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Author: Rhonda Krause

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Hiking in Burren National Park- An Unexpected Landscape in Ireland

Hiking in Burren National Park- An Unexpected Landscape in Ireland

Standing at the trailhead into Burren National Park, fascination sets in as I gaze off into the remote, rocky landscape. This is not what I expected to see in Ireland….

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Photo of the Week: Long Room of the Old Library at Trinity College, Dublin

Photo of the Week: Long Room of the Old Library at Trinity College, Dublin

Not too many places in Dublin stood out for me, but one that did was the Long Room of the Old Library at Trinity College. The 65 metre long, 2-storey…

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Exploring the Arashiyama District of Kyoto- Things to Do and Main Attractions

Exploring the Arashiyama District of Kyoto- Things to Do and Main Attractions

On the last of our 3 days in Kyoto, we decided to explore the Arashiyama district, a mountainous, forested region in the western outskirts of the city. We were initially…

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Day Trip to Inishmore- The Largest of Ireland’s Aran Islands

Day Trip to Inishmore- The Largest of Ireland’s Aran Islands

On my solo trip to Ireland I was looking to visit places that combined my two favourite travel activities- exploring nature and visiting archaeological sites. Inishmore (Inis Mór) fit the…

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Solo Travel in Ireland- 7 Reasons Ireland is a Great Place to Travel Alone

Solo Travel in Ireland- 7 Reasons Ireland is a Great Place to Travel Alone

When I decided to do a solo trip to Ireland it had been 11 years since I last travelled alone. I was itching to do it again! I hadn’t done…

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Visiting Sacsayhuaman- An Inca Fortress in Cusco, Peru

Visiting Sacsayhuaman- An Inca Fortress in Cusco, Peru

The uphill walk from central Cusco to Sacsayhuaman was slow going, since our bodies hadn’t adjusted to the high altitude yet, but the excitement of seeing our first Inca ruin…

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Things to Do in Dawson City- A Gold Rush Good Time in the Yukon

Things to Do in Dawson City- A Gold Rush Good Time in the Yukon

There’s no place in Canada quite like Dawson City. This quirky northern town in the Yukon will transport you back to a time when the streets were dirt, sidewalks made…

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Photo of the Week: Poulnabrone Dolmen, Ireland

Photo of the Week: Poulnabrone Dolmen, Ireland

One of the highlights of visiting the Burren region of Ireland is seeing Poulnabrone dolmen, an outstanding Neolithic tomb and National Monument of Ireland. Over 5000 years old, this portal…

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2 Weeks in Ireland- My Road Trip Itinerary

2 Weeks in Ireland- My Road Trip Itinerary

I’ve never met anyone who’s done a road trip in Ireland and not loved it. After spending 2 weeks in Ireland, I am now one of those people. My 2 week…

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Romantic St. Augustine- Our Favourite Romantic Things to Do in St. Augustine

Romantic St. Augustine- Our Favourite Romantic Things to Do in St. Augustine

It was 11:00 pm when we pulled into town for a romantic getaway in St. Augustine, Florida. The historic downtown was quiet, moonlight shining down on the empty streets as…

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Tombstone Territorial Park Flightseeing Tour- The Yukon, Canada

Tombstone Territorial Park Flightseeing Tour- The Yukon, Canada

As my helicopter lifted off from the outskirts of Dawson City, I had no idea what to expect from my flightseeing tour of Tombstone Territorial Park. The scenery around Dawson…

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Canoeing the Yukon River- Whitehorse to Takhini River Bridge

Canoeing the Yukon River- Whitehorse to Takhini River Bridge

My canoe trip on the Yukon River, from Whitehorse to the Takhini River bridge, took only 3 hours but left me with a wealth of lasting emotions. It was an…

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A Week in the Yukon- Unforgettable Experiences in Canada’s Northwest

A Week in the Yukon- Unforgettable Experiences in Canada’s Northwest

The Call of the North. It’s not some cute marketing slogan but rather a true, deep-rooted feeling that’s impossible to shake after visiting the Yukon. The Yukon’s had a hold on me…

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Photo of the Week: Sacred Valley, Peru

Photo of the Week: Sacred Valley, Peru

The Urubamba Valley is not simply an area to travel through en route from Cusco to Machu Picchu, it’s a destination in its own right. Known as the Sacred Valley of the…

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Where to Stay in Paris- A Guide to the Best Paris Neighbourhoods for Travellers

Where to Stay in Paris- A Guide to the Best Paris Neighbourhoods for Travellers

A common question I get from my readers is “Where Should I Stay in Paris?” There are so many wonderful neighbourhoods in Paris, each with a distinctive atmosphere, that deciding…

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One Day in Sucre- Things to Do in Bolivia’s White City

One Day in Sucre- Things to Do in Bolivia’s White City

When I was researching possible destinations to visit in Bolivia, I stumbled across Sucre. Over and over again I read how Sucre was “The Most Beautiful City in Bolivia”. Intrigued,…

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Walking the Fortifications of Québec City

Walking the Fortifications of Québec City

Québec City has many things to brag about, but what makes it truly unique is the fortification wall that surrounds the historic district of Old Québec. As the only fortified…

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2 Days in Québec City- Enjoying European Charm in Canada

2 Days in Québec City- Enjoying European Charm in Canada

It’s not hard to fall in love with Québec City. Only two blocks into the Old Town and I was already head over heels. I still vividly remember the moment…

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Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine- Traditional Starting Point for Climbing Mt. Fuji

Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine- Traditional Starting Point for Climbing Mt. Fuji

In the midst of a dense, old growth forest at the foot of Mt. Fuji, sits a small shrine complex with a special connection to the sacred volcano. Kitaguchi Hongu…

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Saiko Iyashi no sato Nenba- A Charming Open Air Museum of Japanese Crafts and Culture

Saiko Iyashi no sato Nenba- A Charming Open Air Museum of Japanese Crafts and Culture

On the northwest side of Lake Saiko, one of the Fuji Five Lakes, is a charming village called Saiko Iyashi no sato Nenba. This traditional Japanese village was once a…

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