Travelling the World Solo Just One Step at a Time
A couple of years ago I was in Banff Alberta touring around for a few days. Despite everybody telling me that I just had to take the Banff gondola up Sulphur Mountain, I absolutely had no plans or desire to go up that mountain on the gondola! That decision quickly went by the wayside. I made a last-minute decision to stay on the bus and not go back to my hotel, and give the gondola a whirl. I had a blast!!!
As an avid hiker, I am always looking for the best day hikes to do wherever I am and even more so when I travel. In order to find the best day hikes around the world, I have collaborated with some of my travel blogger friends who are anxious to share their best day hikes with all of you. ENJOY!
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This post is intended to provide safety tips for the novice solo hiker.
Hiking solo can certainly be an intimidating thought. I get that! I have travelled solo for the past century and have only begun to take solo hikes within the last couple of years.
Being outside in nature is therapy for the soul, clears the mind, challenges the body, and reduces stress. These are just some of the benefits of hiking, so it is no wonder that this form of exercise is a favourite to many.
This week I just have to share with you one of the most instagramable spots in Ontario that not many people know about.
This week I just have to share an amazing restaurant that I stumbled across while road tripping along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie (a full itinerary of one of the best roadtrips in Ontario will follow).
Up up and away with Sundance Balloons!
One of the beauties of travel is stumbling across those little hidden gems. Travelling in our own backyard is no different, and Lover’s Lane in Kincardine, Ontario is just one of those hidden gems.
When we think of solo travel, the young millennial, backpacking across Europe and sleeping in hostels is usually what comes to mind. A recent study has shown that 71% of women who travel solo were shall we say….”mature women”.
Welcome back to this week’s edition of In My Own Backyard.
I have lived in the Brant County area for the majority of my life, and I had no idea until last year that I had a lavender farm right here in my own backyard (notwithstanding that I drove right by the street that it was on every weekend).
