I’m Travelling Again and it Feels Good! Many of you know that I have had a health issue that made travelling a little more difficult for me in the last few years. I am thankful that right now, all is good and I am back and able to travel, take […]
The City of Córdoba… This Visit was a Total Surprise!
Sometimes, the Unexpected and Unplanned Things in Life Become the Most Cherished! The next city that was on my itinerary to visit was Granada. There were no more cities of particular interest for me to see and if so, I’d have to re-arrange my schedule. I was truly enjoying my […]
Did the Life of Queen Isabella 1st Nudge Me to Visit Cádiz? You Bet it Did!
Cádiz Was an Unexpected and Breathtaking  Gem in Spain! Once I discovered more about Columbus, his important relationship with Queen Isabella 1st, and his historic voyages, I seriously pondered a visit to Cádiz! It wasn’t planned but during my last few days in Seville, I wondered about this old port […]
Seville, One of The Jewels of Andalusia, Spain
Travel Adventure Series 1:3 Spain  –Magnificent Spain – The City of SEVILLE Unlike Queen Isabella 1st of Spain, I didn’t have an entourage at my disposal to get me from one place to another in Spain. I certainly was not going to arrive in Seville by horse followed by servants. I had […]
How Did a 14th Century Queen Help Me Plan This Tour of Spain?
Travel Adventure Series 1:2 Spain  – Magnificent Touring by Re-Tracing History There is no secret from reading my blog that I have spent a lot of time travelling throughout Spain. Although much of it has been hiking hundreds of kilometers through regions most tourists would never see, I have also visited […]
BRACE YOURSELF for The Glory of SPAIN: Beauty Exemplified!
Travel Adventure Series 1:1 Spain  – BRACE YOURSELF FOR THE GLORY OF SPAIN: Beauty Exemplified! This blog series, BRACE YOURSELF for THE GLORY OF SPAIN: Beauty Exemplified is a collection of posts discovering towns, cities and regions that make up this great country. I will outline for you how to […]
What Are You Thankful For this Thanksgiving?
WHY DO CANADIANS CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING IN OCTOBER? Thanksgiving Day in Canada occurs on the second Monday in October. It is an annual statutory Canadian holiday which celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the past year. The harvest in Canada happens earlier than in the U.S.A. It is a similar […]
What is Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation About?
This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Marks a Sad and Shocking Time in Canadian History! How Can We Learn More About the History of Our Indigenous Peoples? This Day is Also Known as Orange Shirt Day! Â Â Â Â I suggest you grab yourself a snack, tea, coffee, or another drink […]
2 Factors That Have GREATLY Affected the Plight of Rescue Animals!
Thousands of Animals Are at a Severe Risk of Being Euthanized or Being Killed in Less than Humane Ways! This news just breaks my heart. 1st Factor Affecting The Plight of Rescue Animals: I was quite upset yesterday as the deadline passed for Canada’s ban importing any animals for adoption […]
Hikingdan Welcomes You to His Blog!
Can Hiking in Nature Transform Your Mind, Body, and Soul? Reflections Through Hiking on Life’s Triumphs, Challenges, and Adventures! Welcome To My Blog and Learn a Bit About Me! Hi Everyone! I originally set up this blog in 2015 to write about my first hike ever of the 800 Km […]