Falling for the Historic Ottawa Region

October 28, 2018

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Falling for the Historic Ottawa Region

On everyone's bucket list should be a trip to Canada's capital city, Ottawa. Ottawa abounds with museums, parks, historic buildings, festivals and much more. A beautiful city to travel to…

October 24, 2018

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Walking Through Fall - Rouge Park

Autumn - Fall - the time of year we see as a defining moment in my part of the world. Out walking in Fall feels entirely different then say, Spring.…

September 21, 2018

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The Art of Creative Pie Baking

Karen Scully found a yummy outlet for her artistic talents when she was downsized in 2015. Since then she's built an on-line community of like-minded creative bakers, and shares some…

September 19, 2018

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Bill Murray's Extra Innings

Perennial funnyman and sports enthusiast Bill Murray is enjoying his extra innings of life, stardom, golf & baseball these days as he travels across America. His life journey started back…

September 8, 2018

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Scotch Creek, B.C. & The Salmon Run

A unique travel destination - things to see & do in beautiful Scotch Creek, British Columbia (Canada) The 2018 Scotch Creek Sockeye Salmon Run occurs every year in late August…

August 30, 2018

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Volunteer + Travel: Kenya

My love of animals and passion for travel came together in perfect harmony... While volunteering at the Toronto Zoo I happened to hear about Animal Experience International (AEI). This Canadian…

August 24, 2018

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Meeting the Beast Even Lions Won't Attack

Sometimes a vacation isn't always a vacation. Like the time I went to Kenya to help out some giraffes...and was almost killed by a charging Cape buffalo. I didn't…

August 12, 2018

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Lavender ~ The Colours & Scent of Beauty

My husband and I love finding fun & unique places where we can take our four-year old granddaughter, Amy. Since she has a love for flowers, we knew that we…

July 4, 2018

Holidays & Seasonal

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Happy Independence Day, America

What does The United States of America, or being American, mean to you? A Place on the Map A collection of geographically disparate territories, districts, and states that cover almost 4…

July 1, 2018

Holidays & Seasonal

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Happy Canada Day, O Canada

What does Canada, or being Canadian, mean to you? A Place on the Map A collection of geographically disparate territories and provinces that cover almost 10 million square kilometres, bounded by…