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Amazed by the Annapurna Circuit - Nepal
I’m very fortunate to have been raised in a household that supports an adventurous mindset. Taking a year away from work to travel may seem like a drastic or impulsive decision by some, but fortunately, it came as no surprise to my family. Nearly 30 years ago (in 1993/94) my…
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A Grand Time in Georgia and Armenia - Trekking the Caucasus
Similar to my travels in Albania, I was drawn to Georgia (yes, the country) by the allure of the unknown. Before traveling here myself, I hadn’t met anyone who had visited, and when speaking to friends from home, most would first think of the U.S. State of Georgia, rather than…
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Astonished in Albania - Trekking from Valbonë to Theth
Travelling to Albania was a last-minute addition to my travel plans. The inspiration came just two months prior while doing research for a trip to Georgia, which fortunately sent me down an internet rabbit hole in search of some of the world’s most unique hiking destinations. After seeing photos of…
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A Long Awaited Trip to Lofoten - Norway’s Crown Jewel
The inspiration for this trip began back in 2018 when my attention was brought to a Facebook post made by a fellow Queen’s Commerce graduate, Terry Zhang, who had embarked on a four-month long post-graduation solo photography trip through Northern Europe. After seeing the photo below (among others from the…
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