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A LITTLE SLICE OF WESTERN EUROPE
When I think of Western Europe, historical paintings, fascinating architecture, and good beer initially come to mind. So when my partner and I were mapping out potential routes for our trip, we knew we wanted to incorporate museums, castles and monasteries, and local eateries and markets into our itinerary. Moreover…
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VANCOUVER ISLAND: THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Vancouver Island, located just off the coast of Canada, is a large piece of land in the northeastern Pacific Ocean. Known for its mild climate, this rich, nurturing landscape has one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, including rainforests, meadows, beaches, marshes, mountains, rivers, lakes, and oceans…
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A 10-DAY DREAMY SEASIDE GETAWAY
Undoubtedly one of the most whimsical routes Eric and I have ever navigated, the Gaspé Peninsula is a legendary scenic drive along the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River in Québec made up of a surreal blue-on-blue palette. Amid an abundance of historic lighthouses, misty cliffs and truculent shorelines…
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BRUCE PENINSULA NATIONAL PARK
Canadian National Parks are vast and charming, and as of 2017, there are 39 National Parks and 8 National Park Reserves, covering about 3% of the total land in Canada. I’ve been wanting to explore one in particular this spring, and have been waiting for the snow to disappear to…
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PLANNING YOUR NORTH AMERICAN ROAD TRIP
Snowy mountains, vast canyons, foggy seashores, green plains, muggy rainforests—we witnessed almost every landscape imaginable. Going through 8 states in the U.S. and 5 provinces in Canada can definitely make one want to see more of the world. While we didn’t know it then, Eric and I embarked on the…
