Backpacking Gear Guide | Complete Checklist
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Backpacking Gear Guide | Complete Checklist

To prevent you from making the same mistakes I did, I hope this blog post will help you out whether it’s your first backpacking trip, or you’re looking to upgrade your gear. When I first started, I didn’t have the proper shoes, my backpack was heavy, sleeping in a tent was cold and uncomfortable, and I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. This blog posts consists of all the items I use and love, as well as similar alternative options.

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5 Backcountry Campsites To Book in BC This Summer
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5 Backcountry Campsites To Book in BC This Summer

To celebrate BC parks opening the booking system this month, I’ve compiled a list of my favourite multi-day hikes in British Columbia! As of right now, only BC residents are allowed to book these campsites (except hike #3, which is in a National Park) however there is always an opportunity to snag last minute spots when they open up to the rest of the world.

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Camera Gear and Accessories | Travel Photography
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Camera Gear and Accessories | Travel Photography

This is one of the questions I receive the most, so I thought it would be great to give you an in-depth look at whats in my camera bag. I’m a full-time freelance photographer and content creator, and have fallen in love with photography for the past decade. I’ll be giving a detailed explanation on why I have each item, which will hopefully help you decide what will work best for you!

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How to Start Traveling On A Budget
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How to Start Traveling On A Budget

In 2015 I left on a one-way ticket to New Zealand, which turned into 2 full years traveling around the world. In this blog I share personal experiences and stories about the processes that helped keep me going for 2+ years. I’ve always said that buying your first plane ticket is the hardest step, but these tips will make it easier for you to do that. Please note, that at this point, I was not a freelancer. I truly started from the bottom and these are the things that allowed me to continue on my journey, even when my bank account was low.

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