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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.
Greening the Lunch Box: Waste-Free and Healthy Lunch Ideas for School or Work

Simplicity is a must when packing a healthy lunch for school or work. Going waste-free is easy on the wallet, good for your health and the environment’s too
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.
Wild Blueberry Picking Tips

We've accumulated lots of share-worthy blueberry picking knowledge, so if you’d like to get out there yourself, check out these blueberry picking tips first
Trekking Jirisan in Korea

Trekking Jirisan in South Korea takes lots of planning but once you get there, it's worth it! Even when all plans fall apart, it's a great mountain to hike.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Silver Peak Day Hike Route Suggestions

These are route suggestions to help plan a Silver Peak day hike in Killarney Park. You can combine a Silver Peak day hike with a paddle trip or hike-in trek
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.
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.
Visiting Mashkinonje Provincial Park: A Guide [with Photos]

The definitive resource for visiting Mashkinonje Provincial Park, which has natural hiking trails, beaches & canoe access to Lake Nipissing, all for free.
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.
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...
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
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.
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!

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