Turquoise Peyto Lake in Banff This time last year we were eagerly planning for our first visit to the majestic Canadian Rockies. We would be spending a week in July, camping and hiking in Banff and Jasper National Parks in Alberta, Canada. These two jewels of Canada are world renowned for their glacier-capped mountains and […]
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Packing list for hiking and camping
I love this time of the year, when the weather starts getting warmer and the days are perfect for hiking while the nights stay pleasantly cool. Our camping trips usually begin in May and I’m looking forward to exploring several state and national parks in California next month. If you’re still scrambling for campsites, this will […]
Destination Highlight: Machu Picchu
All smiles at Machu Picchu After 4 grueling days of trekking on the Inca trail, the first sight of Machu Picchu, nestled on a mountain peak, tucked away neatly into the spine of the surrounding Andes mountain range, is enough to make every hardship and sore muscle worth it. We reached Machu Picchu early in […]