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From City to Sea: Things To Do On the Drive to Tofino
It can be easy to forget that Vancouver actually isn’t on the ocean. Many Vancouverites, myself included, refer to the beaches in Vancouver as on the ocean, but it really isn’t. There’s a whole island...
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Beachy Adventures in White Rock, BC
It’s hard to be a Vancouverite without enjoying the great outdoors. When summer comes and the days get longer and warmer the people take to the hills for hikes and beaches to enjoy the great outdoors....
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21 Stunning Photos of Tofino and Surrounding Areas
I had the best time in Tofino. It was a great escape from the city. Tranquil and pretty even when the weather wasn’t cooperating. I ate well. I slept well. I did some cool things and went on fun hikes....
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A New York State of Mind
Curious about the silence the past couple weeks? I took some time off for a family trip to New York City and Boston. This was the first major family trip that I’ve been on in almost 5 years. It was...
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Eating New York City 2.0
You can’t go to New York City and not eat well. Actually, scratch that. You still can, but it’s not hard to find delicious food in the city. Even though my visit this time to New York was short and I...
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7 Free Things to Do in New York City
There’s no doubt about it. New York City is an expensive city to visit (and to live!). With hotel nights running upwards of $200 – $300 dollars a night for a crappy hotel in the middle of nowhere, a...
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In Photos: Newport, Rhode Island
Driving between New York City and Boston, we knew that we wanted to stop along the way and explore a new town. While it would have been amazing to go to Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard, that could be an...
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6 Things That Surprised Me in Milwaukee
A lot of people have wondered about my choice to go to Milwaukee. A city and area of the US that had never really been high on my to explore list, I went because of a cool opportunity to learn from and...
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7 Free Things To Do in Boston
Boston, full of history and interesting sites, is a great city for walking. Almost, European-esque, visitors to the centre wander through twisty, narrow, cobblestone streets, with brick buildings...
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On Set in Boston with On Location Tours
Who doesn’t enjoy seeing something you’ve only seen in movies in real life? I know I do. That line that blurs fiction and reality. My hometown of Vancouver is sometimes called Hollywood North and I...
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24 Hours in Chicago
Bleary eyed as we touch down in O’Hare airport, I was immediately regretting my decision to take a red-eye flight. I was cursing myself my mind as I deplaned. Sure, a red eye to the East coast makes...
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Everything I Ate in 24 Hours in Chicago
If you’ve figured out anything about me by now it’s that a) I like to travel and b) food is a huge part of my life. It’s only natural that while in a new place, I try to take in the city as much as...
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Highlights from 12 Days in Japan
Going to Japan was fulfilling a long time desire of mine to explore the country’s wonderfully fascinating culture. In many ways, Japan is incredibly modern, and yet it’s very much rooted in tradition....
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Visiting Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market – A Look Into One of the World’s Largest...
One of the things I was most looking forward to while in Japan was visiting was the fish market in Tokyo. I know what you’re thinking. Why a fish market of all things?! It seems like such a strange...
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Dreaming of Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice
As 2015 comes to a close, I’m in a flurry of potential trip planning for next year. A whole year with no trips planned! What’s a girl to do? Plan trips regardless if I’m going or not of course! My...
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An Ode to the Japanese Convenience Store
The reputation of the Japanese convenience store precedes it. One of the first things anyone shared with me when they found out I was going to Japan was their praises for their 7-11s and the amazing...
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Inside Yoyogi Park: Tranquility in the Heart of Tokyo
I always find it fascinating in big cities that they always have a green space right in the middle of the city and I inexplicably find myself in them. Central Park in New York City, Hyde Park in...
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Holiday Cheer at Bright Nights in Vancouver
I had grand plans this year of doing all of the holiday things in Vancouver. But then typical Vancouver weather reared its ugly head and it started raining and pouring day in and day out. The last...
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Adventures at Magical Uttarayan – The Kite Festival of Gujarat
A friend of mine recently spent a couple months working in India and I’ve asked her to share one of the highlights from her time there. Meet Jenny: Last year, I moved from Vancouver to live in India...
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Visiting the Stunning Kinkaku-ji: Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion
With over 1600 temples in Kyoto, it can be overwhelming to decide which ones to see. After a lot of sightseeing, you can run into temple fatigue. I definitely did. That said, I can easily pick out my...
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