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120 Tonnes of Debris Collected 1000 Cubic Metres of Debris Nearly 800 Lift Bags Transported 1000+ Kms of Coastline Cleaned Nine Vessels to Support Crew More than 100 People Employed 42 days in the field The Marine Debris Removal Initiative … Continue reading →

BALLENAS-WINCHELSEA ARCHIPELAGO This is a cluster of 19 islands and islets just off-shore from Nanoose Bay on the east coast of Vancouver Island, running north from the Lantzville area and Nanoose Harbour to Rathtrevor Beach near Parksville. Nanoose Bay is … Continue reading →

Looking to take your #adventurelife to a whole new level in the new year? Or dreaming of spending the winter in a tropical paradise but want to avoid the high price tag and monotony of a typical cruise or Caribbean … Continue reading →

HOW TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ONWARD TRAVEL: 8 OPTIONS INCLUDING THE FAKE TICKET METHOD Proof of onward travel is becoming a very common and very annoying travel requirement. While on the road, you sometimes find yourself in situations where you … Continue reading →

This is the Canadian version of Doukhobor history. It also relates more of the Canadian experience compared to the Wikipedia source. 1653 Reforms to the Russian Orthodox Church introduced in 1653 by Patriarch Nikon caused a major schism (or raskol) among … Continue reading →

Sardinia August 10-12, 2021 I came to Sardinia primarily to get one of my last Nomad Regions in Europe and to see the WHS of Su Nuraxi. Sardinia itself has little interest to me. The Sardinia tourist map lists 68 … Continue reading →

15 WAYS THAT CRUISING NEWBIES WASTE MONEY By Gene Sloan I can still remember my first rookie mistake on a cruise. It came about 15 minutes after I stepped on board a ship for the first time. I had worked … Continue reading →

WHAT TO PACK FOR A CRUISE The destination will dictate the clothing and accessories you bring, but here are a few essentials: Fun Door Magnets. On cabin doors they give flair and helps you easily spot your cabin upon approach. … Continue reading →

Cruising is easy. You only have to unpack once and you don’t have to go hunting for a restaurant or entertainment every night. 1. Arrive at your departure port a day ahead of schedule.. It is the only way to … Continue reading →

My Clock. I purchased a Sam Lahee long case clock for CAD$500 from a local antique dealer in the Comox Valley in 2020. I then did some research. Timepiece Antique Clocks and its owner Kevin Chellar in Dublin are the only … Continue reading →