Brittania Mine Museum: Vancouver Excursions

April 12, 2013 Leave a Comment
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I'd driven past it many times before, not sure exactly what the giant structure jutting out from the side of the mountain was. Upon closer inspection, I realized that it was a a mine - no longer operational - turned in to a museum. Most people who drive the Sea-to-Sky Highway north from Vancouver are heading to Whistler. Greg and I took a trip up to the Britannia Mine Museum on a lovely, sunny afternoon. We spent a good 2 hours exploring the museum and went to Squamish for lunch at our … [Read more...]

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Where To Find Fun Things To Do In Any City

February 12, 2013

Spring is quickly approaching which means that vacations are being planned and many - especially those buried in snow - are dreaming of exotic places with warmer weather. If you're lucky, your plans include a plane ride or two and the need for more than one piece of luggage. If you're like most families in this economy, your big travel plans may just be a drive to the next town or state. No matter where your travels take you, finding something to do once you arrive can be challenging. Unless … [Read more...]

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Middle Earth — New Zealand

December 14, 2012
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The Hobbit is in theatres, and I couldn't be more excited! I loved those years when the Lord of the Rings movies were in theatres and even decided to go to New Zealand on exchange in 2007, in part because of those films. Yes, I have been there—to Middle Earth—and spent an entire year wandering around it. Although a lot of the movies were CG, a great deal of the landscapes were real—and filmed in various parts of New Zealand. I'll be sharing some of my pictures from my trip there with you … [Read more...]

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Blurb Custom Personalized Photo Book for My Most Precious Memories

November 25, 2012
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My mom has managed to put a few pictures in albums over the years, but the vast majority of her pictures never make it to her computer or get printed. The ones she has had printed (years ago, before she had a digital camera) just sit in their envelopes and within a big box in the basement. What is the point of taking all those photos and not actually looking at them and enjoying re-visiting the memories? I have thousands of photos in my iPhoto library that I regularly look through for … [Read more...]

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park New Mexico

September 7, 2012
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Summer heat typically still lingers throughout September, which is why it was nice to dip down underground to a cooler environment in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. There isn't anywhere to stay for the night in the National Park, so we drove for several hours in the early morning  from Midland Texas across the New Mexico border and to Carlsbad Caverns.  … [Read more...]

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Insider’s Guide to Vancouver

August 30, 2012
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Heading to Vancouver or thinking about it? Fall is a great time to check out the city because the crowds have died down, the weather is still mostly pleasant and there are a variety of events and fairs to attend. Take a look at our Insider's Guide to Vancouver over at www.cheapflights.ca/flights-to-Vancouver/. We share our suggestions for the top fall activities in the city, best ethnic restaurants that only locals know about and so much more. Need some information on how to get here on a … [Read more...]

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Country Inn & Suites Calgary Airport — I Love This Country!

August 9, 2012
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As someone who used to work in a popular electronics store in the North East of Calgary, I know how many people come in to the city from nearby towns, and as far away as Edmonton (about 3 hours north of Calgary). People come to Calgary from elsewhere for shopping, to check out events like the Calgary Stampede, or to enjoy something fun with their family. With all the different things that people come in to the city to do, having a nice, relaxing place to rest for the night is vital. Located … [Read more...]

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Little Italy New York City

August 6, 2012
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Manhattan's Little Italy runs from about Canal Street to Spring Street down Mulberry Street. Last September, Greg and I walked through Little Italy one day while we were in the area. Luckily for us, there was some kind of festival going on and the streets were filled with people celebrating all that is Italy. Street food, music and markets lined the streets as people sat enjoying their food and drinks. Unfortunately, with so little time to see the city as we had, we didn't have much chance to … [Read more...]

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An Alberta Break to Lake Louise—and a Train Station in Town

August 2, 2012
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It's easy to forget things like time and distance when you're some place beautiful—especially if that place is the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Once, thinking we'd leave Calgary to head to Banff, we were enjoying ourselves so much that we actually missed Banff and ended up in Lake Louise—about 45 minutes too far! Oops. . . … [Read more...]

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Lug Airbus Weekender Bag for Organized Travel

August 2, 2012
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Living Life in Colour has never been so easy, with the vast range of bags from Lug. Whether you are looking for something for travel, workouts, work or everyday use, Lug has you covered. I've been travelling for the past week, and won't be settled in for a bit longer in my new apartment in Vancouver—but everything has been kept neat and tidy thanks to my new AirBus Weekender Bag. This bag is big enough to carry all my essentials—my laptop, iPad, eReader, mp3 player, change of shoes, … [Read more...]

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