For decades, writer Jim Corbett had wanted to hike the West Coast Trail in the Pacific Rim National Park. But time kept passing. Suddenly, he found himself at 65 years old without the bucket-list adventure crossed off his list. So off he went, tackling the 75-kilometre route that follows the exposed western coastline of Vancouver Island, through old-growth forests, sandy beaches and rocky headlands. Was it easy? Absolutely not. Was it worth it? Absolutely. Read more about his adventures.

Also this week, we take you on a Botswana safari, which had an unexpected result for our travel writer: She became a birder. Read more.

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