Category: Travel
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A Weekend in Chicago: Exploring Architecture, Art, and Deep Dish Pizza
Chicago, aka the Windy City, where stunning architecture, world-class art, and delicious deep dish pizza await! We went on a weekend adventure to Chicago over the Easter long weekend in April 2023 (we actually got really lucky with the weather, it was sunny the entire time we were there!), and with it being our first…
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9 Amazing Stops on the Icefields Parkway
The Icefields Parkway is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful drives in the world. Stretching over 140 miles from Banff to Jasper, the parkway winds its way through the heart of the Canadian Rockies, offering stunning views of glaciers, mountains, and pristine lakes. With so much natural beauty to see, it can be overwhelming to…
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7 Glacier Lakes You Need to See in Alberta
Alberta is home to some of the most stunning and awe-inspiring glacier lakes in the world. From the turquoise blue waters of Moraine Lake to the emerald green hues of Lake Louise, these lakes are surrounded by rugged landscapes, towering mountains, and pristine wilderness. In this blog post, we will explore the 7 glacier lakes…
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Banff Diary – Day 5: Kayaking Bow River, Tunnel Mountain & Banff Gondola
This is the final installment of my Banff blog series, you can read more about days 1 through 4 below – enjoy! Banff Diary – Day 1: Norquay Lookout and Vermilion Lakes Banff Diary – Day 2: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise and Morant’s Curve Banff Diary – Day 3: Johnston Canyon, Mistaya Canyon and Bow…
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Why You Should Solo Travel At Least Once
Have you ever considered traveling alone? The idea of going on a solo trip might seem daunting, but it can be an incredibly rewarding experience. In 2015, I solo traveled to New York City after spending a summer with friends in San Diego on a J1 visa. Here are just a few reasons why everyone should travel…
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Banff Diary – Day 4: Icefields Parkway Day Trip
On day 4 of our Banff trip, we did a return trip on the Icefields Parkway, driving to and from Jasper, making several stops along the way. This is the fourth installment of my Banff diaries, you can read the other entries below: Banff Diary – Day 1: Norquay Lookout and Vermilion Lakes Banff Diary…
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Banff Diary – Day 3: Johnston Canyon, Mistaya Canyon & Bow Lake
On day 3 of our Banff trip, we planned to visit Johnston Canyon, Mistaya Canyon, and then loop back to Bow Lake to finish off the day. This is the third post in the series about our Banff trip during July 2022. Read the first blog here and the second blog here. Johnston Canyon As…
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Banff Diary – Day 2: Moraine Lake, Lake Louise & Morant’s Curve
On day 2 of our Banff trip, which was a Friday in July, we’d plan to visit Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. I wanted to visit both of these extremely popular lakes on one of the weekdays we were there, to hopefully avoid most of the crowds. This is the second post in the series…
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Banff Diary – Day 1: Norquay Lookout & Vermilion Lakes
We decided to go to Banff the week before the Civic Day long weekend (which usually lands on the first Monday of August) to avoid summer crowds. We flew into Calgary on a morning flight from Toronto Pearson to spend a long weekend (5 nights) in Banff. Once we landed in Calgary, we collected our…
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Travel Diary: Long Weekend in Nova Scotia
For the May long weekend (that’s Victoria Day weekend in Canada), we spent it in Nova Scotia. We flew into Halifax from Billy Bishop airport in Toronto, (which is an awesome little airport, by the way. I wish we could fly out of it more often.), Here’s what we got up to! Day 1: Peggy’s…
