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Month: August 2018

Weekend Getaway to Hornby Island

Weekend Getaway to Hornby Island

Last weekend we escaped the smokey shores of Vancouver for a mini holiday on the beautiful Hornby Island! This little Island is just off Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It is a pretty place to explore and great for seeing amazing sunrises and sunsets! It was Marc and my first trip to both Vancouver island, and Hornby Island and although I loved our time there, I learned a few tips that I’d love to share! Hopefully this post will…

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Walking around the world – Loos with Views

Walking around the world – Loos with Views

When I first started this blog, my mum mentioned it is always good to know about the facilities on walks. So, in the last few years I have really started to notice how good the outhouses can be when we walk around the world. Without really trying, I have amassed a collection of loos with views! I figured it might be fun to share the most terrific toilets, worthy washrooms and brilliant bogs! I’ve listed these in order of how…

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Whistler Hikes – Brandywine Mountain

Whistler Hikes – Brandywine Mountain

Last weekend I went hiking through the clouds with a lovely group of Wanderung hikers. Our plan was to walk up to the beautiful Brandywine Meadows, and then continue with a scramble up Brandywine Mountain. It was a misty, cloudy day, and we could taste smoke in the air, so we didn’t get to see any views at all. Despite that, I had a fantastic time. And now I can’t wait to go back to climb Brandywine Mountain again on…

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Vancouver cycling – getting hit by a car!

Vancouver cycling – getting hit by a car!

If you’re my friend on social media, you probably already know that I had one horrible week in July. I was hit by a car on the way to work, and it totally ruined my beautiful bike. It was a pretty awful experience BUT I learned quite a lot from it, so I figured I should share my new knowledge. Hopefully this will help other cyclists and give you an idea about what to do after you get hit by…

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