Tag: travel
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7 Things Travelers Should Not Do
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Travel has many benefits. It gives us a break for our own lives and allows us to have a glimpse into different cultures and lifestyles. We see nature and wildlife that we’ve never seen in the past, and we check things off the bucket list. However, there are some things…
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Travel Gift Guide
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As someone who loves to travel, I spend quite a bit of time researching items that will serve my wanderlust and make my travels run smoothly. I have compiled a list of items that most dedicated travelers would love to find under the tree this year. Scratch the World Map:…
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Keep Your Next Road Trip Fresh with Air Essentials
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Disclosure: I have partnered with YMC and Armor All and have received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. My husband and I save money on our Florida vacations by driving, usually with two drivers and a spacious van to let the 3 kids spread out. This summer both…
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What to Wear: Hunting for Dinosaur Bones in Alberta
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This summer I had the privilege of visiting Calgary, Alberta and going on dinosaur bone dig in Dinosaur Provincial Park. This is a trip that anyone who loves history, dinosaurs or the outdoors needs to do. The cost to go on a dig is actually far less than I would…
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The Perfect Balance: Planning Your Child’s Summer Vacation
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Even as adults, most of us can remember the feeling of freedom that descended upon us on the first day of our summer vacations from school. It felt like the weeks were stretching out in front of us, just waiting to be coloured in with experiences and free time– a…
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Save Big On Your Next Trip
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Before you had kids you were able to celebrate the privilege of spontaneity. You could jump in the car and head off to the airport and buy a ticket for the first flight out of there, no questions asked. What was a couple of hundred bucks back then? This somewhat…
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That Time I Sort-of Met Letterman and Developed a Passion for Travel
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I developed a passion for travel as a teenager, but didn’t get to fully realize that passion until I was in my thirties. However, I did enjoy many weekend camping trips and day trips to beaches and theme parks. Having a child young meant that my priorities shifted away from…
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Where It All Began
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I was bit by the travel bug when we went on our one and only family vacation. It was a road trip from Ontario to Florida, with a two day stop in Virginia to visit family. I was 16 years old and traveling with my parents, my older sister and…
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This winter get your family through airport security quickly
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Travelling with the family can be challenging, especially when you get to airport security. Following these tips from the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) will not only help bring the stress level down, but also get you through the checkpoint faster and easier. Download CATSA’s app Go to CATSA’s…
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Peak Travel Time – Hidden Gems to Pack for a Family Vacation
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Christmas vacation, reading week and March break make winter an easy time for Canadian families to jet away and get some much needed R&R. Unfortunately, for many parents the thought of planning a family vacation is stressful and overwhelming – dampening the overall excitement of the trip. Creating the perfect…