Waking up early to a gorgeous sunrise from the camp last night. Why so early? Because we have a long drive ahead that leads to a rewarding destination – Liard River Hot Springs. A relief stop on my solo travel to the north. A natural hot spring near the boundary of British Columbia and Yukon.…
Alaska Highway Part 1 – Dawson Creek to Pink Mountain
Dawson Creek marks the beginning of our Alaska Highway journey ahead. If you are so in a rush, driving 11 hours straight will get you to the first city of Yukon – Watson Lake. But I like to take it slow and enjoy what northern BC has to offer in the autumn. Before continuing the…
What’s the BIG DEAL with solo female Overlander? Alaska Highway Mile 0
Long solo drives often lead to extra sharp headspace to ponder on the most random topics. This critic comments “what makes you so special just because you are a girl” opened up a deep level of insights into overlanding and women’s role in it. The portable smoothie blender used in this episode: I was in…
Navigating the Tumbler Ridge Geopark
With landscapes of geological significance, Tumbler Ridge was the only Geopark in Western Canada. My itinerary changes presented me with the opportunity to explore this fascinating terrain. But since it wasn’t part of my original plan, how do I navigate through the area with absolutely zero knowledge prior? My not-so-good luck (see previous episodes regarding…
What to do in Bella Coola other than fishing?
After a long trip through the Cariboo and Chilcotin, we arrived at the heart of British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest – Bella Coola. At the end of Highway 20 – the only road access to the BC central west coast, this beautiful fishing destination offers an exceptional combination of wild forest, sheer-sided granite mountains, and…
Desert Canyon & Central BC Cariboo Overlanding
Overlanding the road less travelled – a solo exploration of the changing central BC terrains in the best season – autumn. Camping among the sand dunes in Farwell Canyon. Blown away by the scenery on top of the bluff at Chilko lake. The adventure stretches west from the Fraser River all the way to the…
Camping & Paddle Board on a Lake
BC entered into historical high temperature this weekend. There’s no better place to be than finding a lake to dip in! When the temperature was cool, we complain about rain. When summer finally comes in full swing, we complain about the heat. Human is truly a difficult species to satisfy.But right now at this moment,…