Rob Greenfield:
At the age of 29, I now own fewer possessions than I’ve ever owned in my entire life. After years of downsizing I have achieved one of my long-sought-after goals of being able to fit everything I own into a backpack that fits comfortably on my back. …
Imagine being able to do a push-up with every single item that you own on your back!
One possession that I will likely own again in the future is a bicycle as well as basic cycling gear. …
All My 111 Possessions…
Thanks Lisa. 🙂
In March many travel to Japan to see blossoming trees.
But the trees near Parksville, B.C. are pretty great too. 🙂
More Parksville photos.
Qualicum Beach is a town located on Vancouver Island British Columbia, Canada. At the 2011 census, it had a population of 8,687.
It is situated at the foot of Mount Arrowsmith, along the Strait of Georgia on Vancouver Island‘s northeastern coast. …
It’s easy to bike between Qualicum and Parksville on quiet roads.
Though I’d spent plenty of time – in the past – walking the shoreline, this time I stayed up above in town. Close to the railway track.
… a popular tourist destination, with many rental cottages dotting its coast. It is also a popular retirement community, and has the oldest average population in Canada with a median age of 60.9 in 2006. …
If you are looking for a cozy little retirement cabin …
… check out Qualicum Beach. 🙂
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I renewed my travel insurance for another year. This still looks the best deal for me. I haven’t made a claim … so I don’t know for sure.
__ original post April 2015:
What’s the best travel insurance for a 57yr-old who spends a good deal of time in the States. And who hikes remote nations?
Year round policies.
Budget backpackers, including myself, have long used World Nomads.
But the last time I went to book with them, there was some sort of weird exclusion for Albertans. 😦
Right now they want CAD$408.45 for 6 months. FAR too expensive.
The best site for Canadians researching the topic is Travel Insurance Review. Click through for a list of options with commentary.
There’s no coverage for anyone over 60 with many policies, including World Nomads. I’ve got a couple of years left.
World Escapade insurance is available to travelers who are 74 years old or younger. Travel CUTS Bon Voyage insurance is only sold to those age-50 or younger.
With my TD Bank account I can get less coverage for 1 year for $128.00. Rather than trying their lousy online system, call 1-866-566-1464.
TD uses Meloche Monnex to handle their insurance. The very inexpensive cost is offset by a deductible on any claim. $100 to $1000 deductible. I’ve never made a claim in the past. Don’t expect to make one in future. But this covers me (partly) for worst case scenarios.
I’ll go with TD Meloche Monnex.
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I should start my review by saying that this book is a fine example of its type — the breezy travelogue — but if you prefer something meatier and more substantial, you’re likely to be disappointed. …
I’d agree. Lightweight.
But I still recommend this travelogue by Polly Evans for anyone going to Argentina. Especially for women.
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Thanks Greg.
The city is famous for its German traditions, its natural environment, and its popularity as a tourist destination. It enjoys a scenic location close to mountains, lakes, forests and national parks. …
More photos …
