The travel adventures of Cass and Doug as they move about the world hiking, paddling, flying, and touring.

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Cape Breton Island

By Doug Smith on August 17, 2026
I am born and raised in Nova Scotia, and Cape Breton is only a short two and a half hours away. Needless to say, I've been there a million times for both work and pleasure. My work in the film industry brings me to places like the Fortress of Louisbourg, and my past days trucking…

Thailand – 1-Day Bird Tour

By Doug Smith on March 7, 2026
On the last day of our big Bangkok - Laos Trip was this this birding tour in Thailand outside the city. It gets it's own post because the list of birds is long and it's not in Laos, nor Bangkok. It was a squeeze doing it, but was definitly worth it. We had a late…

Bangkok

By Doug Smith on March 7, 2026
Day 1 FIND COUSIN DAVE After all 3 flights were delayed plus a literal run through the airport in Japan, we made it to Bangkok and decided on an early morning Super Bowl beer with my cousin Dave and his buddy Paul at Sportsbar near our hotel. Dave doesn't live here, but he's here ALL…

Laos

By Doug Smith on March 7, 2026
DAY 5 Travel from Bangkok to LAOS After departing Bangkok, we woke up the next morning on the train as we approached the border between Thailand and Laos. Didn’t get much sleep. Very cold AC. The train stopped for the Thai exit process. We left our bags on the train, as we had to get…
Snowy Owl in flight over wter

The Snowy Owl

By Doug Smith on January 6, 2026A sighting of my first Snowy Owl, and elusive bird trying to deceive me for ages.

Advocate Harbour Weekender

By Doug Smith on September 9, 2025A short weekender to do some light hiking, visit a famous farm to table restaurant, geology museum, coal mine museum, and see some birds too.
Paddling past a beaver dam

Across the Tobeatic Wilderness Area

By Doug Smith on April 29, 2025A multi-day canoe trip with friends across Nova Scotia's largest wilderness area. Bushwhacking, portages, and wet feet.

Namibia and Botswana

By Doug Smith on February 18, 2025Our honeymoon trip to Africa. Visiting three African countries, plus a city visit to London and Frankfurt. On our own for a few days in Namibia before starting a tour.
canyon, river

Arizona – RV’s not for us

By Doug Smith on January 28, 2024A short trip to Arizona to escape the cold north. Sedona, and the Grand Canyon in a travel trailer.
desert, andes, oasis

Chile – 2-Part Road Trip

By Doug Smith on February 28, 2023A 3 week road trip in two parts. Atacama Desert to start with amazing scenery and wildlife, followed by a road trip from Santiago to Chaiten and back to a relaxing few days in Valparaiso.
A bird

Costa Rica

By Doug Smith on March 28, 2022Our first international trip together, why not a week of birds, wildlife and rain forests.