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Paris Tips the Guidebooks Won’t Tell You

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Paris sometimes gets a bad rap. People think it is expensive, hard to manage and the people are rude. Some of those preconceived notions are based on real experiences but it is not everyone’s experience. Plus, many bad experiences are based on not knowing what to expect. Here are some of my favorite, lesser-known Paris… Read more about Paris Tips the Guidebooks Won’t Tell You

11 Fun and Cheap Things to Do in Austin, Texas

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Austin is one of my favourite cities to visit (or live in). Unfortunately, it can also be a pretty expensive place to visit. Thankfully, there are lots of things you can do that won’t break the bank. Here are a few of my favourite cheap things to do in Austin! Cheap Things to Do in… Read more about 11 Fun and Cheap Things to Do in Austin, Texas

How to Plan an Austin Texas Vacation with Friends

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Austin, Texas is one of my favourite cities. I lived there for 5 years before I moved to Calgary. I was young, single and had a great corporate career. Many would question whether my love for the city was because of the city itself or where I was in my life. Thankfully, my latest Austin,… Read more about How to Plan an Austin Texas Vacation with Friends

6 Reasons Why Traveling Moms are Tired

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Today I am flying to Austin for a weekend trip away with 6 other couples. I lived in Austin for 5 years, so I am always excited about visiting one of my favourite cities in the US. So far, though, I have had a hard time getting excited about my trip. Taking the time to… Read more about 6 Reasons Why Traveling Moms are Tired

16 Surprising Items Not Allowed On Flights

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Traveling is always a lesson in following rules. Unfortunately, the rules change early and often. Remembering the list of items not allowed on flights is a head-scratcher. Make sure and check with your airline for the last word. Here are a few things that surprised us to learn you can’t take on a flight in… Read more about 16 Surprising Items Not Allowed On Flights

Ubud Cooking Class – Exploring Balinese Cuisine

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Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE food. I also love to travel but a big part of my love is that travel allows me to experience new and delicious foods. Yep, basically, everything I do in life revolves around eating. On our latest trip to Bali, we decided to experience Balinese food in… Read more about Ubud Cooking Class – Exploring Balinese Cuisine

How to Celebrate a Magical Disneyland Birthday

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Every year thousands of people descend on the Disneyland Resort and Parks in Anaheim, California.  Many of these guests are there to celebrate a birthday!  Whether it’s getting a birthday treat or splurging on a special activity, Disneyland has a way to celebrate a birthday for every age.  Here are five ways to celebrate a… Read more about How to Celebrate a Magical Disneyland Birthday

Florida Getaways You Might Have Missed

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Thank you to Betsi of Betsi’s World for sharing some of her favourite Florida Getaways! Florida Getaways – Stock Island & Key West Stock Island is so close to Key West – a 15-minute car trip – but so far away. This small island is a funky, fun, and eclectic locale that packs a lot… Read more about Florida Getaways You Might Have Missed