A secluded getaway in Truro, NS, where you’ll find “adventure, community, and solace” on Victoria Park. Whether you like to nestle down in your own tent, relax in a woodstove warmed yurt, or indulge in a shipping container cabin – it’s all available at Seek Wilderness Accommodations. The Space Glamping is definitely our preference, we…
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The August House: Your Ideal Boutique Inn – Windsor, Nova Scotia
The August House. An 11-room boutique inn and gathering space located in Windsor, Nova Scotia at the intersection of the Avon and Annapolis Valleys. A peaceful setting that is at the center of so many incredible things to do. We had the most amazing stay here, I can’t wait to share my experience! The love…
Explore NS ~ Ivy House, a Cozy Maritime Retreat
Nova Scotia’s breathtaking coastline and charming towns are a magnet for travellers seeking a relaxing and scenic escape. If you’re planning a vacation in our beautiful maritime province, consider staying at a unique rental to add a special touch and to create memories all your own. When visiting the Lunenburg area, my hands-down recommendation is…
Travel Hiatus
Wow. Nearly a year since I’ve written anything travel-related. To be fair, there hasn’t been much travel since Costa Rica … Aside from a quick jaunt back to my hometown, and a weekend in Vegas – both of which I should probably share with you guys 🙂 It’s so easy to let it slip. To…
Why You MUST Roadtrip Through Costa Rica
Key Ingredient for a Roadtrip: The Vehicle If there’s one recommendation I can make for your travels to Costa Rica, it is this: Rent a Vehicle. Ideally an SUV or something capable of handling bumpy, curvy, and sometimes slick roads. It very well may be the most costly part of your entire stay in this…
My Travels ~ Ocotal, Coco & the Costa Rica Copo
On the far north-west tip of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, you’ll find a small fishing town called Coco, and it’s two black-sand beaches – Playas del Coco and Playa Ocotal. Coco is one of the oldest beach communities in the Guanacaste Province, and is a popular tourist destination for both local Ticos and foreigners. To…
My Take on Cruising ~ Part II ~ The Destinations
My biggest worry about taking a cruise was that I would feel ripped off. When I travel, I like to spend a significant amount of time in a location. This gives me the opportunity to engage with locals, to familiarize myself with the area, and to get a feel for what life is like. Not…
My Take on Cruising ~ Part I ~ The Ship
Welcome aboard the Emerald Princess of Princess Cruise Lines! Launched in 2007, Emerald Princess is one of the largest cruise ships in the princess fleet. She is a massive 3,000+ berth, 1,200 crew member, 19 deck beauty, and she is my first experience with a cruise ship. Our relaxing morning strolling along Fort Lauderdale beach…
Countdown to Travel ~ Excitement & Anticipation
Countdown to Travel Today is the first day of the week, and the first day of February. It is also the start of my countdown to my first trip of 2016. Well, to be honest, I’ve been counting down since the day I booked the trip, but with this being my last week in the…
The Party in Phuket
Phuket truly does have something for everyone. In my Peaceful Phuket post, I touched on some of the more family-friendly, softer activities – which are all amazing and I wouldn’t suggest passing up any of them. But you should also know that there is a darker, wilder, raunchier side to Thailand’s largest island, and this…
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