Chasing Ghosts in Alberta

My time in Alberta from an informational, storytelling, & vanlife perspective. Calgary, the badlands, Waterton, Crowsnest Pass, Canmore, Banff, the Icefields Parkway, Jasper.

Through the Heart of Canada: A Vanlife Rite of Passage

Every Canadian vanlifer needs to do this drive at least once, right? From Toronto to Calgary, here’s how I jam packed my drive west across the country.

Rideau Trail 2022: Choose Your Own Adventure

For my 2022 thru hike, I attempted the Rideau Trail, from Kingston to Ottawa by foot, bike, and campervan. Plus, some Vanlife details and travel post-hike.

Thru-Hike 2021: The Bruce Trail (Part 2)

Finishing what I started on the Bruce Trail last Fall. Hiking, cycling, and vanlife along the Niagara Escarpment & getting to Tobermory.

Thru-Hike 2019: A Journey on the East Coast Trail

In depth on what motivated me to do a thru hike, trail prep, resources, and my story along the trail.

Van Build #5: Insulation & Studs

There’s nothing like SEEING your hard work take hold. This post follows my installation of insulation and studs, the materials I chose, the process, and the strategies.

Van Build #4: Flooring

Floor installation from bare bones to insulation, subfloor, and vinyl.

Van Build #3: Fan Installation

Why I chose the MaxxFan and step by step installation.