Your Guide To Trekking The Epic West Coast Trail On Vancouver Island

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The West Coast Trail will forever hold a special place in my heart.

I embarked on this epic 75 km trek with a group of fellow trekkers that included my dad, my best friend and her dad, and three of our dads' friends. We had no idea, standing at the trail head in Port Renfrew on our first day, the adventures that would befall us, the amount of mud that would be caked on our clothing, how much our hip bones would hurt every morning, and how absolutely unforgettable every moment would be.

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10 Best Spots to Learn to Scuba Dive

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I’ll never forget my first deep-water dive.

We had spent a few days in a classroom, reading the PADI certification book, going nowhere near water. When we were finally able to get into the ocean with our equipment, it was shallow water only, while we got used to breathing through a regulator with a heavy oxygen tank strapped to our backs.

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3 Spectacular All-Season Day Hikes In Elk Island National Park

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While there are multiple hikes throughout the park, the three that I have selected to feature in this article are open year-round (though in the winter, it is recommended that you use snowshoes or cross-country skis rather than hiking boots!), and I have personally hiked them all at different times of the year.

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10 Things You Must Do When In Oahu, Hawaii

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While there are tourist sites, museums, art galleries, and more to see on Oahu, my favorite things to do on the island involve slowing down, taking advantage of the weather, and generally chilling out.

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What To See and Do While Strolling Edinburgh's Royal Mile

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The Royal Mile (you guessed it, it is literally a mile long) in Edinburgh, Scotland earned its regal nickname in the 16th century when the King and his procession used it to travel between the castle on one end, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse on the other.

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Hit The Beach! Your Guide to the Best Beaches in the USA

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Winters are long and cold, and I find myself dreaming of the beach for most of the year (who am I kidding, ALL of the year).

There are so many incredible tropical locations to explore in the world, but when the warm weather hits, the beaches in the US are well worth a visit.

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Travel Morocco | Experiences, Tips, and Must-See Sights

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Morocco — what sights, sounds, and smells are evoked when you think of this far-off place?

If painted tiles, chaotic markets, sweet tea, food bursting with flavor, and desert adventures come to mind you are on the right track!

Morocco is a country filled with cities with unique personalities, incredible coastlines, adventures for even the most seasoned traveler, and more!

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