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Sunday Special – Bled, Slovenia
A place I missed, but someday Bled, Slovenia readily conjures idyllic and serene images, allowing for peaceful thoughts to take hold of one’s mind and spirit. The town of Bled, situated aside Lake Bled, is found within the Julian Alps, not far from the nation’s capital of Ljubljana (50 km/ 31 m northwest). It’s not…
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Sunday Special – Mount Thor, Canada
I’d be lying if I said I previously knew of the incredible Mount Thor — right here in my home country of Canada. The truth is, I learned of it only a couple of weeks ago. Thor Peak, as it is also known, has the world’s highest vertical drop at 1,200 m / 4,100 ft,…
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Sunday Special – Dominica
Dubbed “The Nature Island of the Caribbean“, the small isle of Dominica may likely be one that you are not too familiar with – a well-kept secret if you will. Although I have heard of it I have not learned much about it myself. Well, until now. Let’s take a look. So where is this…
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Sunday Special – Pic Paradis Mountain, Saint-Martin
Let’s continue on with the Sunday Special focusing on destinations I have visited. Today we head to a small island in the Caribbean. This unique locale in the Caribbean’s Lesser Antilles is the shared island of Saint-Martin (French) and Sint Maarten (Dutch). This beautiful place is the smallest island shared by two countries. I was…
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Which Way? Long Distance Walks in the World
Long Distance Walks in the World Got an itch to get out and go for a long walk? And by “long walk” I mean a really LONG walk. From centuries old routes to newly minted tracks there is no lack of places to wander on foot in this world. Many trails have been experiencing a…
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Sunday Special – Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories
In addition to the Canada’s 10 provinces there are 3 territories, with the Northwest Territories nestled between the Yukon and Nunavut in the north of the country. It is here in the NWT that you find the largest lakes found entirely in Canada: Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lake. Today we will look at…
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Sunday Special – Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), Peru
Peru is not lacking in places to see and visit. In recent years Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain has exploded in fame, almost rivalling Machu Picchu in its popularity. This relatively “new” destination has become an Instagram gem, albeit often extensively photoshopped or filtered. Rainbow Mountain is part of the Andes Mountain range and is located…
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Photos Along The Way
Hello. Decided to post a few of the photos I’ve taken. I’m currently in León for a couple nights. I will write more about the Camino when I am home, about the Camino moments that stand out. Until then… Visit some churches (those ceilings though!) Those sunrises never get old. All photos taken and owned…
