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Experience the Magic of Christmas in New York City with these Festive Ideas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! At least, as a Christmas enthusiast, I think it is! I love Christmas and while I will always be home in Canada for the holidays, I do enjoy visiting other places during the festive season to see how they celebrate. Places like London, Paris, and Vienna. However,…
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What to Wear on an Alaska Cruise: An Alaska Cruise Packing List
Packing for my Alaska cruise was tricky. While I have experience packing for warm destination cruises and an Antarctica expedition cruise, I’m relatively new to cruising and the fact that I needed to pack appropriately for ship life as well as for outdoor adventures in Alaska made it hard to decide what to bring. After…
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Is an Alaska Cruise Worth it: Honest Thoughts from a Non-Cruiser
When Holland America reached out to me inviting me on their 7-day Alaska cruise I had mixed feelings. Alaska looked beautiful and I’d heard so many good things. But I’m not a big cruise ship person. I identify most as an adventure traveller, a slow-traveller and to me, a big cruise trip was neither of…
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How to Have the Ultimate Girls Weekend in New York City
New York City is one of those places that is likely on everyone’s list to visit, especially for us women. The allure of the high fashion, the bright lights, and non-stop nightlife has everyone hungry for a taste. It’s the perfect destination for a girls getaway and in this post, I’m sharing the best things to…
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Where to Stay in Oahu, Hawaii: Honolulu & Beyond
Headed to Hawaii and wondering where to stay in Oahu? I get it. My first trip to Hawaii I spent about 1 week in Oahu and struggled to pick a place to stay. Did I want to stay downtown? By the beach? Away from Honolulu and the crowds? Despite being a relatively small island, there…
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Manta Rays in Hawaii: Swimming with Mantas in Kona
The first time I saw mantas was in Indonesia. I was in Komodo National Park when a black manta, also known as a ninja manta, swooped overhead. It was love at first sight. Mantas quickly became my favourite animal and I got as excited as a child at Christmas every time I saw one which…
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1 Week in Hawaii: The Perfect Oahu Itinerary for Your First Visit
Do you dream of palm trees, turquoise waters perfect for snorkeling, scuba diving, and surfing? Of eating tropical fruits, fresh seafood, and rainbow shave ice? I know I do, which I was I was thrilled to finally visited Hawaii in conjunction with my trip to Fiji and Tonga. Not only was it perfect for breaking…
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Hawaii on a Budget: Oahu Guide
Hawaii is a tropical island that is on many traveller’s must-visit list. From lush jungles with hidden waterfalls and wildlife to soft, sandy beaches. Colourful coral reefs teeming with marine life and powerful volcanoes. Hawaii is an island paradise. Unfortunately, a visit to these islands also tends to come with a hefty price tag. However,…
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Solo Travel in Hawaii: Oahu for Solo Travellers
Hawaii was somewhere I’ve wanted to go for years- ever since I saw Blue Crush. I might have even harboured secret dreams about being a surfer girl but, sadly, my surf lesson in Ireland proved that will never happen). Throughout high school I doodled hibiscus flowers on all of my binders and notebooks, gazed longingly at…
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See the Best Christmas Lights in NYC with this Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour
There’s something magical about New York City at Christmas. From the elegant storefront windows done up with glitter, the majestic Christmas tree at Rockefeller centre, towering over an icy rink perfect for skating, and even the little wooden booths at New York’s Christmas markets. The holiday season is a wonderful time to visit the Big…
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Exploring the Best of the Twin Cities from Roseville, Minnesota
If you asked me a few months ago if I had ever heard of Roseville, Minnesota I’d have told you no. Granted, as a Canadian, my US geography isn’t exactly top notch (I’ve really only spent time in New York City, Oahu, and Orlando area) but having just been invited by the tourism board to…
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How to Make the Most Out of a Weekend in Washington DC
Looking for a fun place to spend a weekend away? A great city with plenty to see and do, a great food scene, and somewhere easy to get around? Washington DC makes for the perfect weekend escape; with so much to see and do you won’t get bored, but two days in Washington DC is…
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What is the Best Hawaiian Island for Your Vacation?
Hawaii is a vacation dream for many travellers, especially during the cold winter months. Thoughts of tropical breezes, turquoise waves, lush rainforests, and coconut cocktails is enough to get even winter enthusiasts excited. But, while Hawaii maybe be one state, it’s actually made up eight main islands (there are over 130 islands total). Of these…
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