Outdoor Adventure
“Jobs fill your pockets, but adventures fill your soul.”
Jamie Lyn
Meet Your New Outdoor Guide
I’m an an outdoor adventurer, solo-traveller, backcountry enthusiast, and nature lover – aka your new outdoor guide. I’m here to share my favourite hiking trails, backcountry camping spots, gear guides, and outdoor destinations from around the world with you.
Choose an Activity
Choose a Destination to Explore
Plan an Outdoorsy Trip to the Canadian Rockies
- Step by Step Guide: Plan a Trip to Banff National Park
- 50+ Things to do in Banff in Summer
- 30+ Things to do in Banff in Winter
- How to Spend 1 day in Yoho National Park
- Plan the Perfect Trip to Jasper National Park
- Ultimate Guide to Waterton Lakes National Park
- Complete Guide to the Icefields Parkway
My Favourite Outdoor Destinations
Off-The-Beaten Path Outdoor Destinations
Egypt
Since Egypt is known for its vast religious and historical significance, most people are surprised to learn about Egypt’s “adventurous” side. None the less, Egypt is home to gorgeous canyons, beautiful desert-scapes, oasis’, and some of the best diving in the world.
Albania
Albania has it all – coast, mountains, and forests. The Albanian Alps are a highlight natural feature of the country with incredible hiking, but the entire country has breathtaking nature all accessible on a backpacker budget.
See my Albania guides.
Here to Inspire your Wanderlust!
The following are some of my favourite hikes and A-list adventures.
- 3 day canoe trip on Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park
- 30+ Best Things to do in Albania: Tours, Excursions, and Adventures
- Kayak Route: Albanian Riviera
- Sarrail Ridge via Rawson Lake Hike, Kananaskis Country
- Shala River: The “Thailand of Albania” – Tips for Visiting
- 10 Best Waterfalls in Hamilton, ON
- Wild Camping: Ya Ha Tinda to West Lakes, Alberta
- Banff’s Best Lakes: 3 Days on the Skoki Loop
- Maligne Canyon Winter Ice Walk
- Writing on Stone Provincial Park: Explore Canada’s Hoodoos
Recent Outdoorsy Posts
- Tips for the Mount Sinai Hike (Egypt) + Booking Information
- Valbona to Theth Bucket List Hike – Tips & Trail Guide (Albanian Alps)
- 2022 Ethical Holiday Gift Guide for the “Adventurous Person” in Your Life
- 10 Best Waterfalls in Hamilton, Ontario: Explore the World’s Waterfall Capital!
- A Hiker’s Guide to the Albanian Alps: Trails, Planning, Itineraries, +
- The Best Hike Near Tirana: Maja e Tujanit (Dajti Ekspres Extension)
