1. RENT A CAR One of the best things to do in Monteverde is just getting there! The drive from San José, is an adventure all on its own and you’ll be rewarded with some of the most scenic views in Costa Rica. If you’re on a budget, you’ll still be able to enjoy the…
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Can you think of anything cozier than a winter weekend getaway? As someone who HATES being cold, I’ve surprised myself these last few years in my effort to fully embrace winter. This has meant investing in warm gear and finding activities that get me outside. Since I can’t afford to spend winters in Costa Rica,…
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If you’re considering a fall getaway in Ontario, Point Pelee National Park likely isn’t the first destination on your list. But it’s the perfect place to explore if you want an activity-packed weekend away. And while I would normally steer you toward other destinations for colourful hikes during peak fall, this season is a stunning…
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VIEW ONTARIO’S LARGEST KNOWN COLLECTION OF INDIGENOUS ROCK CARVINGS If you’ve never been, Petroglyphs Provincial Park is about to be one of the most memorable places you’ll visit. And I mean that even for avid hikers like myself, who are always finding new trails and destinations to explore. This Peterborough County park is best known…
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Limehouse Conservation Area is perfect if you’re looking for a hike with a destination. The kiln and mill ruins offer something unique to look at aside from rocks and trees (which is totally enough for me, though not for everyone). But even the rocks here form beautiful chasms in the Niagara Escarpment that you can…
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Awenda Provincial Park feels like one of Simcoe County’s best-kept secrets. Its beaches and proximity to Toronto are reason enough to book a site at this stunning park on Georgian Bay. And despite being located in Tiny township, Awenda is huge with plenty of ground to cover. SPACE FOR DAYS AT GEORGIAN BAY It was…
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Oaxaca isn’t the first place you’ll think of when it comes to vacations in Mexico, but this treasure is so rich and vibrant, I’m surprised it’s not overrun with international tourists. And thank God for that because the thought of an all-inclusive stay somewhere like Cancun sounds like a nightmare to me (sorry babe, next…
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1. IT’S CLOSE TO HOME (TORONTO) Six Mile Lake is like the gateway drug of weekend car camping. If you’ve always wanted to camp – but also think you might be tempted to pack up and leave after one night in the woods – this place is for you. It’s under 2 hours from the…
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Killbear Provincial Park is the Phuket of Georgian Bay. And camping is one of the most affordable ways to enjoy the White Pine trees and Canadian Shield outcrop that the 30,000 islands region is famous for. Unfortunately, it means this popular Ontario park is almost always crowded. Lucky for you, I have some strategies you…
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Why would you want to leave the warmth of your house to go on winter hikes? Ya, I know. I thought the same thing up until this year. But we have been finding new ways to spend time with friends and family that doesn’t include a screen. Getting outside (even in the cold) has been…
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