The Happy Wanderer

Canadian freelance travel writer/photographer, author of true crime book, Deadmonton. Follow my exciting adventures around the globe:

[Pamela Roth @pamelasroth]

I just spent six days on a riverboat exploring Pacaya Samira National Reserve in the Peruvian Amazon. This @gadventures trip included wildlife watching excursions along the riverbank, guided walks through the jungle and visiting friendly villages. What an adventure! #travel #Peru

[The Happy Wanderer @Happy_Wanderer2]

My latest travel feature has now been published, which is always exciting!
Read: Exploring Costa Rica's Exotic Cloud Forests in Go World Travel Magazine @GoWorldMagazine
https://t.co/Kf3KjAC2bp
#CostaRica #travel @Visit_CostaRica

[The Happy Wanderer @Happy_Wanderer2]

I started travel writing in 2012 after a three week adventure in #Vietnam. My first story was published in Outpost Magazine. The second was in @edmontonsun. Here's a throwback to one of my first travel features about crossing the street in Hanoi. Enjoy!
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[The Happy Wanderer @Happy_Wanderer2]

Long beaches with silky soft sand. Clear water that feels like a warm bath. Sand bars that magically rise out of the ocean. The Bahamas is paradise, but like some islands in the Caribbean, it can be expensive. Here’s how to enjoy The Bahamas on a budget:
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[The Happy Wanderer @Happy_Wanderer2]

I always get nervous when it comes to kayaking on the ocean, but last summer I found the perfect overnight adventure:
Denman Island ferry terminal to Sandy Island
Distance: 10 km
The water is shallow and clear, and there's plenty of oysters. Watch: https://t.co/9e2ysWdq41

[The Happy Wanderer @Happy_Wanderer2]

It’s amazing how experiences that push you out of your comfort zone are the most memorable and easiest to write about. The words flowed effortlessly for this story about my failed attempt at hiking to the Comox Glacier. So why was it a failure? Read: https://t.co/Vrt3eqebfS

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One of the best backpacking trips I did this summer was Big Interior Mountain in Strathcona Park. Big Interior has an elevation of 1,857 m and requires some route finding since it’s off the beaten path. This adventure also includes an impressive glacier:
https://t.co/emV9zfkJJr

[The Happy Wanderer @Happy_Wanderer2]

Are you ready for another exciting episode of Fishing with Pamela? This time, I’m reeling in chinook salmon near Sooke, BC. And I actually catch more than one fish. Wow! #exploreBC #salmonfishing

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[The Happy Wanderer @Happy_Wanderer2]

In a remote part of Vancouver Island is a lush, old growth forest that’s home to some of the world’s largest Sitka spruce trees and ancient cedars. Some trees are over 1,000 years old. This is Carmanah Walbran Park, which isn’t easy to get to:
https://t.co/YNwBh3T38x #exploreBC

[The Happy Wanderer @Happy_Wanderer2]

Standing along the North Sea in #Germany, I watch people slowly wading through ankle-deep mud. They look like toddlers learning how to walk. Laughter fills the air. This is the starting point for experiencing the largest tidal flats system in the world: https://t.co/cw6QVMmE6A

[The Happy Wanderer @Happy_Wanderer2]

Sometimes hikes don’t always go according to plan. The Comox Glacier hike on Vancouver Island was one of those hikes, and left me paralyzed with fear on several occasions. So what happened? Did I make it to the glacier? Watch and find out:
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[The Happy Wanderer @Happy_Wanderer2]

Ever wonder what’s it like hiking down 1,500 metres into one of the world’s biggest canyons, then camping in it? I recently spent four days hiking and three nights camping in the Grand Canyon. Watch to see what this magical experience is like: https://t.co/03cKLmvS0W

[Lonely Planet @lonelyplanet]

It’s official: BEST IN TRAVEL 2024 is here 💥 The top 50 places to visit in 2024, whether you’re looking for cities, countryside, value or sustainability: https://t.co/h4zp7VCZ81

[Pamela Roth @pamelasroth]

Located in a remote part of Vancouver Island, the Nitinat River is known for its productive chinook salmon run. It’s also known for black bears patiently waiting for fisherman to pull out their catch. Here’s my recent experience fly fishing on the Nitinat: https://t.co/JSP1bscvlF

[Pamela Roth @pamelasroth]

A few photos from the epic hike up Big Interior Mountain in Strathcona Park. I didn’t reach the summit due to fog, but I did reach the glacier, which was impressive. This was quite an adventure since it involved a forest fire and getting lost in the fog for an hour. #exploreBC

[The Happy Wanderer @Happy_Wanderer2]

In 2014, I did my first backcountry camping trip in Alberta. Since then, I've done several backpacking trips with friends, but I still feel nervous in the backcountry due to my fear of bears. I recently faced that fear on my first solo backpacking trip:

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[The Happy Wanderer @Happy_Wanderer2]

Because it's so darn beautiful, here's a few photos from the Garibaldi Lake backcountry camping adventure that included a day hike to Panorama Ridge. This is a very popular hike, so if you go, expect to see tons of people on the trail. #Travel #exploreBC

[The Happy Wanderer @Happy_Wanderer2]

A few photos from the long weekend spent exploring the backcountry of Washington's Olympic National Park. This is the Grand Valley area, where I spent two nights with several friendly deer and Olympic marmots. Nature is neat. @OlympicNP #Travel

[The Happy Wanderer @Happy_Wanderer2]

Another long weekend is here and that means it’s time to lace up the old hiking boots again. If you’re looking for some inspiration to get outdoors, here’s a recent backcountry camping trip I did in Garibaldi Park. I give this hike five ⭐️It’s a stunner.

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[The Happy Wanderer @Happy_Wanderer2]

Eat schnitzel: ✅
Explore the medieval town of Rothenburg: ✅
Drink giant beer in Munich: ✅
Tour Neuschwanstein Castle: ✅
Go to top of Zugspitze: ✅
Yep, #Germany was wunderbar!

Enjoy the #travel adventure: https://t.co/8hvtYNZ1nu