Travel
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A Weekend to Remember
📍 Baker Creek, Feb 2023 Three years ago, I spent my birthday somewhere quiet. Baker Creek was tucked away in the mountains, secluded, peaceful, and far enough from everything that you naturally slow down. The drive in during winter takes a little more care since the road isn’t fully plowed, but maybe that’s part of… Read more
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Somewhere Along the Way
📍Edworthy Falls Trail There’s something about escaping the mundane, even just for a day. Stepping away from the same routines, the same places, the same version of myself I get used to seeing every day. Somewhere between the trees, the sound of rushing water, and the quietness of the mountains, I feel grounded again. Nature… Read more
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Ha Ling Peak: An Adventure I’ve Been Drafting for 8 Years
After eight years sitting in my drafts, I finally get to share my adventure hiking Ha Ling Peak in Kananaskis Country. From muddy trails and towering forest trees to breathtaking mountain views, this beginner-friendly hike is a mix of challenge, beauty, and reflection. Join me as I recount the sights, sounds, and little moments that… Read more
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Show Us Your Pass! (Happy Canada 150)
Canada just turned 150 this 2017! This year, the government issues free passes to visit Canada’s most amazing destinations. This is one big step for promoting Canada’s tourism. Along with my blog under the category “travel” , i showcased some of the most jaw dropping destinations that I have gone through. It’s not only the beautiful… Read more
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All Good Things Are Wild & Free
Our “mini” hike began with a scenic trail leading to Johnston Canyon and Creek. (hiking tips and review for Johnston Canyon hike click here 🙂 ) It will take you approximately 20 minute s to stroll the lower falls and 45 minute stroll to the upper falls. Tall trees will welcome you as you go… Read more
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Road to Beautiful Banff
Lake Louise is also known as Canada’s “Diamond in the Wilderness”. It is a popular tourist town at the southern end of the Icefields Parkway. Located in Banff National Park close to the village of Lake Louise, Alberta, offers immense diversity of recreational and sightseeing opportunities. Aside from a jaw dropping view of the “emerald”… Read more
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Johnston Canyon Hike
Johnston Canyon is one of the most popular day hikes in Banff National Park. It’s accessible and perfect among people of different ages and groups. During our visit, there were scattered trees laid down in the heart of the forest. We don’t have any idea if it is for restoration or for keeping the hikers… Read more
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Moraine Lake
I used Samsung note 5 for taking this photo and edited it using Adobe Photoshop CS6. I’m still in the process of learning this software. I am not the god of photoshop or anything but let me just share to you what i have learned. 🙂 I added layer of a googled image of… Read more
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Fill Your Life With Experience
Travel is never a matter of money but of courage. We were ambivalent in pushing thru this hike because apparently, the weather was not going well. It is a 2-hour drive from the city. We surely packed everything that we needed such as cameras, food and drinks, and of course courage and determination to… Read more
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Dancing in Summer Rain
Live for the moments you can’t put into words. Lake Louise (Summer 2016) Read more
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Follow The Sun
Let it come, Let it go, let it flow. The warmth of the sun in our skin and the sound of the birds humming can make anyone feel great or well at least relaxed. Imagine this, a coral reef that gives life to the ocean… a busy bee buzzing over a flower… a green forest standing… Read more
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First Trip To Forever?
Is it really important to travel with your S.O. before tying the knot? The best-EST part of long distance relationship is the time that you’re gonna be able to finally get together with your beloved one after those long long, never- ending, almost unbearable lonely nights. After one year of longing (&skyping), i finally got… Read more
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That-island-which-must-not-be-named
I am not a local here or a tourist either. The thing is I was confused about the right name of this place. I just keep hearing them calling it “Princess Island”. Some people say it should be “Prince’s Island”. For once i thought it was “Princess’ Island”. Finally I realized I may not be… Read more
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Mermaids rescued my soul.
There was freedom in this place. The touch of the wind feels liberating as i reached for it. My palms were wide open as i embraced the uncertainty of my stay. I soon began to curl my toes underneath where the sand follows my movement. Soon enough bigger and bigger the waves came. The water… Read more
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