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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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Europe | Travel Blogs
Why Sardinia is a Perfect Walking Destination
Picking the perfect walking destination is all about finding somewhere that matches your interests and ability level. With its variety of hiking opportunities, balmy climate and historical attractions, Sardinia is somewhere that really does have a wide appeal.
One of the first things that makes Sardinia ideal for walking holidays is its beautiful Mediterranean climate. Typically, the weather is warm and mild in March, April and May, becoming hot throughout June, July and August and then beginning to cool again.
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Europe | Travel Blogs
Getaway During Half Term with the Kids: Liverpool
During the half term holiday, it can be hard to find things to occupy your children. If you want to go away for a few days over the school break, a bustling city like Liverpool has ample activities for you and your family to enjoy and stay busy.
Liverpool offers a lot of activities to keep the kids busy, including rock climbing, city farms, haunted walking tours, a footballer’s museum, art galleries and the World Museum.
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Australia | Oceania | Travel Blogs
Jumping Crocodiles on Australia’s Adelaide River
How do you make a calm day on the river go from zero to 60 in a heartbeat? Simple, dangle a little meat over the water and wait for the crocs to show…
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Canada | North America | Travel Blogs
Tranquille – A History In The Making
Dating back over 150 years, we look at the history and the story behind the place known locally as Tranquille. It is a journey of discovery for us as well as a look back for the thousands of people that have lived and worked there over the past century.
Come along with us as we unearth its past and look to its future.
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Canada | North America | Travel Blogs
Farmers Market, Food and Fun at Tranquille Farm Fresh
We stopped by Tranquille Farm Fresh in Kamloops, BC on a sunny fall day to sample their fresh produce, run through the corn maze and learn a little about history. We found what we came for, and much more. Tranquille Farm Fresh has a fascinating history, with roots in the gold rush, days as a former tuberculosis sanatorium, and even an incarnation as a mental institution…
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Travel Blogs | Travel Philosophy
Overcoming The Fear of Travel… Maybe
When people ask us why we travel so many answers come to mind. Though rarely spoken, my initial thought is always the same, “How can I not travel?”
Most hope for simple answers. Unfortunately I don’t have any simple answers for them, just a few questions and a lot of maybe’s….
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