The only things you will regret are the risks you don't take
I get a little stir crazy during the winter months. Canadian winters can be too long. Recently we have received a warm spell in February, between freezing temperatures. I try and use this as an opportunity to get out and hike. There are lots of hidden gems in our own backyards. I often forget the…
Winter is when we do most of our international travel and following the last trip to Colombia, we were looking for a new destination.Unlike Colombia, we did not have any particular country in mind. After lots of googling and price comparison of flights, we picked Belize. It had everything we needed at the time: cheap…
Continue reading ➞ Belize: staying in a monkey sanctuary in Bermudian Landing
Colombia was a whirlwind of places to visit. The last stop on our northern tour was a little town called Santa Veronica. You will not find this town on tour lists. Our hostel manager in Santa Marta had not even heard of it! We choose Santa Veronica because of its proximity to Xielo Skydive and…
Continue reading ➞ Colombia: motorcycle adventure and finding Santa Veronica
Travelling on a budget sometimes means we land ourselves with long layovers. Although this might not seem ideal, we found this to be a fun and unique way to travel. We often save several hundred dollars and get the opportunity to visit a new place! On our trip home from Colombia, we had a 8…
2017 you have been a wild ride with lots of great things to reflect on. I have a lot to be grateful for this year! Kicked off 2017 in onsie-style with some of the best skydiving people. Said hello to the new year with winter skydiving Horseback rode on a beach in Mexio Skydived onto…
Over the last year, we heard great things about travelling to Colombia. I was intrigued by the country, so it was natural pick for our next trip. I cannot say enough good things about the country. The people are lovely, the culture is interesting, the landscape is beautiful and we found it safe. We…
Facebook recently reminded my of a memory from three years ago. Three years ago this crazy skydiving journey started with a tandem. I thought I would do one tandem to try out skydiving since my dad was skydiver. Ithought it would be a fun way to remember him, as I always heard about it…
We arrived at Algonquin Park on a crispy morning with a bright blue sky. I was looking forward to disconnecting and using the time to enjoy nature. I did not get to Algonquin the previous year, so this weekend was anticipated. After a busy summer of skydiving, a hectic work schedule and busy weekends,…
Continue reading ➞ Algonquin in Three Days: Magnetawan, Hambone, Daisy Lake
A moment of silence, as I stepped back and let myself fall. It was a new sensation and almost peaceful. It was not my first time jumping from a helicopter, but maybe the first time I really appreciated the experience. For a non-skydiver, falling out of a plane or helicopter might seem like nearly…
The skydiving season trickled to a start this year. Unlike other skydivers, I jump with some regularity through the winter, so for me it was a slow start to the season with sporadic jumping in March and April. Dropzones start Safety Days in May, which often marks the beginning of another season. Safety days…