Category: General

  • Worth Every Bump: My Adventure to Clear Creek Hot Springs

    Worth Every Bump: My Adventure to Clear Creek Hot Springs

    Some places don’t feel like destinations so much as they feel like secrets you are not quite sure you are supposed to find. Clear Creek Hot Springs is exactly that kind of place. Located well past Harrison Hot Springs, last week I had the opportunity to visit this very special…

  • Rediscovering the Trails and Conquering the Abby Grind

    Rediscovering the Trails and Conquering the Abby Grind

    After a long hiatus due to a broken ankle, I finally embarked on my first proper hike of the year – the Sumas Mountain Trail Via Chadsey Lake. Eager but cautious, I set forth with hopes that my ankle would withstand the challenge. Much to my delight, it did. The…

  • Another First, another Memorable Experience

    Another First, another Memorable Experience

    Being raised in France, I had never attended a bridal shower before. It wasn’t a part of our culture, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I received an invitation to my friend’s daughter’s bridal shower. Little did I know that it would turn out to be such…

  • Don’t let reviews and/or other’s opinion become your reality

    Don’t let reviews and/or other’s opinion become your reality

    Apparently, the average duration of a visit to the Greater Vancouver Zoo ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours. However, our experience defied this norm as we spent a fulfilling 7 hours immersing ourselves in the wonders of nature. With minimal breaks for lunch and restroom visits, the majority of our…

  • Is skiing like riding a bike?

    Is skiing like riding a bike?

    As we were seeking new, safe ways to get out of the house during this beginning of 2021, skiing came to mind. I had only skied three weeks in my life which was in my early teens so let me just say that I was a little nervous to get…