Our next stop was Onomishi, which attracted us with its famous Shimanami Kaido cycling route. However, we couldn’t visit a major body of water and not paddle it, so we also booked a sea kayaking tour. The excursion began on Mukaishima Island, near the Mukaishima Bridge. From there, we made[…]
Although kayaking is popular in Dubrovnik, we thought we might have missed the season for it with our late October visit. That is, until we spotted these through a fortress window. Heeeeyyyy! It turns out that this was the very last weekend for kayak rentals before the office closed up[…]
Today was a stormy, windy day in the Bay of Kotor. Perfect for cuddling up with a good book a cup of tea. Or, you could go kayaking. We’ve had plenty of sunny days in Kotor when we could have done this activity instead (and probably should have). But that[…]
Today, we set out for Gjipe: a small beach near Dhermi, Albania that’s surrounded by canyons. To get there, you can drive to a parking lot at the end of the paved road, and then continue on foot for about 30 minutes. Welcome to Gjipe! Crystal clear water and beautiful[…]
Today was another beautiful day in the paradise that is Ksamil, Albania. We packed up early and headed to the beach for a quick breakfast before some paddling. I wasn’t sure what the kayaking would be like here, because we couldn’t find any real sea kayaks for hire. However, we[…]
Yesterday we flew into sunny Corfu, Greece, which is the real launch point for our semester-long trip through the Balkans. Upon arrival, we were very much not disappointed by the weather or the scenery. We are staying in a hotel near Paleokastritsa: the part of the island most known for[…]
Did you know that Toronto has a cluster of islands that you can kayak to? It does! The Toronto Islands are a popular city escape for locals. You can access them via ferry or water taxi. Or, you can rent a couple of sea kayaks and enjoy the Toronto skyline[…]
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[…]
Railay Bay is a stunning peninsula in Southern Thailand, known for its iconic cliffs. There are many boat tours you can take to explore the nearby islands. But, naturally, I think the most fun way to see the coastline is by kayak. There are plenty of kayaks along the beach[…]
Rovinj is a beautiful Croatian town on the Adriatic Sea. In the summer, Rovinj is very much a tourist destination, especially the old quarter with its signature cobblestone walkways. Late September is an ideal time to visit in my opinion. Perfect weather and a fraction of the crowds. If you[…]