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A Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride

As a hot air balloon pilot of 17 years, Rodrigo calls Cappadocia his favourite destination. He’s flown hot air balloons in Egypt, Israel, Namibia, Spain and his native country of Portugal, but he loves Cappadocia most for its surreal, volcanic topography of moonscapes and fairytale chimneys, and the ability to take his balloon high in the […]

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Casino Rama Resort: a Girls’ Getaway

You need a staycation. Your girlfriend does too. You want something different from the usual, popular destinations. Maybe a girls’ getaway at Casino Rama Resort? Not a gambler, you say? Neither am I. That’s okay … Read more...

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Mosquito Repellent Clothing: Mark’s No Fly Zone Apparel

This post is sponsored by Mark’s. If you’re a magnet for mosquitoes like I am, I have exciting news for you! Mark’s, a retailer of casual and work wear in Canada, has introduced WindRiver No Fly Zone apparel, the … Read more...

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Things to Do in Prince Edward County

With an abundance of natural beauty, small-town charm, wineries and culinary offerings, there are plenty of things to do in Prince Edward County. This region in southeastern Ontario, also known as The County, is often … Read more...

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Sir Sam’s Inn and Spa for Adults: A Couples Resort Ontario

Sir Sam’s Inn and Spa, a couples resort in Ontario, is a rare destination. Whether you’re a parent or not, we could all use an adults-only vacation, away from crying toddlers and a break from the responsibilities of … Read more...

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Day Trip to Muizenberg Beach, Boulders Beach and Cape of Good Hope

There are plenty of reasons visitors to South Africa make Muizenberg Beach, Boulders Beach and the Cape of Good Hope among their first stops on the tourist trail. One of the country’s most scenic attractions, the Cape … [Read more...]

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Aqaba: Where Jordan Meets the Red Sea

Aqaba is overlooked by most visitors to Jordan, but there’s a compelling reason to visit the country’s only seaside resort town. Most of the holidaymakers are Jordanians who flock to the luxury resorts during national … [Read more...]

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Bai Tu Long Bay: The Route Less Travelled in Halong Bay

We’ve all been there: our hearts sink with disappointment when we learn a place we’ve longed to visit has descended into a cesspool of mass tourism and overdevelopment. It was only after I arrived in Vietnam that I … [Read more...]

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Where Mysteries Lie: The Beaches of Tofino, BC

They call it the End of the Road, a final destination for west-bound nature lovers, ocean worshippers and adventure seekers. With old-growth forests on one side and the wild Pacific on the other, Tofino's beaches … [Read more...]

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Instagram post 17897149792394081 Sunrise on Ingonish Beach. We have some underrated beaches in Canada. This is one of them. .⁠
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Instagram post 18058761493169668 As my guide Abdul took me on a bumpy, dusty jeep ride through the Jordanian desert, I asked him how he’s able to navigate in pitch darkness with such ease. “Bedouin eyes,” he whispered. Indeed, the desert-dwellers of Wadi Rum never lose their way.

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Instagram post 17856197812547827 Weekend at @casinoramaresort is a wrap! Look out for my blog post in the coming weeks to learn more about the property and its offerings.

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Instagram post 18099631894053308 The entertainment offerings at @casinoramaresort include more than musical acts, like these kung fu-performing Shaolin monks!
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Instagram post 17846525869623300 Hello, @casinoramaresort! Gorgeous lobby.
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Instagram post 18098941789049611 That time I camped with Bedouins in the Jordanian desert.
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Instagram post 18097406893034872 Wishing everyone in Atlantic Canada a smooth and quick recovery after getting hammered by #HurricaneDorian.
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Instagram post 17911289950340679 Stone Town is where you’ll find some of the most romantic hotels in the world and sunsets like this.
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Instagram post 17879938060415521 Remembering this harbour in Pictou, a picturesque town in Nova Scotia where the first wave of Scottish immigrants landed in 1773. Didn’t find any haggis though. 🤷🏻‍♀️
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