Travelling with Tanya

"Everything you want is on the other side of fear." —George Addair.

Long before I ever heard that inspiring quote, I've always tried to push my own personal boundaries of comfort and complacency in order to experience life to its fullest and most fabulous. Saving the extreme sports for true adrenaline junkies, I seek instead to find the unique, the accessible, the tantalizing and the thrilling adventures that can be found around almost every corner—especially those that reflect the unique nature of the location. There are few limitations; I am willing to subject myself to spa treatments and unique dining experiences as well as fast-paced rides and reflective hikes. I will attempt to push through my fears. I will accept any chance to try something new. And I resolve to have fun, no matter what. With a regular crew of fellow adventurers—including family and friends, young and not-so-young—I will be profiling my travels as I take on new challenges and embrace the sometimes pulse-accelerating opportunities that come my way. I hope you'll follow along, and perhaps even suggest new adventures by e-mailing me.

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  Water world

  Kootenay region is an area of profoundly beautiful wilderness. Ecotourism as a whole has taken hold of the area and travellers from the around the world come to the Kootenays for the landscape that stands tall and says, “Look at me! How fabulous am I? Gawk! Marvel! Gape in awe!”
  

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  High above it all

  I am afraid of heights. Terribly afraid. I have nightmares of falling from mountains. Flying dreams usually end in crashing dreams. My insane fear of falling is probably why my eldest son thought his name was "Get Down Off Of There". I like to imagine a fleet of helium balloon-carrying angels supporting the wings of airplanes I fly on.

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  Seals and serendipity

  The morning was cool but calm when my husband Rusty and I met with our guide, Jan Kretz from Adventuress Sea Kayaking Adventures.