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Sea Kayaking in Blue Rocks, Nova Scotia
I’m in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia this week visiting some family. I figured that I couldn’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the Atlantic coastline from my favorite vantage point. Pleasant Paddling is a sea kayaking tour company based in Blue Rocks: a small fishing village about 10 minutes from Lunenburg and an hour from Halifax. They…
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Hiking in Lion’s Head
Lion’s Head is a tiny town on the Bruce Peninsula, about a 3.5 hour drive northwest of Toronto. On the way to (but much less famous than) Tobermory, it offers an off-the-beaten-path way to enjoy the area’s stunning bluffs and crystal clear water. James and I recently made a long weekend visit to the area…
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Paddling Temagami
With over 250,000 lakes, Ontario is a paddler’s paradise. Recently, James and I finally made it up to Temagami: a small community just past North Bay (about 5 hours north of Toronto) that is home to many beautiful interconnected lakes. We could have brought our kayak, but we decided to be walking Canadian stereotypes and…
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Should You Rent a Scooter in Thailand?
The decision of whether or not to rent a scooter really depends on where you are in Thailand. Major cities like Bangkok have specific rules for how scooters are supposed to behave that can be confusing and overwhelming to non-locals. Things are much more relaxed in rural areas. In Koh Lanta for example, you can…
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Singapore’s Southern Ridges Hike
One of the things that makes Singapore feel so modern is its impressive prioritization of green space. The Southern Ridges is a continuous 10km hike that takes you on a journey through several of Singapore’s best parks. It consists mostly of paved pedestrian paths, including walkways through the treetops that overlook the city, as well…
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Phang Nga Bay Kayaking Tour
Thailand is full of beautiful kayaking opportunities. But, this small group tour around Phang Nga Bay takes the cake. Not only was this day trip the highlight of our time in Phuket, but it was the best overall kayaking experience that James and I had during our three months in Thailand. Phang Nga Bay is…