Josy - A walk and a lark

Squeee my husband asked how Smol Paul is (I used to give regular updates until I left X)

I'm so glad you're over here Holly, and that Smol Paul is still perfect!

Campbell River – Hikes and Highlights Campbell River is a charming town on the east coast of Vancouver Island that is a great area to visit for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The area is well known as a destination for fishing; It is normally described as the "Salmon Capital of the World." We liked the area for the pleasant mix of old growth forests, great camping and fabulous coastal views, but it is also a fantastic location to go whale (or bear) watching, and has some really good restaurants.

Campbell River – Hikes and Highlights

Campbell River is a charming town on the east coast of Vancouver Island that is a great area to visit for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The area is well known as a destination for fishing; It is normally described as the "Salmon Capital of the World."…

Netanyahu's framing here is that Israel is "civilized" while Gaza isn't. He casts the genocide as a "just war with just means" against a foe he dehumanizes. Not quite the "civilized" approach.

I’m not asexual, but if the rest of the world were JK Rowling I could see the appeal.

Canyon View trail to Elk Falls If you are staying at the Quinsam Campground within Elk Falls Provincial Park, there are a few lovely trails to explore while you are there. We really liked the Canyon View trail that meanders along the Campbell River through the impressive Canyon that has been carved out by Elk Falls. Once you've made it to the furthest point of this hike, you'll be rewarded by the fabulous views of…

Canyon View trail to Elk Falls

If you are staying at the Quinsam Campground within Elk Falls Provincial Park, there are a few lovely trails to explore while you are there. We really liked the Canyon View trail that meanders along the Campbell River through the impressive Canyon that has been…

Crawford: I never could have imagined that I'd be taking on the richest man in the world for justice in Wisconsin. And we won.

I love this area - the flowers are so gorgeous between the karst rocks too. :)

OMG Grant, they look incredible! :D

(sending hugs from Canada)

Camping at Elk Falls Provincial Park One of the nicest front country campgrounds we've stayed at on Vancouver Island is the beautiful Quinsam Campground within Elk Falls Provincial Park. It's a pretty large campground, so it's not crazily hard to book AND even has 5 sites that are first come first served. We ended up with a site along the Quinsam River, so we could hear the bubble of water while we went to sleep.

Camping at Elk Falls Provincial Park

One of the nicest front country campgrounds we've stayed at on Vancouver Island is the beautiful Quinsam Campground within Elk Falls Provincial Park. It's a pretty large campground, so it's not crazily hard to book AND even has 5 sites that are first come first…

An Ode to the glorious Mamachari - Holiday-Golightly Oh, how little I would have seen on my recent Japan trips without a bicycle. With a slight mobility impairment, crowded buses and some accommodations away from public transport hubs, the bicycle, ofte...

Love this post. I am such a fan of the humble mamachari.

I wish we had something like that (cheap but decent bikes) for sale here in Canada. holiday-golightly.com/mamachari/

Elk Falls – Campbell River One of the most impressive (and easy to reach) waterfalls on Vancouver Island is Elk Falls near Campbell River. This is a gorgeous location surrounded by old growth forest. You'll be able to visit three waterfalls in one trip, but the main Elk Falls is the star of the show with a suspension bridge that crosses about 30m above the canyon, giving you the best possible view of the falls.

Elk Falls – Campbell River

One of the most impressive (and easy to reach) waterfalls on Vancouver Island is Elk Falls near Campbell River. This is a gorgeous location surrounded by old growth forest. You'll be able to visit three waterfalls in one trip, but the main Elk Falls is the star of the…

Telegraph Cove – Hopefully bouncing back Telegraph Cove was one of the most lovely spots we visited in the North of Vancouver Island. We loved the quaint village feel, the coffee and snacks and the amaaaazing whale museum. Tragically on December 31st 2024, a fire broke out tat destroyed a third of the boardwalk, including the pub and the whale museum. As we loved visiting this area (and as…

Telegraph Cove – Hopefully bouncing back

Telegraph Cove was one of the most lovely spots we visited in the North of Vancouver Island. We loved the quaint village feel, the coffee and snacks and the amaaaazing whale museum. Tragically on December 31st 2024, a fire broke out tat destroyed a third of…

I created two Starter Packs:

Outdoor Activities - users who post about hiking, camping, etc (it's more about activities than landscape photography) bsky.app/starter-pack...

Legit Travel Bloggers - bloggers I trust who have actual websites where they write long-form posts bsky.app/starter-pack...

Nel’s Bight to Cape Scott Lighthouse This lovely hike will take you to a picturesque lighthouse at the far northwestern tip of Vancouver Island. It is likely that you'll be greeted with fog, rather than epic views BUT it is is still a fun adventure. The trail starts from the lovely Nel's Bight beach, and follows the Cape Scott trail to the very end and the lighthouse at Cape Scott.

Nel’s Bight to Cape Scott Lighthouse

This lovely hike will take you to a picturesque lighthouse at the far northwestern tip of Vancouver Island. It is likely that you'll be greeted with fog, rather than epic views BUT it is is still a fun adventure. The trail starts from the lovely Nel's Bight…

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Pros and Cons of All-Inclusive Resorts For Solo Travellers - Just One Passport Explore the pros and cons of all-inclusive resorts for solo travellers. Learn about convenience, costs, social perks, and potential downsides for your trip.

