When the Road Takes Its Toll

When the Road Takes Its Toll

Time really flies. I had been meaning to write down a few more notes from the road since Monday, so now I am catching up all at once. This time, I found myself back in Keno City. The drive there felt rougher than it did a few years ago, but the little town itself is...
All the Way to the Arctic Ocean on the Dempster Highway

All the Way to the Arctic Ocean on the Dempster Highway

The name Dempster Highway almost makes it sound like a comfortable road north, but the reality is completely different. It is a long gravel road that, depending on the weather, turns either into a dusty line across the tundra or a muddy track. This time, I definitely...
Across Canada and Back to the Yukon

Across Canada and Back to the Yukon

I have almost covered the first ten thousand kilometers. The cable I had been waiting for arrived as planned, so I could finally set off on the northern route I had not taken before. Before that, I met up with a friend in Ottawa and then headed north toward Val-d’Or....
Across the Gaspé Peninsula, Québec City, and Montreal

Across the Gaspé Peninsula, Québec City, and Montreal

What started as a simple plan gradually turned into a multi-day loop through New Brunswick, the Gaspé Peninsula, Québec City, and Montreal. We had rain, long drives, beautiful views, ferries, waterfalls, and several places I would happily return to. A friend from...
Two Weeks in Canada and Getting Ready for the Road

Two Weeks in Canada and Getting Ready for the Road

Time here in Canada is flying by incredibly fast, and I can hardly believe it has already been almost two weeks since I arrived. The first few days were mostly about getting things sorted out: a local SIM card, buying a vehicle, insurance, registration, and gradually...