Looking for adventures outdoors? You’re in the right place.
Over the year, I’ve written a few blogposts… er… close to a few hundred. TimeTravelTrek was built for active travellers who combine outdoor adventure with history, culture and meaningful exploration – a few of my passions!
Along the way, I’ve collected practical planning resources, destination ideas and tools to help make those adventures easier to plan and more memorable. I also believe a good checklist, planner or journal can help you get more out of an adventure — before, during and after the trip.
Whether you’re heading out in the RV, paddling a river, hiking a trail, exploring a historic site or watching for birds, you’ll find resources to help you plan the adventure, explore the destination and record the experience.
🚐 Planning an RV Adventure?
Plan
How to Plan an RV Trip in the U.S. or Canada: A Step-by-Step Guide has everything you need to go from knowing your travel dates to hitting the road. Get ready!
Explore
What are you hoping to do, see, learn about in a place? For us, it’s always hiking, biking & paddling with a dash of history on the side. Our RV Adventures in San Carlos, Mexico, are a perfect example!
Record
No matter where we go on our trips, I keep a journal. Sometimes it’s pen and paper; sometimes it’s digital.
Not sure where to begin? Check out our guide to journaling your road trips.
Try the digital RV planner
I’m increasingly taking my planners and journals into the digital world, too.
Check out the 2026 Digital RV Travel Planner on Etsy.
Explore all RV travel resources → https://timetraveltrek.com/category/rv-travel/
🛶 Planning a Canoe or Paddling Adventure?
Plan
Our 8-day paddling trip in Quetico Provincial Park, Ontario was a success because of the planning we did ahead of time.
Explore
Looking for a hidden gem in Alberta? Try the Lakeland Canoe Circuit.
Record
The only reason I could write a post about the best canoe trip meals is because I keep track of them in my journal – noting which ones are good… and which ones should never be repeated.
Try this paddling journal
So many options for recording your trips, but a simple one is this printable paddling journal available on Etsy.
Explore all paddling resources → https://timetraveltrek.com/category/paddle/
🥾 Planning a Hiking Adventure?
Plan
Some hikes are local, while others happen when we’re off on long road trips… and occasionally we’re lucky enough to hike on another continent.
Check out hiking in northern Portugal for inspiration and practical tips for planning your own adventure.
Explore
We love Canada’s Yukon Territory. If you’re up for a northern adventure, hiking in Tombstone Territorial Park is a great place to start.
Record
I wrote my post about hiking Tom’s Peak in San Carlos, Mexico after we got home, using journal notes written on the day of the adventure.
Try a hiking journal
Keep track of your hikes with a hiking journal, available on Etsy.
Explore all hiking resources → https://timetraveltrek.com/category/hike/
🏛️ Planning a Historic or Cultural Adventure?
Plan
I love researching and planning adventures. In Nelson, British Columbia, we took this to a whole new level by planning a Nelson self-guided walking tour that revolved around the question “Who lived here and why do we care?”
Explore
One of the reasons we love the American Southwest is exploring its prehistoric sites. Looking for 12 Must-Visit Native American ruins in Arizona? Our list of sites is a good place to start.
Record
Whenever we travel, I keep a journal to record not only campsites and reservations, but also historic sites we’ve visited, stories we’ve discovered and places we want to explore next.
Try an inspirational checklist
Want inspiration for more cultural sites to visit in Arizona? Check out the Cultural Sites in Arizona checklist, available on Etsy.
Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites → https://timetraveltrek.com/category/unesco-whs/