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Trekking Killarney's La Cloche Silhouette Loop Trail
Gotta love trekking Killarney's La Cloche Silhouette loop trail. My partner, dogs & I have come out of it talking about nothing but *the next time* since!
12 Awesome Korean Day Hikes I Recommend
In my attempt at hiking Korea's mountains in as many parks as possible, I found these 12 awesome Korean day hikes I recommend, plus 5 more I wish I'd tried.
Meal Plans for Backcountry Hikers
Here are our meal plans for backcountry hikers. We had to give it a lot of thought and rework it often before we got it to a point we're comfortable with.
Layering Winter Wear for Warmth
Staying warm outdoors in winter is all about layers. Layering winter wear for warmth is simple once you know the trick. From toe to head, here's how I do it
Greatest Hiking List to Make the Most of a Year in Korea
When I decided to teach English abroad and live in a mountainous country, I just knew it would take a great hiking list to make the most of a year in Korea.
How to Make the Best Natural Bug Spray Recipe with Kombucha Vinegar
For healthier and Earth-friendlier options, turning to essential oils is obvious, but this natural bug spray recipe also uses kombucha vinegar.
Tips for Identifying Milk Snakes (Rattlesnake Comparison)
They may look like rattlers, but milk snakes are harmless. They rattle their tails on fallen leaves & underbrush to imitate the rattler, but don't be fooled
Lush Demystified: Top Natural Products, Shopping Tips
Lush is confusing. It seems eco-conscious, with fresh handmade products, but some ingredients aren’t natural or safe. It’s time to have Lush demystified.
30+ Scary Haunted Walks and Ghost Tours in Ontario
Want something spooky to do? Whether or not it's Halloween season, enjoy a good scare and have a frightful fun time on these haunted walks and ghost tours.
Keeping Honey Bees At Creekbend Farm
Dan & Tracy Séguin of Creekbend Farm may be better-known for the maple syrup partnership Sucrerie Séguin SugarBush, but they’re just as passionate for bees.
6 Popular Routes on the Uplands Trail at Algonquin Park
At 78 km, the Western Uplands Trail is Algonquin Park's longest. 3 stacked loops & 2 side loops make it easy to plan multiple routes for a long weekend.
Upo Marsh Circuit Hike: Photo Journal of a Korea Wetland Keeper
This photo journal of my Upo Marsh circuit hike was written as a volunteer for the Korea Wetland Project, with the objective of attracting eco-tourism.
Fun with Kombucha Tea: Yummy Recipes, Creative Ideas
With these little-known uses for kombucha tea and SCOBYs, you can have fun with kombucha tea! Check out these yummy recipes and creative ideas I compiled.
Winterizing Home the Green Way
Winterizing home the green way is important. Increasing energy efficiency and reducing costs tops everyone’s list. Luckily, they go hand in hand...
Packing Lists for Backcountry Hikers
It's useful to divide backcountry packing lists into categories. Here I describe our hiking, camping, and cooking gear packing lists for backcountry hikers.
Dehydrating Berries and Other Fruit: 10 DIY Tips
We like dehydrating berries we pick ourselves to save money while doing something good for our health. These 10 tips help make dehydrating berries a success
7 Terrific Trails Easily Seen From Seoul
I can recommend these 7 (+7 bonus) terrific trails easily seen from Seoul since I made the most of my year in Korea by hiking as many mountains as possible.
Memories of a Carnivore: A Vegetarian in Korea
Memories of a Carnivore: Adventures in Eating Ethically. Raw, humorous, irreverent. Fragmented. Rural & exotic locations, bizarre meals & language barriers.
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