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Author: Kate Kelsen

Life Experiences, travel, Wander Woman Blog Series

The Cold Plunge: A Pause for Planning

July 25, 2024April 16, 2025 Kate Kelsen

In this post, we have a one day break from our busy schedule, which I use to start planning my next solo adventure to Vancouver Island. During this planning I start to learn the balance between booking in advance and going with the flow, and discover what kind of traveller I am.

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The Cold Plunge: Frozen Lakes and Fairy Forests

July 17, 2024April 16, 2025 Kate Kelsen

As our Banff adventure draws to a close, we experience a winter wonderland at Lake Louise, and wander through a fairy forest in Revelstoke.

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The Cold Plunge: Banff Day Two

July 15, 2024April 16, 2025 Kate Kelsen

On day two in Banff, Janine, Maddie and I take a ride on the gondola, on horseback, and visit the historical Cave and Basin site before I set off on a solo adventure on an evening wildlife safari.

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The Cold Plunge: Banff Day One

July 12, 2024April 16, 2025 Kate Kelsen

On our first full day in Banff National Park, Janine, Maddie and I explore the quaint township of Canmore, admire the beauty of Lake Minnewanka, and brave the hustle and bustle of busy downtown Banff.

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The Cold Plunge: Road Tripping to Banff

July 10, 2024April 16, 2025 Kate Kelsen

In this post Janine, Maddie and I set off on a girls road trip to Banff, exploring rural townships in BC and Alberta along the way.

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The Cold Plunge: Okanagan

July 1, 2024April 16, 2025 Kate Kelsen

In this post I head to Penticton in the Okanagan Valley for a long-awaited reunion with my friend and travel buddy, Janine.

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Departure Day Arrives

June 24, 2024June 1, 2025 Kate Kelsen

In this post I talk about the days leading up to my departure from Australia, saying goodbye to friends and family, getting on the plane and navigating my first few days in Canada.

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How a Hill in Ireland Helped Me with Overwhelm

June 21, 2024April 15, 2025 Kate Kelsen

In this post, I talk about selling, packing and giving away my belongings, and how hiking Diamond Hill in Ireland helped put this seemingly mountainous task in perspective.

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The Cold Plunge: Mapping the Journey

June 17, 2024April 15, 2025 Kate Kelsen

In this post, I talk about planning my intrepid journey through Canada, from West to East Coast, on my way to Ireland, and being confronted head on with long-held insecurities along the way.

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The Cold Plunge: Plans Take Flight

June 13, 2024January 6, 2025 Kate Kelsen

In this post, I talk about starting the planning and preparation process for The Cold Plunge, from booking flights to selling my belongings, and the excitement and overwhelm that ensues.

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