Hiking involves long and vigorous walks on trails through the great outdoors, and it brings a lot of benefits. First, it's believed to reduce stress levels, blood pressure, cholesterol levels and body fat. It can also improve your mood, mental wellbeing and bone density. Most importantly, it connects you with nature. Nature can heal your soul, and … [Read more...]

There is much to be learned about the world and yourself as a solo traveller. However, for female solo travellers, it's wise to exercise a higher degree of caution. While you will be able to enjoy most destinations and cities around the world without incident, it's always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your personal … [Read more...]

Anyone who travels by plane accepts that there is a risk involved. And no, I'm not talking about the dangers of flying; I mean the fact that your plane may not actually fly at all. If you’ve found yourself with your head in your hands, faced with a flight cancellation, you know what I'm talking about. Of course, it’s not the end of the world, but … [Read more...]

If you want to travel a lot, you have to be good with money. There are plenty of ways to keep the cost of travelling down, but at the end of the day, globe-trotting is an expensive way to live. You end up eating out a lot, which often costs more than cooking for yourself. Plus, the costs of hostels and hotels typically add up to more per month than … [Read more...]

The gear you’ll want to pack for your next adventure is probably going to depend a lot on where you’re heading. Going to Costa Rica? Shorts are probably mandatory. Venturing north to Nova Scotia? A solid jacket is definitely key. Some items, however, are essential no matter where you’re traveling. Check out my recommendations of the most … [Read more...]

There’s no question that outdoor retail businesses are growing; just take a look at the massive success of REI or Patagonia. Now is a great time to go into opening an outdoor business, but you’ll want to make sure that you know how to first build your customer base. It can be hard to get your name out there at first, but there are things you can do … [Read more...]

Travelling is life changing; you learn so much about yourself when you visit a new place and throw yourself into a situation outside of your comfort zone. You find out what you like, learn new skills, make new friends and challenge yourself to try new things, all of which are valuable lessons to learn in life and while you’re young. Although … [Read more...]