“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
Neale Donald Walsch
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Stop bellyaching
(CAA Magazine, December 2019) – Parasites are the last souvenir you want to bring home from a warm-weather vacation this winter. Here’s how to avoid them.
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Sand, surf and seafood on South Padre
(Canadian Traveller, Winter 2019) – The brief for a mother-daughter holiday was simple: Somewhere hot with beaches and watersports. It would be an escape for my daughter, Sara, and a reconnection for both of us as we rarely get dedicated time together.
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How to Have an Urban Digital Detox in Downtown Toronto
(Family Fun Canada, December 2019) – A digital detox is going without technology for a certain period so phones, TV, radio, computers – anything that connects us to the outside world – are all switched off. The benefits of completing a detox means you have time to enjoy hobbies, activities or have a long nap…
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How to Avoid Getting Parasites When You Travel
(Fodors Travel, November 2019) – After a refreshing trip from an exotic destination, the only souvenirs you want to bring back are those you choose yourself. However, according to Dr. Andrea Boggild, Director of the Tropical Disease unit in Toronto as many 30% of travelers return with at least one parasite and often more than…
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Five Days in Family Friendly Finger Lakes, NY
(Family Fun Canada – October 2019) – With rolling hills and field after field of vineyards, charming towns filled with architecturally beautiful houses and a thriving culinary scene, comparisons to France are inevitable. While France flourishes as an elegant film set, Finger Lakes has a relaxed tangible quality that lends itself perfectly to a gentle…
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Text While you Trek with Unigear Waterproof Gloves
(Waypoints Global, October 2019) – Any pair of gloves that has this poem on the tag attached wins my heart immediately – even before I try them on. The detailed fit with soft leather palms suitable for texting and the elasticized wrist with wrist zipper for optimal fit all lived up to the hype the…
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How Sweet it Is – Finger Lakes Flight of Honey
(Waypoints Global, October 2019) – Honey is a hot topic right now, primarily for health reasons. A natural sweetener, it can also be used to heal wounds, help sore throats and colds and help the planet. Buying a raw honey flight with four different types of honey is an ideal souvenir or gift to bring…
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A Winery Offering Audacity and Ferociousness
(Waypoints Global, October 2019) – Part of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, Three Brothers Wineries and Estates is home to three wineries, a microbrewery and a café. Owner Dave Mansfield started the vineyard eleven years ago and spent the next few years building it up to 40 acres.
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Kino Puts the Keen into its Sandals
(Waypoints Global, September 2019) – There is a saying in Key West that if you take home sand in your shoes, it’s a good indication that you’ll return. So, if you take home sandals that are made in Key West, what could that mean?
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Enjoy the Sun – Protect Our Reefs
(Waypoints Global, September 2019) – The Keys have a focus on reef preservation and taking care of our creatures in a natural world. Coral is being transplanted by volunteers who can then snorkel to see the transplanted coral which spawns within two years. With reef preservation in mind, the Keys have banned regular sunscreen; any…
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Duck Key’s Newly Renovated Hawks Cay Resort
(Waypoints Global, September 2019) – Hawks Cay Resort on Duck Key recently completed a $50-million renovation. Walking into the lobby with gentle soothing colours, palm leaf fans, and rattan furniture, in soft tones, the beach vibe is immediate and soothing.
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Welcome to the Conch Republic – What Locals Call Key West
(Waypoints Global, September 2019) – There is a different feel to the Keys as soon as you are removed from the hustle and bustle of Miami. A soft breeze, gentle murmur of voices and a relaxed island vibe is felt everywhere you turn.
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Adventures on South Padre Island: The Sweet Side of Texas
(Family Fun Canada, September 2019) – At the tip of Texas on the Gulf of Mexico is South Padre Island, the longest barrier island in the world. The island is about 30 miles long, running north and south and only 1/2 mile across at its widest point, making it very easy to navigate. Cars share…
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Travelling Light? Just Carry-On
(Family Fun Canada, April 2019) – I recall the trip I was on when I firmly decided it was carry-on luggage only from then onward. I was flying to Milwaukee out of Toronto’s Air Canada terminal 1. I arrived the prescribed 2 hours ahead with one suitcase to check. Piece of cake, right? Not so.
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Mystical Minack Theatre, Cornwall, England
(Waypoints Global, March 2019) – Several years ago we rented a house in Cornwall for a month which gave us loads of time to explore the gorgeous beaches, to enjoy local fish, and explore the area. One of the best evenings was spent at the Minack Theatre, a remarkable clifftop venue that overlooks Porthcurno beach,…