The Blue Mountains National Park is approximately two hours west of Sydney by train, a large and beautiful national park protecting the famous Blue Mountains of New South Wales. The Blue Mountains are a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site and are…
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Royal National Park is the third oldest national park in the world and first in Australia, established in 1879. It was originally named just National Park but renamed after Queen Elizabeth II traveled through it in 1954. Royal National Park is 151…
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I spent the morning wandering around Sydney's harbour, taking in the sights of the famous Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, Mrs. Macquarie's Chair and the Royal Botanical Garden and decided to spend the rest of my day taking on…
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Australia so far has been sunshine, blue skies and white sand. Welcome to Bondi Beach, quite possibly Australia's most famous - and for good reason. Nestled along the coast of Sydney are plenty of beaches offering a gateway to the…
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Oftentimes, flying direct is the most appealing option as you get on the plane in your home country and get off in your destination. However, it turns out that having a layover (or multiple) along the way tends to drastically…
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If you've been keeping up with the blog, you'll know that I bit the bullet and said a temporary goodbye to Canada. I have a plane ticket to Australia leaving tomorrow, a three-month tourist visa and a bucket list that seems…
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January in California is not cold and snow-filled. Rather, a beautiful day of sunshine, clear blue skies, chirping birds and panoramic views over Santa Clara county greeted us as we tackled a two and a half hour hike through some…
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So, you're planning a long-term trip and as a result you've decided that it's silly to keep paying the rent on an empty apartment. Congrats! This is a big step towards freedom to travel as far and as wide as…
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A huge part of traveling - and a crucially important one - is packing. This is the stage where you gather everything you'll be needing while abroad, since you won't have access to your closet every day or your bathroom…
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It's weird to be writing this post. I have always had a dream of one day being able to work full-time as a travel blogger, earning enough money to fund my global dreams and around-the-world adventures. I have read the…
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My boyfriend's family owns a property on the slopes of Blackcomb in Whistler, meaning that every chance we get, we make the drive up north (sometimes in harrowing weather) to enjoy all of the outdoor activities Whistler has to offer.…
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If it's a guaranteed white Christmas you're after, Alberta is a sure promise to make all your snowy winter wonderland dreams come true. I fly back and forth to Calgary frequently to visit my boyfriend. The first snow fell in…
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Snow has officially fallen in Calgary, meaning that the neighbouring world-famous national parks of Banff and Jasper on the Albertan border with British Columbia are welcoming in the winter as well. Typically, November to April is when snow lingers in…
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The West Edmonton Mall is located in Edmonton, the second-largest city in Alberta, Canada, approximately three hours drive north of Calgary. At first glance, you may think this mall is just like the hundreds of thousands of other malls across…
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