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      • Bittersweet Goodbyes: The Sad Side of Traveling
      • Getting Upgraded to Business Class When Flying
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      • Avoiding ATM and Bank Fees While Traveling
      • Budget Breakdown: Iceland
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      • A Lesson Learned in Modesty
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      • Yes All Women (Travelers)
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      • What to Consider When Planning an African Safari
      • Lioness Takes Down Wildebeest On Safari in Tanzania’s Serengeti
      • Madagascar: A Red Island Love Affair
      • Adventure by Taxi-Brousse in Madagascar
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      • Scooters in South East Asia
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      • Top 10 Outdoor Destinations in Central America
      • 18 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Panama
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        • Diving the Continental Divide at Silfra, Iceland
        • Tasting Hákarl in Iceland
        • Suntanning Icebergs on Iceland’s Black Sand Beaches
        • Iceland’s Abandoned Plane Wreck
        • Adventure Ice Caving in Iceland
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      • New Zealand Adrenaline Activities Photo Gallery
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        • Finding Jane
        • Busing in Bolivia
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        • La Guijara Peninsula
        • Colombian Cuisine
        • Colombia Country Guide
      • Ecuador
        • Sleeping With a Stranger
        • Summiting Cotopaxi
        • The Dead Whale of Montanita
        • Hiking Rucu Pichincha
        • The Bakeries of Montanita
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    • My Top 3 Favourite Countries
    • 29 Life Lessons Learned in 29 Years
    • An Adventurous 2014: Top 5 Highlights of My Year
    • My Fear of Leaving
    • The Art of Procrastination When Trip Planning
    • Musings on a Last Grand Adventure
    • Midnight Musings: Trip Planning Africa
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    • The Strangeness of Being Home
    • Have I Gotten Old?
    • For What Do You Work?
    • Following my Heart
    • It’s Okay To Have Lazy Days
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      • Exploring Narrow Hills Provincial Park
      • Wandering in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park: A Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Signature Experience
      • Hiking and Adventuring in Meadow Lake Provincial Park: A Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Signature Experience
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    • Where I Come From: Harvest in Saskatchewan
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The Lost Girl's Guide to Finding the World
Winter Kayaking in Estevan

5 Unusual Activities to Experience in Estevan

Posted onMarch 30, 2021March 31, 2021AuthorAshlyn GeorgeLeave a comment

Estevan is a mecca for those that love the outdoors. In particular, the city has taken winter activities to the next level. (And I am so here for it!) Tagged as the Energy City, Estevan is tucked into the southeast Read More …

CategoriesSaskatchewanTagsEstevan, Saskatchewan, Winter Activities

Nistowiak Falls in Winter

How to Get to Nistowiak Falls – Explore One of Saskatchewan’s Highest Waterfalls

Posted onMarch 25, 2021March 25, 2021AuthorAshlyn GeorgeLeave a comment

Yes – Saskatchewan has waterfalls! But they’re not always the easiest to reach due to their locations in the north. But Nistowiak Falls is one of the most accessible. It’s also one of the highest waterfalls in the province. With Read More …

CategoriesSaskatchewanTagsNistowiak Falls, Saskatchewan

How to Layer for Cold Weather

How to Layer for Cold Weather (and Saskatchewan’s Four Seasons)

Posted onMarch 20, 2021April 1, 2021AuthorAshlyn GeorgeLeave a comment

Welcome to the weird world of Saskatchewan’s complicated weather. You never really know what you might get in a day. Is it going to rain, snow, sleet, hail, and then be sunny? In a matter of 24 hours, we can Read More …

CategoriesSaskatchewan

A Guide to Prince Albert National Park in the Winter

Posted onMarch 15, 2021March 15, 2021AuthorAshlyn GeorgeLeave a comment

It’s one of Saskatchewan’s most popular parks with more than a quarter-million visitors throughout the year. However, most of those visits to Prince Albert National Park occur in our warm summer months. I’m here to convince you to visit during Read More …

CategoriesSaskatchewanTagsPrince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan

