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See What Myrtle Beach Has To Offer

I m not so sure about you, but I am now ready for some hot weather. I want to play beach volleyball, swim, and go kayaking. With this all in mind, I went ahead and looked for warmer locations. I came across one location that was not particular on my mind as one the top places, but just take a peek in what this location can offer. I believe it will just make you wonder when summer is coming!! Myrtle Beach, o ...

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Hiking Outside The Los Angeles City’s Limits

During the warmer months in Toronto, I usually take advantage of the weather and wander the many different terrains up north. There is so much to see and explore that at times getting lost is the best option. Although a few years ago I did something very similar to that, but not in Canada it was in the Los Angeles area. As few people may know, there are wonderful trails around the city limits that aren’t us ...

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Best Shopping Streets in the World

No matter where in the world I find myself, I'll always make a quick shopping stop. Let it be in local markets or on very famous streets, it's a must! Below is a list of some of the most famous shopping avenues I had the opportunity to visit. Shopping just never gets old! 1. Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles, US: There was no way I was going to visit Los Angeles without strolling down Rodeo Drive. Let's face it, I c ...

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Winterlude Festival in Ottawa

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="202" caption="Source: Ottawa Festivals"][/caption] If you don't know what to do this weekend, why not head to Ottawa for their Winterlude Festival? There, you'll enjoy a skating experience on the World's biggest skating rink, ice sculptures and North America's largest snow playground! The festival is between Feb 4 and 21st so this is your last chance! It's a great w ...

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Banff Mountain Festival

The good thing about having friends with similar interest is having the opportunity of discovering new things! I had never previously heard about the Banff Mountain Festival but I'm glad I had the chance of getting to know more of it last Friday. The Banff Mountain Festival is a festival that takes place in Banff (Alberta), Canada every year in October on the first weekend that the ski center opens for the ...

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Part 2 – VEGAS – Hoover Dam & The Oxgyen Spa Bar

Seeing the Vegas strip is one thing, but exploring beyond the Vegas limits is another. There is so much beauty around the city it’s amazing. For our last full day in Vegas we all decided to see the Hoover Dam and the mountains surrounding the city. Our friend had a car so the easy part was to hit the road and wander through the red, dark brown mountains. The drive to Hoover Dam from the strip is only 40 min ...

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Part 1 – VEGAS – The Strip & Night Life

It all started with a glass of wine, 3 hours of sleep and a very early flight to catch. With only two small suitcases in our hands, my friend Jamie and I booked it to the airport in hopes to catch our flight on time. With a little luck, we found ourselves on our way to Vegas to celebrate my Birthday. Only four hours flight, and a few naps in between we landed on Friday around noonish. It was perfect timing ...

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Winterlicious

Even though I am a Canadian, the cold weather still hits me hard every winter. I hate the cold, windy air. For the most part I am always wishing it were summer, yet for some odd reason this year the word Winterlicious is following me. It maybe a hint telling me I should enjoy the winter sports more often. Although at the same time I really want to, but the thought of my toes and fingers frozen is just not t ...

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25 Today & Celebrating It In VEGAS

Today is the big day, for two reasons. One as being it’s the day I leave for VEGAS to party and two being that I am 25 years old!!!!!! EKKK. For over a year now, I have been planning this trip to Vegas for my 25th. I wanted all my close friends to come and celebrate with me, although with jobs and all a few things change. However, with over 10 of us going I am already seeing an epic long weekend. For the pa ...

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A Weekend In The Windy City of Chicago

A few weeks ago in mid-December, I jumped flight to the “Windy” city of Chicago. With no plan intended, my boyfriend and I turned a short weekend into an eventful one. It all started with just a basic plan of a one- way ticket, 1.5 days of sightseeing, and 10 hours of a drive home. Although I met up with him in Chicago, due to him spending a few weeks in the surrounding area because of work. So I thought it ...

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