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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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Oshino Hakkai- 8 Sacred Ponds in the Fuji Five Lakes Region

Oshino Hakkai- 8 Sacred Ponds in the Fuji Five Lakes Region

Oshino Hakkai was a place I missed out on during my first visit to the Fuji Five Lakes region, so on my second trip I made it a priority to…

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Exploring the Fuji Five Lakes- Things to Do Even When You Can’t See Mt. Fuji

Exploring the Fuji Five Lakes- Things to Do Even When You Can’t See Mt. Fuji

Perhaps no other place in Japan is iconic as Mt. Fuji. The allure of this sacred volcano attracts many tourists to the Fuji Five Lakes, an ideal area for viewing…

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The Pisac Ruins- Gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas

The Pisac Ruins- Gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas

As we wandered through the colourful markets of Pisac, all I could think about was visiting the Pisac ruins. “No more shopping,” I urged Mike, “let’s get to the ruins!”…

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Deadwood, South Dakota- Gambling, Gunslinging and Ghosts

Deadwood, South Dakota- Gambling, Gunslinging and Ghosts

In a world where things seem to change in a blink of an eye, Deadwood remains much as it was in 1876 during the height of the Black Hills Gold…

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Photo of the Week: San Pedro Apostol Church in Andahuaylillas, Peru

Photo of the Week: San Pedro Apostol Church in Andahuaylillas, Peru

On our last day in Cusco we drove part of the Andean Baroque Route, a scenic road in the South Valley known for its four churches of the Andean Baroque…

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A Walk in Moon Valley- La Paz, Bolivia

A Walk in Moon Valley- La Paz, Bolivia

Take a name like Moon Valley, combine it with a penchant for unique landscapes, and you can bet I was intrigued to visit Valle de la Luna in La Paz,…

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Via Ferrata Climbing Adventure- Montmorency Falls Park, Quebec

Via Ferrata Climbing Adventure- Montmorency Falls Park, Quebec

Riding my bike from Quebec City towards Montmorency Falls, I excitedly anticipated doing my first via ferrata route. My enthusiasm was oblivious to the fact that I didn’t have a…

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Visiting Meiji Shrine- Tokyo’s Most Important Shinto Shrine

Visiting Meiji Shrine- Tokyo’s Most Important Shinto Shrine

Early on an August morning, while Tokyo was just beginning to wake up, I was already standing in front of the large wooden torii gate marking the entrance to Meiji…

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How to Spend 3 Days in La Paz, Bolivia- Our Itinerary

How to Spend 3 Days in La Paz, Bolivia- Our Itinerary

There was only one place during our 3 week trip to South America that I was nervous about visiting- La Paz, Bolivia. A lot of what I’d heard about the…

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Tiwanaku, Bolivia- Visiting the Ruins of an Andean Civilization

Tiwanaku, Bolivia- Visiting the Ruins of an Andean Civilization

One of the joys of travelling is learning about different cultures, especially ancient ones that no longer exist. I knew nothing of Tiwanaku culture, or the city that was the…

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Walking Tour of Santiago, Chile- Photo Series

Walking Tour of Santiago, Chile- Photo Series

We found ourselves in Santiago, Chile more out of necessity than any real desire. We were going to Easter Island for a few days and Santiago is one of only…

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How to Spend 4 Days in Tokyo- Our Itinerary

How to Spend 4 Days in Tokyo- Our Itinerary

Ah, Tokyo. Just hearing the name conjures up images of densely packed skyscrapers, streets lined with larger-than-life advertisements and crowded public spaces. Yes, that vision is correct, but as we…

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Photo of the Week: The Twin Bays of Manzanillo

Photo of the Week: The Twin Bays of Manzanillo

When we were in Manzanillo, Mexico, we decided to get off our resort for a few hours and do an ATV tour to the top of el Cerro del Torro…

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Learning How to Sandboard in Huacachina, Peru

Learning How to Sandboard in Huacachina, Peru

“I’m sandboarding in Peru!” I yell at my GoPro as I proudly surf down the wind-sculpted dunes of Huacachina. This is my first time sandboarding and I’ve got to admit-…

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Visiting Tottori Hanakairo Flower Park- One of Japan’s Largest Flower Parks

Visiting Tottori Hanakairo Flower Park- One of Japan’s Largest Flower Parks

I love visiting gardens on my travels, so it’s no surprise that the Tottori Hanakairo Flower Park was a highlight of my 3 day trip to the Tottori prefecture of…

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Photo of the Week: Toronto Skyline View From the Toronto Islands

Photo of the Week: Toronto Skyline View From the Toronto Islands

During our short visit to Toronto, we didn’t have a lot of time for sightseeing but there was one place I made it a priority to visit- the Toronto Islands….

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Nazca Lines Flight- Flying Over Peru’s Mysterious Geoglyphs

Nazca Lines Flight- Flying Over Peru’s Mysterious Geoglyphs

“Coming up on the right, whale,” one of the pilots announces over the speaker as we approach the first geoglyph on our Nazca Lines flight. Palms sweating with excitement, I…

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Winter Fun at Village Vacances Valcartier, Quebec

Winter Fun at Village Vacances Valcartier, Quebec

When I was in Québec City for the Québec Winter Carnival, I set aside some time to experience a few of the surrounding area’s winter activities. Aside from Carnaval itself,…

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The Québec Winter Carnival- Experiencing Canada’s Beloved Winter Festival

The Québec Winter Carnival- Experiencing Canada’s Beloved Winter Festival

I’ve visited many cities that embrace winter but have never seen one that celebrates the season more than Québec City. Every year, the city proudly puts on the Québec Winter…

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