How to Avoid Crowds & Enjoy Quiet Time in Nature at Busy National Parks

US and Canadian National Parks are incredible.  They are national parks for a reason: their natural beauty is unparalleled.   Turquoise colored alpine lakes at Banff in Alberta, Canada…Waterfalls and half-dome at Yosemite in California, USA…Glaciers at Glacier National Park in Montana,…

Exactly What I Spent in Month One of Full Time Solo Travel

Considering the month, my grand total wasn’t awful. I traveled thousands of miles including four US states and one Canadian province and had some unexpected expenses like the UTI that made me go to the Minute Clinic and someone breaking…

Photo Journal: Scenic Drives in the Canadian Rockies

On both my trips to Canada, driving has been difficult.  Not because of the road rules, the other drivers, or because the speed limit is in kilometers instead of miles, but because the scenery is so stunning that it makes it…

Where to Stay When Visiting Banff National Park

It’s getting to be that time of year again…days are getting longer…people are booking summer vacations…and I’m getting asked for advice about visiting Banff, Canada.  My main piece of advice is this: focus on lodging when planning, the rest will…

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