Loggers Lake Hike in BC, Canada

We spent the May Long Weekend in Whistler in the gorgeous sunshine and to find a lake or two to jump in! The hike up to Loggers Lake is a short scramble up from the parking lot, with a great…

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Visiting the Abbotsford Tulip Festival in BC, Canada

All that I’ve seen all over Instagram in the last few weeks is brightly coloured photos of 2.5 million tulips out at the Abbotsford Tulip Festival. I was here last year, and fell in love with the stunning colours, the muddy fields and the…

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How to Spend a Day in Frankfurt, Germany

On my way back to Canada from a week-long escape to Cyprus, I stopped over in Frankfurt for a 23-hour layover. Frankfurt is one of the most highly traveled to airports given its central location in the heart of Europe…

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How to Spend a Day in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Luxembourg City is the small, quaint capital of the tiny European country of Luxembourg nestled between the borders of France and Germany. Escape for just a day or unwind for longer in this enchanting little town. How to Get to…

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Walking the Ringstrasse in Vienna, Austria

With only a few hours in the gorgeous city of Vienna, I made my way out of the airport to catch a train to Wien Mitte to see what I could discover. The train cost 3,90 euro and I hopped off in…

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How to Spend a Day in Ayia Napa in Cyprus

Ayia Napa is on the eastern side of Cyprus, where I spent the day before departing on my flight back to Vancouver. "Ayia Napa" means "holy valley/dell" which pays homage to the fact that the area was once covered in…

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How to Spend a Weekend in Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus

The magical city of Kyrenia is a harbour city in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, a treat to wander through and explore. How to Get Across Cyprus' UN Buffer Zone TRNC is separated from the rest of mainland Cyprus…

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Caledonia Waterfall Hike in Cyprus

Caledonia Waterfall is a local waterfall in the Troodos Mountains, on the outskirts of Platres village. It is one of the highest up in Cyprus at the end of a beautiful forested trail. You need to cross a trickling stream…

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Visiting Kykkos Monastery in Cyprus

High up in the Troodos Mountains in the Marathasa Valley is the Kykkos Monastery, the wealthiest, largest and most lavish in all of Cyprus. The monastery is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and houses one of three icons of Apostle…

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Sunset in Limassol, Cyprus

Limassol is a mixture of luxury and quaint old-town. The iconic pastel-coloured mansions line the elaborate waterfront with multi-million dollar yachts out front, while the old town retains a sense of historical charm. Dark and intense storm clouds encouraged us…

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How to Spend a Day in Paphos, Cyprus

Paphos is a mystical and magical place that is home to many symbols of respect to Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, said to have been born in nearby Petra Tou Romiou. The old town of Paphos is a UNESCO World…

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Visiting Petra Tou Romiou in Cyprus

Petra Tou Romiou, or Aphrodite's Rock, is one of the most famous beaches in all of Cyprus, tucked between Paphos and Limassol. The beach is home to crystal clear azure waters and is romantic and enticing. Legend goes that Petra…

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