(8) Vancouver Island (Canada): Orcas, beaches and islands: Aug 2023

(9) Japan / Singapore: Dancing in the Orient: Oct 2023

(10) Mexico: Vivo and mixing with the locals in Escondido and Chilas: Feb 2024

(11) Italy: Exploring the northern region during the Cornacchia World Cup: Mar-Apr 2024 (upcoming trip – stay tuned…)

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(2015 – Ryan checking out the Panama Canal)

(2022 – Catharine and I paddleboarding in Canmore, Canada)

Starting back in 2014-15 – why did we want to leave a comfortable and safe life in Canada and live in the rain forest while trotting off to different countries for a year? (and beyond in future years) Were we nuts? Well, a quote from the Dennings family web site (family of seven who are travelling and living in different parts of the world) said it best: “Our aim is to live simply, maximize our freedom, and escape the mundane.” Of course, being plugged in and productive with respect to employment (… on the road) was part of the equation. Working remotely via the internet allowed for this Central American adventure.

Here are some great sources on breaking away and enjoying the traveling spirit (travel-hacking): the New York Times Bestseller The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss (highly recommended) and The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau.

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(July 2013 – Palmer kids enjoying marshmallows at a bonfire on Lakeside Beach, Prince Edward Island)

(July 2013 – Ryan, Andrew and myself about to head up into the skies over Georgian Bay 30,000 Islands in a bush plane with our pilot, Jessie)

Both books focus on shifting perspectives – moving away from traditional lifestyles where many people are tethered to a static environment or path in life and placing more emphasis on lifestyles promoting the following:

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(2016 – taking a break and checking out the view – Rocky Mountains, Canada)

(1) Periodic mobility (but it’s still important to have a “base camp” – aka house – to come back to between trips)

(2) Immersing yourself into new cultures

(3) Re-energizing the spirit by removing one’s self from the rat-race occasionally – to breathe in the “wanderlust”

(4) Learning new and exciting things by living unconventionally

(5) Taking risks and living “fresh”

We’ve certainly enjoyed many adventures in the past and we’re always on the lookout for new experiences in the future! We’ll see how things continue to unfold…

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(2014 – Ryan boogie-boarding in Costa Rica)

(2015 – we’re on a bridge at Tarcoles, Costa Rica – checking out the 16-ft crocodiles in the river. You wouldn’t want to fall off the bridge!)