Have you ever considered staying in an all inclusive holiday resort on your own??

Pros and Cons of All-Inclusive Resorts For Solo Travellers justonepassport.com/2024/11/25/p...

New Zealand Travel Guide Look no further than this New Zealand Travel Guide to plan your next trip to stunning Aotearoa! Read more for an adventure of a lifetime.

I love NZ (I agree, their fish and chips is even better than the UK...) New Zealand Travel Guide meanderingmac.com/new-zealand-...

Where To Stay In Sonoma: 20 Best Places To Stay (By A Pro) Discover where to stay in Sonoma. All the best places from historic inns to boutique hotels. Enjoy the charm and beauty of wine country.

Some goooorgeous spots here!!

Where To Stay In Sonoma: 20 Best Places To Stay (By A Pro) imaginetravelco.com/where-to-sta...

Plan the Ultimate Trip to Costa Rica with Kids - 6 Destinations You Won't Want to Miss Plan the ultimate Costa Rica family vacation! Discover top destinations, fun activities, and expert tips for an unforgettable trip to Costa Rica with kids

Costa Rica looks surprisingly amazing with kids (if they are adventurous little 'uns!!) www.adventuroustastes.com/costa-rica-w...

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Mardi Gras in New orleans Heading to Mardi Gras and need a little guidance? Here's a Beginner's Guide to Mardi Gras in New Orleans--best parades, what to eat, safety tips, and more.

Looks like even more fun than pancake day!! :)

outsiderodyssey.com/beginners-gu...

Cape Scott Trail to Nel’s Bight The Cape Scott trail is a fun backpacking trip that'll allow you to walk to the northwesterly tip of Vancouver Island. The most popular place to camp along the way is the beautiful beach called Nel's Bight. This area is known for it's gorgeous wild coastline, mud and changeable weather! I'd read that the trail can be a bit of a slog until you reach the beach, but if you like hiking through gnarly old growth forest, it is an absolute pleasure.

Cape Scott Trail to Nel’s Bight

The Cape Scott trail is a fun backpacking trip that'll allow you to walk to the northwesterly tip of Vancouver Island. The most popular place to camp along the way is the beautiful beach called Nel's Bight. This area is known for it's gorgeous wild coastline, mud…

Auschwitz Day Trip From Krakow - What You Can Expect - Forever Lost In Travel While this may be one of the most difficult tours you'll ever take, an Auschwitz day trip from Krakow is a must do on your trip to Poland

An interesting (if stressful read)

It's one of those places that everyone should visit at some point. :( foreverlostintravel.com/auschwitz-da...

Alternative and Hipster Guide to Munich Get off-the-beaten-path in Munich with the best alternative guide and hipster things to do in Munich. Enjoy a unique local's guide to Munich.

Such a good post. It's fun to explore like a local and eat too much brunch! curiositysavestravel.com/munich-hipst...

San Josef Bay – Backcountry Camping Could this be Vancouver Island's most beautiful beach? San Josef Bay is a gorgeous sandy beach on the northwest of Vancouver Island in Cape Scott Provincial Park. You do need to hike in to this beach BUT the trail is short and very easy, so much so that some folks pull wagons with their picnics or camping gear! We hiked in and then camped on the beach.

San Josef Bay – Backcountry Camping

Could this be Vancouver Island's most beautiful beach? San Josef Bay is a gorgeous sandy beach on the northwest of Vancouver Island in Cape Scott Provincial Park. You do need to hike in to this beach BUT the trail is short and very easy, so much so that some…

Twitter is dying. Now what? In November 2024, I was approached by an industry publication and asked to write a follow-up to this Fast Company op-ed from 2021, in which I spoke about the ethical issues facing social media manager...

Interesting post: www.linkedin.com/pulse/twitte...

Little Huson Caves – Vancouver Island If you fancy a mini adventure on the drive North towards Port Hardy and Cape Scott on Vancouver Island; Consider stopping at Little Huson Caves in the Nimpkish Valley. This little regional park features incredible karst geology with caves, a natural bridge and gorgeous crystal clear pools where you can go for a swim. The trail is super short, so you'll probably spend more time being jostled along the FSR, than actually hiking.

Little Huson Caves – Vancouver Island

If you fancy a mini adventure on the drive North towards Port Hardy and Cape Scott on Vancouver Island; Consider stopping at Little Huson Caves in the Nimpkish Valley. This little regional park features incredible karst geology with caves, a natural bridge and…

Argh dammit! Hopefully you'll be able to find some later!

I found it sooo stressful the day we went through this!

101 Love Notes for Your Favorite Traveler Does your partner travel for work? Would they enjoy finding love notes hidden in their luggage? Keep the romance alive when miles separate you.

This is so sweet (ready for valentines day!)
justwandermore.com/love-notes-f...

The Rockwall trail guide - A walk and a lark This Rockwall Trail guide has all the details you'll need to hike this fabulous trail in Kootenay National Park, Canada.

Today is the day you can book campsites for the Amaaaaazing Rockwall trail (in Kootenay National Park.)

Who's going for it this year?

www.awalkandalark.com/rockwall-tra...

This was such a good read Clazz!