Winter Camping in Saskatchewan

Where to Winter Camp in Saskatchewan

Posted onMarch 3, 2021March 9, 2021AuthorAshlyn George2 Comments

Winter camping isn’t for the faint-hearted, but I promise it’s not as bad – or as cold – as it seems. If you’re dressed properly and prepared appropriately, winter camping in Saskatchewan is a great way to extend the camping Read More …

CategoriesSaskatchewanTagsWinter Camping

Saskatchewan Winter

12 Outdoor Winter Activities to Try if you Live in Saskatchewan and Where to Try Them – The Complete Guide

Posted onFebruary 25, 2021March 9, 2021AuthorAshlyn George4 Comments

A complete guide to 12 outdoor winter activities to try if you live in Saskatchewan and where to try them. Read More …

CategoriesSaskatchewanTagsCross-Country Skiing, Fat Biking, Outdoors, Snowmobiling

Cross-country Skiing in Saskatchewan

The Best Cross-Country Ski Trails in Saskatchewan (Including Dog-Friendly Trails)

Posted onFebruary 19, 2021March 9, 2021AuthorAshlyn George9 Comments

Several years ago, I discovered the amazing cross-country ski trail system we have here in Saskatchewan. Each year, trail options get better and better with more regions and communities creating and grooming trails in regional and provincial parks and on Read More …

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From scaling mountains over 6000 metres and encountering avalanches and erupting volcanoes along the way to flying in a military jet with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds (for fun), Ashlyn’s taste for unique adventures has carried her around the world to 60 countries and all 7 continents with a suitcase full of stories to share.

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This is always such a cool place to explore in Sas This is always such a cool place to explore in Saskatchewan!

This time of year is great when it's not too hot and not too cold. And less chance for ticks in the sand.....
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Have you been out to the rocks at Roche Percee? Th Have you been out to the rocks at Roche Percee? This is such a cool site to explore and adventure. 

Not only are the rock formations similar to hoodoos, but if you hike around a bit you'll discover a few caves you can crawl through too!

This entire region is worth exploring!
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Yesterday I shared a prairie mountain range, today Yesterday I shared a prairie mountain range, today it's a prairie canyon 🙃

Some really cool hidden gems to discover in the southeast of Saskatchewan if you haven't yet travelled there! I share more info in the link in my bio!
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Found myself hiking in a prairie mountain range 😉
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Sat down with @scott_aspen_ziegler on his Open Hou Sat down with @scott_aspen_ziegler on his Open House podcast to chat a bit about the business behind what I do. 

But most importantly, we talk about being happy (while still earning money) and working a passion as a career. 

If you want to have a listen, check it out here (link in bio/stories)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iOCMgzi6NIq4xi1Hd1BgC
Found some very "Saskatchewan" hills 😊 #explor Found some very "Saskatchewan" hills 😊

