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Exploring Yokji Island: A Break From Mainland Korea

Sick of the smell, noise, lights, people, and hustle and bustle of Busan, I went to Tongyeong and hopped on a ferry, ready to start exploring Yokji Island.
Amy Miller's The Carbon Rush: Fighting the Climate Crisis for Social Justice

The Carbon Rush social justice film exploits Canada's role in carbon markets & the poverty & illness resulting from the supposedly green for-profit industry
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.
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.
50+ Things To Do in French River and Lake Nipissing Areas

Chances are, there's a lot left for you to discover about this place. Here are 56+ cool ideas for things to do in French River - Lake Nipissing area. Enjoy!
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!
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
The Pressing Case for a Nuclear Weapons Ban

As nuclear weapons continue to pose a threat, the call for a nuclear weapons ban to abolish their production, testing & use is justifiably gaining momentum.
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.

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