Snow covered baby bison at Elk Island National Park

Discovering Elk Island National Park

The highway to Elk Island National Park was a terrifying drive, largely due to the -26℃ winds that were hurling snow so thick I could barely see the road in front of me! Along Highway 16, I passed several cars and trucks that had managed to make their way into the ditch. I even saw one car that was flipped …

Jasper National Park in the winter. Snow capped mountains behind a flowing tree lined icy river.

The Best Things to Do in Jasper National Park on a Winter Weekend Getaway

Jasper National Park is the perfect stop for your weekend getaway. Located in the province of Alberta, Jasper is calmer and less crowded than its Rocky Mountain counterpart Banff making it a great place to go for a weekend of rest and relaxation. Surrounded by majestic snow-covered mountains make the cozy town a magical winter wonderland. Arriving in Jasper on …

How to Get Over Your Fear of Flying - Airplane wing flying in the clouds

How to Get Over Your Fear of Flying

Having a fear of flying when traveling is my biggest passion was not easy. I’d be panicking months in advance, trying to figure out how I could get through my next flight. I’d be searching for ways to cope and would only find useless facts. Facts like “traveling by cars are more dangerous than traveling by plane” or “there are …

North York Moors, green, yellow and brown from autumn with a blue sky in the background.

A Terrifying Drive Through England

Sweat drips down the side of my face as my hand grips the vinyl door handle of our tiny white Toyota Yaris rental car. Chris whizzes down winding country roads, narrowly missing the suicidal pheasants ready to end their lives as they leap into the path of our oncoming vehicle. This was our terrifying drive through England. Where it all …

Autumn grass, with dead bushes and a tower from Fountain Abbey ruins peaking over the hill.

Visiting the North York Moors in Autumn

Most people choose to visit the North York Moors in summer. The temperatures are mild, the grass is lush and wildflowers are blooming. I decided it would be a good idea to visit the North York Moors in November. The moors must not have been expecting visitors, because everything was dead. But it was still beautiful, nonetheless! Bringing the movies …