The travel adventures of Cass and Doug as they move ablout the world hiking, paddling, flying, and touring.

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The Snowy Owl

By Doug Smith on January 6, 2026
A sighting of my first Snowy Owl, and elusive bird trying to deceive me for ages.

Advocate Harbour Weekender

By Doug Smith on September 9, 2025
A short weekender to do some light hiking, visit a famous farm to table restaurant, geology museum, coal mine museum, and see some birds too.

Across the Tobeatic Wilderness Area

By Doug Smith on April 29, 2025Paddling past a beaver dam
A multi-day canoe trip with friends across Nova Scotia's largest wilderness area. Bushwhacking, portages, and wet feet.

An African Honeymoon

By Doug Smith on February 18, 2025
Our honeymoon trip to Africa. Visiting three African countries, plus a city visit to London and Frankfurt. On our own for a few days in Namibia before starting a tour.
canyon, river

Arizona in a Travel Trailer

By Doug Smith on January 28, 2024A short trip to Arizona to escape the cold north. Sedona, and the Grand Canyon in a travel trailer.
desert, andes, oasis

A 2-Part Chilean Road Trip

By Doug Smith on February 28, 2023A 3 week road trip in two parts. Atacama Desert to start with amazing scenery and wildlife, followed by a road trip from Santiago to Chaiten and back to a relaxing few days in Valparaiso.
A bird

Costa Rica

By Doug Smith on March 28, 2022Our first international trip together, why not a week of birds, wildlife and rain forests.