A letter-writer asked about how to develop body confidence, so I wrote a bit about my own journey and some things that have helped. I wish I could go back to my 16-year-old self and let her know that it's possible to feel genuinely good about yourself. ❤️outsideonline.com/culture/love-h…

Espresso, garland daisies, and my first glimpse at the Mediterranean Sea 🙌 #hellomalta

Such a nice break from the 🇨🇦 winter. #hellomalta

expeditionportal.com/overlanding-eu… With few border crossings and paperwork, Europe appears straightforward to travel through. But for the long-term overlander, adhering to the Schengen Agreement is perhaps the most challenging and important to consider. Here's what you need to know.

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expeditionportal.com/the-rugged-roa… Repeatedly warned against crossing the #Sahara, Theresa Wallach and Florence Blenkiron were the first to ride a 600cc single-cylinder Panther motorcycle, #sidecar, and trailer from Europe to Cape Town, South Africa, in 1935. #womenshistory #overland

I am not usually a soda (*pop!*) fan but I am am so here for the orange-y bitterness of this. Aromatic herb flavours are definitely overlooked in North America. 🍊 #malta

expeditionportal.com/feature-vehicl… I will never stop yearning for an old #ToyotaHilux. This one from Italy is especially fun, with a camper retrofitted with a #vanlife aesthetic. #overland #hilux #roadtrip

The Maltese strawberries are blowing my mind. So sweet, so delicious. Here, they perfume the air. #malta #farmfresh

youtu.be/I1B6-3t3ICA Canadian adventure motorcyclists Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West traveled the length of the Pan-Am Highway on their KLR650 and BMW F700GS bikes. Here, I learn more about traveling as a couple, women’s motorcycle training, and the importance of snacks.

Dream dining in Valletta, #Malta.

Today I saw a group of women swimming in the Thames in the rain and a Land Rover herding cattle so I think I’ve now experienced Britain to the fullest. 😂

Honoured to have written the foreword for the reissue of this lost travel classic. Barbara Toy is the missing link between Freya & Dervla - a kickass adventuress who travelled the world solo in her Land Rover during the '50s & '60s. Good to see her getting her dues John Murray Press

I feel like my nervous system is recalibrating in the English countryside. I had no idea it would be so peaceful. Day 1 in Lake District has been a win so far… even saw my first tarn.

Each day I freak out with excitement about something here in the UK (sheep, bluebells, clotted cream, etc). Today it’s the Caerlaverock Castle. #ukroadtrip #welcometoscotland

Pretty sure our trip budget just doubled. 😬😅 So many used and antique #bookstores with originals of titles I couldn’t dream of seeing in Canada. #ukroadtrip

Scotland: A Short Poem Howling wind Pelting rain Then the sun Came out again. Just, wow. The Mull of Galloway sure pulled out the stops today. #ukroadtrip #isthisreallife

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