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Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel: Zanzibar Bliss

December 4, 2014 by Helen

zanzibar beach resorts, ras nungwi

Update: Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel was tragically devastated by a fire in February 2017. To date, it has not been rebuilt. The more I travel to tropical destinations, the less I desire accommodations in ordinary, crowded, 300-room resorts. I want something unique. Something peaceful. Something intimate. So when I discovered Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel during […]

A Sobering Visit to Arlington National Cemetery

November 10, 2014 by Helen

rows of white tombstones at arlington cemetery

I’ve long been interested in the human face of war. In Austria, a visit to a former Nazi concentration camp many years ago left me both shaken and speechless. In Vietnam, I was led through what used to be the Demilitarized Zone by a Vietnamese war veteran on the back of his motorbike along the Ho […]

A Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride

October 29, 2014 by Helen

cappadocia hot air balloons

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 […]

Why I Choose a Life of Travel

October 4, 2014 by Helen

travel inspiration

After years of complacency, I’ve answered the call of the open road. But no one told me it would be this hard: that surrendering the only home I’ve ever called my own would trigger my deepest insecurities, feel like a psychic and emotional amputation, and leave me inconsolable for days. Or that, despite the realization […]

Things to Do in Quebec City

September 23, 2014 by Helen

chateau frontenac hotel and champlain monument at dusk in quebec city

It was almost 30 years ago when my classmates and I piled onto a Quebec City-bound school bus to get what, for many of us, became our first glimpse into French Canada. Now that I think about it, this student jaunt also marked the beginning of my wandering ways. Since then, I’ve travelled far and wide […]

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During a family visit to North Carolina, we spent During a family visit to North Carolina, we spent an afternoon digging the vibes and art murals in Winston-Salem. The artists here have some serious street cred. 💯

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It was a perfect day for wine tasting in Niagara-o It was a perfect day for wine tasting in Niagara-on-the-Lake.🍷

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Have you experienced @littlecanada? This exhibit s Have you experienced @littlecanada? This exhibit surpassed all my expectations.

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🌸 It’s one of my favourite times of the year. 🌸 It’s one of my favourite times of the year. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and they’re here in Hamilton. These delicate flowers are rich in symbolism in Asian countries like Japan. Don’t wait to take in their beauty - it won’t last long.
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An artist’s haven. .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #doorsope An artist’s haven.
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Checked out this cool studio for #DoorsOpenHamilto Checked out this cool studio for #DoorsOpenHamilton. 
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That time I learned Lake Huron is THIS blue. That time I learned Lake Huron is THIS blue.
Hello, Hess Village. You’re cute. .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ Hello, Hess Village. You’re cute.
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SO ELATED that @trueshotcoffeeco has re-opened. Fo SO ELATED that @trueshotcoffeeco has re-opened. Folks: this is where you go for the best coffee in Hamilton! 🙌🏼
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