beach called Nel's Bight. This area is known for it's gorgeous wild coastline, mud…

An interesting (if stressful read) It's one of those places that everyone should visit at some point. :( foreverlostintravel.com/auschwitz-da...

Such a good post. It's fun to explore like a local and eat too much brunch! curiositysavestravel.com/munich-hipst...

San Josef Bay – Backcountry Camping Could this be Vancouver Island's most beautiful beach? San Josef Bay is a gorgeous sandy beach on the northwest of Vancouver Island in Cape Scott Provincial Park. You do need to hike in to this beach BUT the trail is short and very easy, so much so that some…

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Little Huson Caves – Vancouver Island If you fancy a mini adventure on the drive North towards Port Hardy and Cape Scott on Vancouver Island; Consider stopping at Little Huson Caves in the Nimpkish Valley. This little regional park features incredible karst geology with caves, a natural bridge and…

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Today is the day you can book campsites for the Amaaaaazing Rockwall trail (in Kootenay National Park.) Who's going for it this year? www.awalkandalark.com/rockwall-tra...

Mount Becher – Vancouver Island The hike up Mount Becher is one of the fabulous hikes on the edge of Strathcona Provincial Park in BC. The trail starts from the old Forbidden Plateau ski area, and has gorgeous views of the Straight of Georgia on the way up. Once you've made it into the alpine,…

Stocking Creek & Elliots Beach Park – Ladysmith Stocking Creek and Elliots Beach Park are two lovely places to explore near Ladysmith on Vancouver Island in Canada. Stocking Creek Falls was the highlight of our walk through the lush forest in the park. But as we visited on a hot day; We also…

Nice to see Jorts over here :)

Stoney Hill – Vancouver Island Stoney Hill is one of those magical locations where an easy trail will lead you to spectacular views. This family friendly route is close to Duncan on Vancouver Island. The best part is, the trail winds along the bluffs above the Sansum Narrows, so instead of hiking…

Is there a way to have Google show me less Musk related news on my phone notifications? (I'm so bored of seeing his opinions about everything)

SCOOP: Instagram blocked teens from searching LGBTQ-related content for months. Posts with LGBTQ+ hashtags were hidden under Meta's “sensitive content” policy which restricts "sexually suggestive content", Meta said they are fixing this “error” after I reached out for comment.

Such a gorgeous shoreline!! Connecticut’s shoreline and inland waters offer some of the most scenic and peaceful spots in the state, and its state parks are the perfect places to take in these views. dailylifetravels.com/ct-state-par...

Guide to Grouse Mountain Grouse Mountain is Vancouver's most famous mountain; It is the second most-climbed mountain in the world (after Mount Fuji.) An average of 370,000 hikers make it up each year according to Metro Vancouver Regional Parks! Marc and I have now visited this mountain oodles of…

Spending loads of money to remove cycle lanes is such a weird choice. This game sounds depressing though, thanks Doug. velo.outsideonline.com/urban/thanks...

Looking at how much I recorded hiking/running/walking in 2024: 81 hikes (covering 663km and 17044m elevation gain) 28 runs (128km and 1808m elevation gain) 35 walks (368km and 2444m elevation gain) Not a massive year, but at least I hiked/walked 1000km+.

CATS ON THE LONDON UNDERGROUND 🚇 PHOTO /1 There seems to be an increasing number of feline travellers on the London Underground network. I've now encountered enough cats to make a thread! I met Tony the Cat, with Cat Trainer Mohammed at Walthamstow Central Station. They regularly travel the tube!

I messed up yesterday. We hiked up a teeny mountain, but didn't leave enough time to hike back before it got dark/the gates closed... So we had to run 5km back. My husband was so mad. Belcarra Mountain is a gorgeous trail and easy to reach from Vancouver. Just give yourself enough time!

I love this part of Spain. The mountains around Vall de Boi are incredible. Best Weekend Trips from Barcelona, Spain atlifestylecrossroads.com/20-amazing-p...

Oooh - For folks in the States that want to start the year with a guided hike? What a fab program! www.surprisinggetaways.com/post/first-d...

If you normally like to travel slowly, this is still a fab sounding day trip. Perfect One Day in Milan Italy Itinerary for Slow Travellers - go.shr.lc/3DxFweu

Really lovely way to spend a day! Catalina Island, California - A Charming City Break bylandandsea.me/2018/06/cata...

Oooh such a fab area for epic road trips! www.allabouttheadventures.com/blog/10-day-...

Sasquatch Snowshoeing – Old Yeller Trail Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Vancouver! It has been raining every day, so we decided to escape the rain by driving to Sasquatch Resort on the edge of the Fraser Valley to the East of Vancouver for Christmas day. This was the first time we'd been…

We headed up into the snow at Sasquatch Resort for Christmas day - It was the best snowshoeing conditions (but pretty tough to walk in all that powder.)

Woooah - today I went to Quarry Rock (Deep Cove near Vancouver) with my friend and we had the views all to ourselves! Last time I went there were 100+ people, so it was a nice surprise!

Botanical Beach Loop – Vancouver Island Botanical Beach is one of the most interesting beaches to explore near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island. This coastline is un-tamed, full of wildlife and a pleasure to explore. If you follow the Botanical Beach Loop hike described below, you will get to see…

Wowza!! Laguna de los Tres looks incredible - well, all these hikes do! El Chalten Hiking Guide: 5 Best Day Hikes nomadnoproblem.com/el-chalten-h...

Flying with a little un sounds stressful, but here are some good tips before the holidays... www.allabouttheadventures.com/blog/10-tips...

Sheringham Point Lighthouse – Vancouver Island Sheringham Point Lighthouse is a historical landmark on the Juan de Fuca straight, near the community of Shirley on Vancouver Island, BC. Getting to this picturesque spot is a short drive from the highway, then a super short walk. The lighthouse…

I love the sound of this one. Steeper ascent in this direction, but less technical descent. Just how we like it.. The mountains are STUNNING! Peak of the Balkans: Hiking from Valbona to Theth vanderlustjourney.com/2024/10/07/p...