“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
Neale Donald Walsch
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Galapagos Islands – Beyond All Expectations
(Waypoints Global, March 2019) – I didn’t realize how many preconceived notions I had about the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. When I booked my trip, I was looking forward to seeing animals, sea life and a few birds in their natural habitat, but I wasn’t prepared for the vast numbers of sea lions, marine iguanas,…
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UnCruise in the Aquarium of the World
(Family Fun Canada, February 2019) – Rain spattered my cheeks, a warm wind gently wafted and the sound of distant barking and braying of sea lions could be heard. 6:45 yoga on the top deck welcomed many of us to the Sea of Cortes. The instructor introduced herself and said “we stop for nature so…
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Embrace Your Inner Pirate in Magical Dominica
(Family Fun Canada, February 2019) – Mentioning to friends I was travelling to Dominica, they all replied, “oh, you mean the Dominican Republic.” No, I mean, Dominica, a tiny island off the coast of Venezuela, close to Guadeloupe, Montserrat and St. Lucia. It has the ocean, mountains and rainforest all within a close range of the…
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The Real Secrets of Secret Bay
(Waypoints Global, February 2019) – A boutique hotel composed entirely of sustainably sourced materials fits in with the natural surroundings of the island and serves as a luxurious retreat for guests. Situated on a cliff (with access to Tibay and private beaches), this boutique hotel has a small cluster of villas and bungalows with private…
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Recycled Plastic Totes – Locally Crafted
(Waypoints Global, January 2019) – At the tip of the Baja California Peninsula, in Northwestern Mexico, Flora Farms is a must-visit spot, not just for the shops, but for the organic restaurant, the farm market, the handmade ice cream, the spa, cooking classes, and painting classes. Make sure you allow time to take a tour…
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Smart Phones can now Swim and Snorkel with EOTW
(Waypoints Global, January 2019) – Looking for something simple to hang around my neck for my smart phone to take photos while travelling on, beside or under water, I tried out the EOTW Waterproof Case Dry Bag. It is universally waterproof for water skiing, canoeing, windersurfing, paddleboarding, snorkeling, or kayking.
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UnCruise through the Sea of Cortes
(Waypoints Global, January 2019) – Jacques Cousteau referred to the Sea of Cortes as the “world’s aquarium”. What he didn’t write about was the beauty of the land surrounding it. On an UnCruise ship out of La Paz, we could enjoy the water with its diverse sea life while admiring the unique topography from the…
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The Wild Atlantic Way
(Family Fun Canada, January 2019) – Clinging to the western fringes of Ireland is a long ribbon of road, the Wild Atlantic Way. You drive it to find adventure, and the adventure is the drive. Twenty-six hundred kilometres alongside windswept beaches, on the edge of the highest sea cliffs in Europe. Wild describes the Atlantic…
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Pack with Purpose for the Turks and Caicos
(Family Fun Canada, January 2019) – The trip started before we even left Canada as I packed my bags with intention. This time, my packing list included items for a local school, one of five schools supported by the resort where we were staying.
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Ocean Club Resort Offers Up the Surreal
(Waypoints Global, December 2018) – Turks and Caicos are some of the most beautiful Caribbean islands I have ever visited, and I have seen many. The colours of the island are surreal turquoise, bright blue, pink and purple all reflected in its translucent waters.
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Fashion and Function…Even When It’s Cold Outside
(Waypoints Global, December 2018) – Active, adventurous in the winter without fear of wiping out is a goal most Canadians have. Even walking briskly on sidewalks without grips, ice underneath the snow can be treacherous. Olang winter boots have changed all that. Boots with a pivoting grip are designed to increase traction on ice and…
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Sparkle & Shine: Festive Fun in the Waterloo Region
(Family Fun Canada, December 2018) – I don’t think my grandkids would ever say that a weekend with Nana is boring after our wonderfully festive stay in the Waterloo Region!
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From Beach to Jewellery Box
(Waypoints Global, December 2018) – We don’t all make time to shop when on holiday, but looking for gifts for friends and family, or picking up a memento for yourself is a real treat. Jewellery doesn’t take up much space, even if you are travelling with carry-on luggage.
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Luggage Tags That Earn Their Way
(Waypoints Global, November 2018) — We all have luggage tags that include the necessary contact information. Mine also has a Canadian flag on it. However, Calpak Power has released a new luggage tag that attaches to your carry-on and charges your phone en route.
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Kindle Paperwhite – The Best in E-readers Today
(Waypoints Global, November 2018) — As an avid reader, I used to carry one novel, worried that I would zip through it and have nothing to read; like many of my generation, I was reluctant to join the e-reader bandwagon.