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  • Travel Advice
    • Travel Tips
      • 5 Tips on How to Take Great Photos
      • 10 Tips When Traveling Alone
      • The Best Airport Travel Hack
      • How to Choose a Hostel
      • Hostel Kitchen Etiquette
      • 9 Safety Tips When Hitchhiking
      • 8 Tips When Crossing Land Borders
    • Top Travel Lists
      • The Top 10 Reasons to Travel with Baby
      • 10 Struggles While Traveling in a Different Language
      • 10 Signs You’re Traveling Through Madagascar
      • 15 Signs You’re Suffering from Wanderlust
      • 10 Things I Love About Canada
      • Top 10 Favourite Foods Around the World
      • Top 10 Apps for Traveling
      • 10 Things I Hate About Backpacking
      • 10 Spectacular Islands Around the World
      • 5 Reasons Why You Need To Visit Bolivia
      • Top 10 Adrenaline Activities to Try in New Zealand
    • Before You Go
      • Research & Planning
        • Deciding Where to Travel
        • Where and How to Research Your Trip
        • 7 Tips for Booking Flights
        • Traveling Your Way
        • The Art of Procrastination When Trip Planning
      • Packing
        • Comprehensive Packing List
        • How to Pack Luggage Efficiently
        • My Luxury Travel Items
        • Tech Junkie: What I Take When I Travel
      • Before You Leave
        • Housekeeping Part I
        • Housekeeping Part II: Short Term Holidays
        • Housekeeping Part III: Long Term Travel
    • On The Road
      • 5 Practical Reasons to Travel with a Guidebook
      • 9 Benefits of Traveling with Another Person
      • When Things Go Wrong While Traveling
      • 6 Reasons to Travel Solo
      • The People You Meet While Traveling
      • Types of Travelers
      • It’s Okay To Have Lazy Days
      • Bittersweet Goodbyes: The Sad Side of Traveling
      • Getting Upgraded to Business Class When Flying
      • A Day in The Life of a Traveling Backpacker
    • Budgeting
      • How to Save Money WHILE Traveling
      • How I Afford to Travel the World
      • The Downside of Budgeting
      • 4 Ways to Keep a Budget While Traveling
      • Avoiding ATM and Bank Fees While Traveling
      • Budget Breakdown: Iceland
    • Health & Safety
      • 5 Tips When Deciding if a Country is Safe to Travel
      • 15 Ways to Stay Safe While Traveling
      • Safety Tips for Taking Taxis
      • A Lesson Learned in Modesty
      • Why I’m Still Traveling To Africa Despite Ebola
      • Yes All Women (Travelers)
  • Destinations
    • Africa
      • What to Consider When Planning an African Safari
      • Lioness Takes Down Wildebeest On Safari in Tanzania’s Serengeti
      • Madagascar: A Red Island Love Affair
      • Adventure by Taxi-Brousse in Madagascar
    • Asia
      • Scooters in South East Asia
    • Central America
      • Top 10 Outdoor Destinations in Central America
      • 18 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Panama
    • Europe
      • Iceland
        • 20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Iceland in Winter
        • 10 Budgeting Tips for Traveling Iceland on the Cheap
        • Unusual Icelandic Cuisine: The Best and Worst
        • Diving the Continental Divide at Silfra, Iceland
        • Tasting Hákarl in Iceland
        • Suntanning Icebergs on Iceland’s Black Sand Beaches
        • Iceland’s Abandoned Plane Wreck
        • Adventure Ice Caving in Iceland
    • Oceania
      • Air Guitaring in Australia
      • New Zealand Adrenaline Activities Photo Gallery
    • South America
      • Bolivia
        • Finding Jane
        • Busing in Bolivia
      • Colombia
        • La Guijara Peninsula
        • Colombian Cuisine
        • Colombia Country Guide
      • Ecuador
        • Sleeping With a Stranger
        • Summiting Cotopaxi
        • The Dead Whale of Montanita
        • Hiking Rucu Pichincha
        • The Bakeries of Montanita
  • Travel Musings
    • Celebrating Christmas on 5 Continents
    • My Top 3 Favourite Countries
    • 29 Life Lessons Learned in 29 Years
    • An Adventurous 2014: Top 5 Highlights of My Year
    • My Fear of Leaving
    • The Art of Procrastination When Trip Planning
    • Musings on a Last Grand Adventure
    • Midnight Musings: Trip Planning Africa
    • Settling Down? I Think I’ll Pass
    • The Strangeness of Being Home
    • Have I Gotten Old?
    • For What Do You Work?
    • Following my Heart
    • It’s Okay To Have Lazy Days
  • Saskatchewan
    • Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Signature Experiences
      • Exploring Narrow Hills Provincial Park
      • Wandering in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park: A Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Signature Experience
      • Hiking and Adventuring in Meadow Lake Provincial Park: A Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Signature Experience
    • 25 Photos to Inspire You to Travel Saskatchewan
    • 12 Things you Definitely Need to Know When you Date a Girl from Saskatchewan
    • Saskatchewan’s Distinct Dialect: 10 Things That Make This Province Unique
    • 5 Fun and Festive Things to do in Saskatoon Before Christmas
    • 30 of the Most Spectacular Northern Lights Photos From Around Saskatchewan
    • An Interview with The Photographer Behind Saskatchewan’s Creepiest Photographs
    • Learning to Paddle Saskatchewan’s White Water
    • Where I Come From: Harvest in Saskatchewan
    • Jumping out of an Airplane with Skydive Saskatoon
    • Chasing Saskatchewan’s Northern Lights
    • 7 Tips When Applying To Be The 2018 Saskatchewanderer
    • 10 Things I Love About Canada
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