Thirsty Journeys

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Reykjavík street art can be found all over the city. Some of the art was created as part of a collaboration between Iceland Airwaves and Urban Nation.

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A Cultural Tour of Lushoto and the Usambara Mountains, Tanzania

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A walking tour of Lushoto, located in the Usambara Mountains of Tanzania.

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Have you been to Lagos, Portugal yet? Why not? #algarveportugal #algarve #lagosportugal #travelblogger #nofilter #photooftheday (at Lagos, Portugal) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2AsJlrA9fG/?igshid=le75lnb8g1uq

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Have you been to the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens yet? #athens #greece #historical #ancientgreece #travelinspiration #travelblogger #backpacking https://www.instagram.com/p/BwOLOZCg405/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qw10ftdywc1t

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3 Days in Barcelona

When Mark and I added Barcelona to our France and England trip itinerary, it was only meant to be a way to mark Spain off our country list. We didn't expect it to be as incredible as it was. Instantly, we realized that using Barcelona as a "map-pin stopover" was doing it a disservice. This is a city that deserves to

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A Self-Drive Adventure Around Iceland's Golden Circle

New travel blog post is up! @thisisiceland @offtoiceland #iceland #goldencircle

As Mark and I were planning our most recent visit to Iceland, we knew we wanted to venture beyond Reykjavik. We started pricing out day trips – the most popular being the Golden Circle. We were, frankly, shocked at just how expensive some of the day trips were. Some of the basic, 6-hour trips started at around $95 Canadian per person, and prices only went up from there. We also had tickets for…

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A Review of the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival 2017

My new travel blog post is up: A Review of the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival 2017 @visitreykjavik @icelandairwaves

Of all the reasons to visit Iceland, I bet a music festival wouldn’t be at the top of your list. I know it wasn’t at the top of mine. But when my husband found a package deal from Edmonton to Reykjavik (including accommodation and passes to the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival), we decided to grab the opportunity. The more we travel, the less we seem to focus on the touristy, “check box”…

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A Visit to Japan's Nara Deer Park

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When my husband and I were planning out our recent trip to Japan, one attraction caught my fancy and wouldn’t let go – Nara Deer Park. A park full of adorable, tame Bambis to pet and take selfies with? Count me in!! Nara was easily accessible from either Osaka or Kyoto, two of the main cities we were staying in. We decided to make the trip from Osaka, in case we ran into a streak of rainy weather…

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A Day Trip to Japan's Himeji Castle

New travel blog post: A Day Trip to Japan's Himeji Castle #japan #himejicastle @Himeji_city @japanTravel

When you think of castles, you probably imagine the massive stone facades, round towers, moats and dungeons of medieval European fortresses. But what about Japan? My husband and I were surprised to learn just how many castles there were across this small country. We were even more surprised to discover how different they looked from our image of what castles usually look like. The first castle we…

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How to Feed a Kangaroo and Other Lessons at the Australia Zoo

New travel blog post: How to Feed a Kangaroo and Other Lessons at the Australia Zoo #australia

With over 100 zoos, wildlife refuges and sanctuaries scattered across Australia, and limited time to see everything, it can be difficult to decide which ones are worth visiting. But after a bit of research, one choice stood out for us as a “must see”: the Australia Zoo. The Australia Zoo was, of course, made famous by the late Steve Irwin, also known as the Crocodile Hunter. But it was actually…

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5 Reasons to Visit Schiedam, South Holland

5 Reasons to Visit Schiedam, South Holland @VVVPromotieSdam #travelblog #netherlands

Admittedly, I take the Netherlands for granted. My husband and I adore Amsterdam, and can easily spend a week or more in this amazing city without ever leaving its center. But the Netherlands has a lot more to offer beyond Amsterdam’s city limits. Prior to our last visit to Amsterdam, I had set up a private tour of the De Kuyper Royal Distillers. They are based out of a small town called…

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Experience the Moody and Medieval at the Rock of Cashel

New travel blog post: Experience the Moody and Medieval at the Rock of Cashel @DiscoverIreland #travelblogger

If you have a penchant for beautiful Medieval architecture and moody photo ops, then you will love the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary, Ireland. It’s a site that can easily evoke both wonder and awe in even the most jaded of travellers. So, why is the Rock of Cashel an important site, you may wonder? Well, much of what makes it a fascinating place to visit is mostly what can’t be seen – its…

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A Tour of the Jameson Whiskey Distillery

New travel blog post: A Tour of the Jameson Whiskey Distillery @jamesonwhiskey #travelblog #ireland

Did you know that Ireland’s most famous alcoholic drink (ok, second most famous, after Guinness) was created by a Scotsman? I’m talking about Jameson Whiskey, of course! Mark and I took a tour of the Jameson Distillery, located in Midleton, Ireland, to learn more about the whiskey distilling process. Although Irish whiskey isn’t one of our favourite alcoholic beverages, this tour gave us a new…

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4 Days in London

New travel blog post - Sample Itineraries: 4 Days in London

London is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. But where should you choose to spend your time if you only have four days in this huge city? I’ve laid out some options for you below: Day One: Arrive in London. Buy an Oyster card for the Underground at the airport, or any of the train stations. Take the train to your hotel to get a feel for the amazing train system. Set up a…

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Come for the Blarney, Stay for the Castle

New travel blog post: Come for the Blarney, Stay for the Castle @Blarney_Castle

Probably the most iconic (and touristy) thing to do in Ireland is to kiss the blarney stone. In fact, I think it’s mandatory. They won’t let you out of the country until you do it. Sometimes, the touristy attractions draw a crowd for valid reasons. Although, when we told friends and family that we were going to go kiss the blarney stone, they all agreed that neither of us needed help in that…

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5 Things to Do in Milan in 5 Hours

Vintage Blog Post: 5 Things to Do in Milan in 5 Hours #italy #milan

Group tours can be a mixed blessing. Your accommodations and transportation are usually covered, which is great. But you’re also at the mercy of someone else’s schedule. This can be especially challenging when you have short stopovers in large cities, and limited time to see the sights. And if you happen to get dropped off in the middle of a European city on a Sunday or Monday, you may find that…

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A Tour and Tasting at Wynand Fockink Proeflokaal

New blog post: A Tour and Tasting at Wynand Fockink Proeflokaal @iamsterdam @wynandfockink

Our most recent visit to Amsterdam in April 2017 was a little different from all of our previous trips there. It was our first time travelling with friends. Oh, sure, we’ve made friends on group trips before. But this was the first time we were consciously travelling with people we already knew. Mark and I had a mental list of the things we wanted to do in Amsterdam with our friends. We wanted to…

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