British Columbia Destination Guide

Vancouver Olympics and BC Travel

Mountain and lake scenery from a highway rest stop in British Columbia.

Campbell Myer Rest Area

I spent about four months in British Columbia in early 2010, arriving in Vancouver in time to find work before the Olympics, and staying long enough to enjoy a springtime trek on the Sunshine Coast. These are the articles in which I’ve reminisced about my trip to BC.

Browse the selection of articles below about travel and trekking in British Columbia.

Hiking the Sunshine Coast Trail in British Columbia

Posted 8 years ago on   •   Last updated on October 17, 2017
Mountain and ocean scenery seen on the ferry crossing to Saltery Bay, British Columbia.

While I was backpacking British Columbia, I used CouchSurfing a lot to meet people, join social events, and organize activities. It’s one of the many uses of CouchSurfing! So as I was busy exploring Vancouver, I also planned a trip hiking the Sunshine Coast Trail. A week or two beforehand, our group had met to discuss the trail […]

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Exploring Vancouver While Backpacking British Columbia

Posted 8 years ago on   •   Last updated on October 17, 2017
The Pacific Ocean and the downtown skyline with a mountainous backdrop, as seen while exploring Vancouver.

Once I arrived in Vancouver following my Western Canada rideshare road trip in a transport truck, I settled in over the next few days, and got to know the nearby area. I was ready to begin backpacking British Columbia, and I planned to start by exploring Vancouver! But before I could spend any time exploring Vancouver and more […]

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Western Canada Road Trip

Posted 8 years ago on   •   Last updated on October 17, 2017
The Moose Meadows rest stop between Invermere and Calgary.

Six years ago, I went on a trip that took a lot of guts for me to take. I’d only been back from South Korea for about two months, but I was keen to get away from Ontario for the winter. So when I decided to take a Western Canada road trip and go backpacking British Columbia, the […]

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Meaningful Brand Icons From Unique Tattoos

Posted 8 years ago on   •   Last updated on June 14, 2019
Niackery Elements logo — Design by Julie @Niackery, with modifications by Tia Tanguay

My attachment to my tattoos goes more than skin deep. Using them as brand icons isn’t something I planned, but I’m sure happy with how things have turned out! I’ve been using my Eco-Footprint tattoo as my brand icon for almost five years now, and it’s always served me well, ever since it was designed for me and […]

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10 Advanced Uses of CouchSurfing

Posted 12 years ago on   •   Last updated on May 31, 2016
One of the advanced uses of CouchSurfing is catching a rideshare, like trucking through the Prairies pictured here.

I’ve posted about CS a few times before, and now I’ve gathered all my top CouchSurfing tips in one place. Basically, this is a guide to the advanced uses of CouchSurfing, and how to make the best out of being an indie traveller. Although not about any particular destination, 10 Advanced Uses of CouchSurfing: A Multi-Tool for the […]

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