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Paradise Mount Rainier National Park

A Day Trip to Mount Rainier National Park

The view in front of us reminded me of a scene from a children’s storybook, like Heidi, or Hansel and Gretel. Colourful wildflowers swaying in the slightest chill of a breeze. Straight-backed pine trees pointing at a cornflower blue sky….

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Washington Square Park Arch

4 Years of Expat Life in New York City

In many ways, New York City has defined my adult life. I may have only lived here for four years, but New York City has been my constant companion now for a decade. It was a crisp autumn day in…

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Cinderella's Castle Walt Disney World Florida

A Dream Come True at Walt Disney World, Florida

Walt Disney World is marketed as “the happiest place on Earth.” While I can’t say if that superlative is true or not, what I can say is that during my time in Walt Disney World, Florida, I smiled so much…

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NYC guidebook and map

16 Must-Have Travel Experiences in New York City

New York City. The Big Apple. The Concrete Jungle. The ‘city that never sleeps.’ New York City is one of those cities that feels familiar even when you’ve never been there. The dancing lights of Time Squares, the rush of…

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Sgoil Lionacleit Pipe Band New York City

Tartan Week 2018: A Scottish Celebration with a Difference

Each spring, Tartan Week in New York City celebrates Scotland’s influence on the USA. Over the years, events have ranged from fashion shows and red carpet photo shoots, to poetry readings and theatre performances. But this year, for me, Tartan…

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Sitting on a log at Driftwood Beach

Getting To Know Jekyll Island, One of Georgia’s Golden Isles

Spanish Moss drips languidly from tree boughs. Hawks and pelicans fly determinedly overheard. Sunrise sees early risers walk along the water’s edge as the day comes to life. In the afternoon, locals – outfitted sharply in white – play croquet…

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