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Stopping for Manatees on Our Way to St. Augustine, Florida

At 4.5 hrs from Miami, St. Augustine would be considered too long of a drive for a day trip, but it’s definitely something that could be done with a one or two night stay. A good weekend escape or long weekend adventure. In our case, we had an expiring voucher for a free hotel night […]

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Greek Island Cruise: Round Trip from Athens

Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of travel articles and special offers for Greece and I started reminiscing about the Greek Island cruise we did a while back. Even though it’s been a few years, the memories of how the whitewashed buildings popped out against the backdrop of a bright azure sky and the deep […]

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Top 5 Things to Do in Athens

The Greek capital has a lot to offer its visitors. It’s a buzzing city with an exciting nightlife, all sorts of delicious foods to try, and some of the most important vestiges in the world. It’s a city with a long rich history dating back more than 3500 years. Remnants of another time are scattered […]

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Visiting Quebec City and the Countryside

Quebec City was founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain and is one of the oldest European settlements in North America. It’s also the only walled city in both Canada and the United States. The Old Town is the heart and soul of the city and has a European feel to it. It’s also a […]

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Whale Watching in Tadoussac, Quebec, Canada

Tadoussac, 3 hours north of Quebec City is world-renowned for its whale watching. The steep fjords and plentiful population of krill and small fish make it a veritable buffet for the whales that come here every July – October. They are not here to breed, they do that down south, but they are here to […]

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Canadian Rockies Road Trip: A Self-Guided Adventure

I remember the feeling of seeing the Canadian Rockies for the first time and the profound impact it had on me. Seeing these giant mountain peaks rising above us, breathtaking, and unlike anything I had ever seen before! Having grown up on the much flatter east coast, the small mountains in the Laurentians I had […]

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Scuba Diving Vacation in Grand Cayman

We’re just back from a diving vacation in Grand Cayman. We couldn’t resist revisiting the island for some thrilling and exhilarating diving. Crystal-clear water, dramatic drop-off walls, colorful and healthy reefs, and the famous Kittiwake wreck—what more could we ask for?

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Must-See Places in Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver is an important city port sandwiched in-between the Pacific Ocean and the mighty Canadian Rockies. It’s a gateway to Asia and beyond as well as an important cruise port with many cruises heading north to Alaska. A short ferry ride will take you to Victoria on Vancouver Island. A 3-hour drive across the border […]

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Top 5 Things to Do in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Some say that Dubrovnik is the most visited city in Croatia and we believe it! There’s a reason why it’s called the Pearl of the Adriatic—and it might just be the most beautiful city we have ever seen! Massive 16th century fortifications encircling the ancient medieval city; well-preserved structures despite the extensive damage caused by […]

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Top 5 Things to Do in Split, Croatia

Even though it’s Croatia’s second largest city, Split is easy to navigate and even with only one day, it’s possible to see most of the main attractions! Having a couple of days to see it all would certainly be a more relaxing pace, but with so much else to see in Croatia, we opted to […]