The Camino is, for many, a spiritual journey. What they don’t tell you, is that the journey begins as soon as you decide you are going. First, you have to decide on which Camino, then which route and how many stages. How many miles can you walk in a day with a backpack holding all …
I had initially planned to spend three weeks touring Newfoundland in July. Icebergs, ocean cliffs, coastal trails, Gros Morne National Park, lighthouses galore! But it didn’t put me in a slightly manic and frenzied planning fit so I knew it was not going to fly. I sat with it for a while in meditation and …
I admit I was curious. Friends posted gorgeous photos on Facebook and I wondered if the treck out to Thetford Mines would be worth it. So I packed a lunch and headed to East Broughton to hike the famed Sentiers des Mineurs, or the Miners’ Trail. History The trails are located about 20 minutes from …
Mont Chauve is a mountain in the Eastern Townships in Quebec. It is part of the Parc National du Mont-Orford, in the town of Orford. The park offers many trails to choose from. Two of which lead to the summit of Mont Chauve. Today I hiked on the Sentier du Ruisseau-David, a 10,6 km trail, …
Mount Pinacle is a mountain located in Coaticook, Quebec Canada. There are 7.8 kilometers of trails on the mountain, which hikers may use free of charge. Experienced rock climbers may scale the face of the hill starting from Lake Lyster. In 2013, part of the hill was closed to rock climbing due to the nesting …
I’m part of an unofficial hiking group on Facebook. In late March, one of the girls said she was going to do a 30-Day Hiking Challenge. For 30 days, she was going to go outside to hike or walk for at least an hour. I thought that was a great idea. And since I just …
On my recent vacation to El Salvador, I was able to get a hiking excursion in and I was not disappointed. Santa Ana volcano is the tallest and most emblematic volcano in El Salvador because of its turquoise lake and 360 degree views from the top. From the rim you have a vantage point over the two …
This is day 5 and final day of my trip to Prince Edward Island. If you haven’t already, check out Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, and Day 4! It was a bit overcast when I woke, but it’s clearing up nicely. I made breakfast and enjoyed the view! Even, made a new friend… Day 5 Today, I’ll be …
This is day 4 of my trip to Prince Edward Island. If you haven’t already, check out Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3! Today, I’ll be driving clockwise along North Cape Coastal Drive. North Cape Coastal Drive offers 350 km of some of the most breathtaking vistas you’ve ever seen! Cruise through seaside fishing villages and learn about Acadian …
This is day 3 of my trip to Prince Edward Island. Click here to read about Day 1 and Day 2. Today I’ll be driving counterclockwise on Points East Coastal Drive. Points East Coastal Drive is 475 kilometers (295 miles) of roads that meander along coastal roadways, through unique harbors and over rolling hills with picturesque …
