Hiking up Windy Joe Mountain is a great introduction to Manning Provincial Park. This trail follows an old road, so it is pretty wide, with a not-too-crazily-steep gradient. This makes it pretty perfect for snowshoeing, although I have a feeling it’d be a fun walk at any time of year. The trail finishes at a fire lookout with a cool building, a historic fire-locator and epic views. I had made plans to go hiking with the lovely Lisa from West…
When I was little, I was convinced that fairies live in bluebell woods. My parents (and grandparents) would take us walking in the stunning bluebell woods in Devon, and I was always blown away by how magical woodlands can look when covered in a pretty purple carpet of flowers. I still think walking through gorgeous bluebell-covered woodland walks is one of the best possible things to do in spring. Over a quarter of the planet’s bluebells are located around the…
Vancouver is a pretty awesome place to live. I mean it is a city full of tasty food and friendly people, surrounded by mountains and beaches. It is also fun to visit this city as a tourist. My first suggestion for the best things to do in Vancouver is obviously going to include some hikes. Still, not everyone loves hiking, so I thought I’d write up a list of the best things to do for a perfect weekend in Vancouver….
New Zealand is amazing! It is a country with ridiculously beautiful and varied scenery, unique animals and birds, as well as tasty wine and coffee. I was expecting to love the mountainous areas and the crazily-blue glacial lakes. However I also fell in love with the pretty beaches, epic volcanic landscapes and hobbit-esque green countryside. Our New Zealand itinerary might be good for other people that like pretty views and hikes! This page links to all my Kiwi blog posts,…