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Jolanda Lapegna

Jolanda is a full-time writer and life-long outdoor enthusiast. Growing up on a small island off the Eastern Canadian coast, she spent most of her childhood hiking, swimming and fishing in the Atlantic ocean.

After a short stint in the corporate world, Jolanda quit her day job to write full-time and check out what lies beyond the Canadian shores. Ever since, she’s been hiking, biking and kayaking her way across 11 European countries and counting.

Jolanda currently lives in the beautiful, Tuscan countryside. When she isn’t hanging out in the woods or at the beach, you’ll catch her foraging for mushrooms and truffles with her truffle-dog, Red.

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Vegan Backpacking Food: 19 Tasty Meals & Snacks for the Trail

Fuelling your adventures with vegan food isn’t as hard as you think! Whether you’re gearing up for a long hike or a week-long adventure, these vegan and health-conscious backpacking meals and snacks will keep you happy, full, and satisfied!
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Vegan Camping Food: 25 Tasty Snacks and Meals for Everyone

There’s so much more to plant based camping cuisine than just veggie hotdogs! In this comprehensive guide, we’re sharing all our favorite ideas and recipes. Read on for tips and tricks on how to turn your next camping trip into a vegan feast.
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Best Dogs for Hiking and Camping: 15 Breeds That Love to Hike!

If you love hiking and spending time outdoors, what better way to share the fun than with a canine companion at your side? But which breed is best? Find out in this guide!
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Camping Food Ideas – No Refrigeration Required!

No cooler while camping? No problem! With these 41 delicious snack and camping food suggestions, you can ditch the fridge and stave off hunger while in the great outdoors.
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Best Power Bank For Backpacking & Hiking [2024 Update]

Looking for a lightweight power bank with enough juice to power all your backpacking or camping devices? Then check out this guide to the ultimate power banks for any outdoor adventure.
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Best Camping String Lights For A Cozy Campsite Ambience

Forget the old-school lanterns and torches, you need some string or fairy lights to brighten up your camping life! Use this informative guide to choose your next set of string lights for your campsite.
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Camping Must-Haves: 31 Essential Camping Gear Items

With all the camping gear and gadgets available, it can be hard to know what to pack for your first camping trip. Here is our guide to all the essential items you’ll need!
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Best Portable Toilet for Camping: Field-Trialed & Tested [2024 Update]

Had enough of DIY toilet buckets and bags? Then get your business done like royalty with a camping toilet. Any of these awesome portable models will make a fine choice for your new camping commode.
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Best Backpacking Fishing Pole: Spinning, Casting, & Fly Fishing Rods

How does fresh fish for dinner sound? In this guide, we’ll take you through some of the ultimate fishing rods available for backpackers. From beginners to pros, we’ve got something for every angler!