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Bali Travel Guide: Surf, Waterfalls, Manta Rays and Rice Fields
Unlock the secrets of Bali's stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and hidden gems with our comprehensive guide.
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A Slow Weekend on Saturna Island
A weekend guide to the truly remote Gulf island off the coast of Vancouver, Saturna.
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Places to Watch the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver, BC
Never, ever would I say that I am a soccer/football fan. It wasn’t until the first Canada game that I was bit by the bug. Since I am a casual sports fan, I am not about to wait in a long line to go anywhere. It took me a while to figure out the best viewing spots in Vancouver. My criteria is probably different than mosts, I am all about the energy and whenever possible since most of the matches are during the day I would prefer to do outside. Bars & Restaurants Designated Zones Honourable Mentions Have you found some good places to watch the game? I would love…
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Vancouver – Best Places for Hot-Cold Therapy
The Science Behind Hot-Cold Therapy (and Why I Take It Seriously) Beyond how it feels, there’s real science behind contrast therapy and why I keep coming back to it. Cold exposure activates the sympathetic nervous system and increases norepinephrine and dopamine. These neurotransmitters are tied to focus, mood regulation, and attention. Regular cold exposure has also been shown to reduce systemic inflammation and improve metabolic health, both of which are closely linked to long-term brain health. Sauna use works in the opposite direction but with equally powerful effects. Heat exposure improves circulation, supports cardiovascular conditioning, and activates heat-shock proteins that help with cellular repair and stress resilience. Long-term population studies,…
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My Ultimate Travel Bucket List
50 of the top places and experiences I have on my travel bucket list It has been a while since I put together a post and I thought why not start with something light and inspirational. The initial reason that I started my blog was because I would often get travel questions from friends. I used to just share notes from my phone, but I thought if my friends were interested, my travel tips could appeal to a wider audience as well. I get so hyped when someone goes and visits somewhere I suggested and falls in love with it. I tend to be a planner, so I used to…
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Kelowna Beer Crawl
A Walkable Brewery Tour of Downtown Kelowna There is nothing I enjoy more than a well-thought-out plan! It only seemed fitting that for my weekend visit to Kelowna I map out a brewery tour route. I went to high school in Kelowna and I can’t believe how much it has grown! It has been a pleasant surprise to see how it has transformed over the years; Breweries, cideries, new wineries, and restaurants have been popping up all over, almost giving me big city vibes. There are quite a few options for guided brewery tours in Kelowna, if I was a tourist I may consider booking one so that I could…
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Vancouver to the Canadian Rockies
Driving Route and Trip Planner for the Canadian Rockies Like most people I had big plans for 2020, I had put on my vision board that I was going to go to at least one new country. I was carefully plotting out my vacation days so I could fit in all the travel I had planned. However, like most people my travel plans were cancelled and instead of a beach vacation, the next best thing was a road-trip through the Rockies. Flying still doesn’t feel like a viable option in times like these. Drive Path Our trip was 9 days in total but it could of been shortened. To break…
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Jamaica – Port Antonio
It is very rare that someone will guess my ethnicity correctly, but if you are new here, my mom is Jamaican and my dad is Canadian. Jamaica has been the location of many family vacations and even though my mom would rather go anywhere else, my dad manages to convince her to go back every four to five years. When people ask me about Jamaica, I am very transparent with them. Jamaica is beautiful, the food is amazing and the people are very friendly, however from the Westcoast the flight is pretty long and for a beach vacation there are places that are way easier to get to. Full disclosure:…
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5 Reasons to Visit Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Usually, when I am trying to decide on a travel destination, I have a simple criterion, I need to be sure there are activities there that I enjoy, I usually want to go somewhere warm and there must be good food. Mostar definitely meets this criterion. The city is rich with history, photo-worthy attractions, and cheap eats. To be completely honest, Bosnia and Herzegovina was never on my bucket list. It wasn’t until I was planning my trip to Croatia, and I started researching nearby countries to tag onto my vacation that I discovered it. My girlfriend showed me pictures of Kravica Falls and the Stari Most bridge and I…
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Things to Do in Whidbey Island
Emma Rae and I were searching for a destination that we could visit for a girls getaway weekend. We had waited until the last minute, which really narrowed down the list of prospective locations. Especially during the peak summer months. I am not much of a camper, so we relied on the availability of Airbnbs. We randomly decided to choose a lesser-known destination. Whidbey Island is roughly a two and half hour drive outside of Vancouver, BC, and it is located just north of Seattle. The Island has a vibe that is very similar to Salt Spring Island, with lots of small boutiques, independent cafes, farmers markets, breweries, and distilleries.…
