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I Want to Go with Oh to Barcelona
Have you ever felt like you just didn’t fit in?
I was born on the Canadian prairies, on a family farm. Chores at 6:00 am? Check. Winters so cold they’d freeze the icicles off a snowman? Check. Big, heavy breakfasts at the crack of dawn? Check again.
For a night owl who hates the cold, this is a problem.
And then I read about Spain, a country with a warm, Mediterranean climate, where they serve chocolate con churros for breakfast at 11 am, and where entire families start their evening meal at 10 pm.
Now that’s the kind of place where I’d fit in…
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Australia | Oceania | Travel Blogs
Australia’s Best Kept Secret: Wild and Beautiful Fraser Island
Australia’s Fraser Island is one of the most diverse, interesting places we’ve ever visited. In our three days on Fraser Island, we packed in enough sights to last a month. And we almost missed it…
So what’s so great about Fraser Island? In a sentence? Shipwrecks, airplanes landing on the beach, towering sand cliffs, champagne tidal pools, wild dingoes, migrating humpback wales, a freshwater aquifer, camping on the beach, 4×4 sand tracks, beautiful sandy beaches, and a fascinating Aboriginal history.
Here’s a overview of all the great things we found to do on Fraser Island…
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Canada | Travel Blogs
A Little Slice of Hot Tub Heaven at the Delta Residences at Sun Peaks
We love our hot tubs.
There’s something wonderfully relaxing about sliding your tired body into steaming water, leaning your head back, and breathing in crisp, clean mountain air.
We were seriously in need of a getaway. We’ve been planning travel itineraries, booking rooms, and all the not-so fun things we need to do to prepare for a long trip.
So when we had a chance to visit the Delta Residences at Sun Peaks we jumped at the chance.
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Australia | Oceania | Travel Blogs
Cruisin’ the Australian Outback on the Oodnadatta Track
Cinnamon-red mud splatters the windshield, and our van slides precariously sideways toward the ditch, righting just in time to keep us on the road. We don’t dare stop; the thick mud is as slick as ice, and deep enough that we would be stuck in seconds. Charles and I are driving the infamous Oodnadatta Track, which cuts through the heart of Australia’s Outback and traces the route of the old Ghan railway.
We decided to brave the track, sometimes notoriously rough and difficult, in our 14-year-old, 2-wheel-drive, Toyota HiAce van. We are prepared for the trip: the van carries enough water to float a small navy, food for a few weeks, spare tires and a jack. Still, I’m worried that our van, which we’ve owned for barely two weeks, won’t be up to the trip…
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Travel Blogs | Travel Tips
Need a Little Inspiration? 10 Great Travel Reads We Love
Need a little inspiration? Love a good read? Well, we’ve got you covered.
Check out our roundup of some great travel articles that inspired us to get out and explore.
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Information | Travel Blogs | Travel Tips
Extended Travel – Preparations and To Do Lists
With November now upon us, we’re under the gun to get everything sorted out and our stuff packed away as we make way for our next extended jaunt into the unknown. If you want to know what we have planned, feel free to check this post out. If not, we understand. Nothing spoils the magic of unfettered adventure like packing lists and real life to do lists.
If you’re just curious to know where we’re heading and for how long (here’s a hint, it’s going to be a very long trip) then just read the beginning. I promise I won’t bore you too much. If you’re thinking of taking off for your own extended trip, this post might give you an idea of the things you’ll need to take care of before you go…
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Europe | Travel Blogs
Petty Larceny, Wanderlust and Dreaming of a Holiday in Corfu
I love dreaming about where to go on vacation.
As a kid, I would flip for hours through glossy vacation brochures filled with scenes of sun-drenched beaches and smiling families until the pages went limp with use. Travel agents must have hated me. I was constantly nicking their magazines.
Not much has changed, except I’m checking out pretty pictures online, instead of committing petty larceny against unsuspecting travel agents. I’m on a bit of a Southern Europe kick these days, and checking out the great beaches of islands like Corfu.
Why Corfu? Corfu’s a Greek island on the Ionian sea, dotted with pretty beaches and historic ruins. It sounds like a wonderful place to…
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Europe | Travel Blogs
Who Wants to Fly to Turkey for Ice Cream?
People visit Turkey for many reasons: The thriving culture, sparkling sapphire seaside, world famous healing spas and amazing historical sites. It’s a unique, vibrant country where a rich Middle Eastern culture meets the Western world.
But enough of that. We want to go there for the ice cream. Here’s why …
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