travel
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Somewhere in Banff
📍Hidden Ridge Resort, 2025 I’ve been neglecting this little corner of the internet lately. I’ve never really been consistent with posting, I just write whenever I feel like it. So here’s a little memory from 2025. We’ve been to Banff countless times, and most of the time, we end up staying at Hidden Ridge Resort.… Read more
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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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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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As Long As It Lasts
I always yearn for you, every inch of you. Whether we run out of things to talk about, or words to say, it seems right whenever it’s you. I need to feel your presence. I want to feel you near. You are my vice, my only vice. It’s ironic how you destroy me inside at… 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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I ride alone but it never felt lonely anymore.
“There’s nothing more freeing and empowering than liking your own company.” Almost everybody in their quarter life has a fast-paced lifestyle. No me-time, no time for this and that, schedule’s too crowded, always on the go, fast food sometimes is the best choice for meals, no time to be alone and at peace. I don’t… 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
Just Joana 