Natasha Tucker
Natasha Tucker is native to Halifax, Nova Scotia and has spent the better part of the last decade moving around Canada. When she’s not packing up for her next move across the country, she is planning her next backpacking trip. Natasha is passionate about travel that is budget-friendly, eco-conscious and includes highlighting local wildlife and cuisine. Follow her day-to-day adventures on Instagram at @natasha_tucker.
Articles by Natasha Tucker
As a kid growing up near the ocean, the movie that I resonated with the most was The Little Mermaid. I wanted to be Ariel, but, in reverse. Unlike Ariel striving to transition from a life underwater to on land, I wanted to live underwater, where the fish are, to see them swimming. So it’s only natural that later in life, I finally took the plunge (pun intended) to make this a reality by getting my PADI Open Water scuba certification.
For many people, including myself, while travelling the world is a passion, it is important to simultaneously make a positive change in communities and the environment in which we are exploring. This is known as social impact travel.
Some of you may ask why I chose Guatemala — especially if you’re like my parents whose idea of adventure is an all-inclusive trip to Cuba.
