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A Visitors Guide to New Hope, Pennsylvania

Wendy — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 17:09:25 +0000

New Hope, Pennsylvania is a beautiful country town, halfway between Philadelphia, PA and New York City, on the water, and filled with art, culture, theater, music, great restaurants, hiking, and water activities. Only an hour-and-a-half hour from New York City or Philadelphia, for years it has drawn city folks for a small town get-away. Famous For […]

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AirBnB Moncton: A Fabulous Find

Nancie — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 01:48:50 +0000

Update January 13, 2020: Nightly price is still accurate. AirBnB is often my go to accommodation provider, and I wasn’t disappointed when I searched AirBnB Moncton. I was attending Blog Jam 2018, and I wanted affordable accommodation close to the downtown core. My basic criteria was close to downtown, under $50.00/night, reasonable cleaning fees, clean, […]

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23 Best Local Markets Around the World

Admin — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 00:31:12 +0000

Local Markets, brimming over with local food and products, often play a huge role in any traveler’s itinerary. We love them because this is where the locals’ hangout, they personify the personality of the city or town, and they provide an opportunity to experience some of the best food around. At these markets, we often […]

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The Kilted Chef Delivers a Seafood Boil-Up

Nancie — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:58:40 +0000

The Kilted Chef, Alain Boose, in conjunction with Parks Canada at Kejimkujik National Seaside Park, recently hosted Savour the Seaside. The hero of the lunchtime event was a Nova Scotia seafood boil-up featuring fresh seafood caught off the coast of Nova Scotia. The two-hour drive to Keji Seaside was uneventful, and we arrived well in time for […]

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Leslie Erickson Art Gallery: A Haven for Art Lovers in Downtown Annapolis Royal

Nancie — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 16:59:07 +0000

Leslie Erickson is the face behind the Leslie Erickson Art Gallery, nestled on a quiet side street in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. A while back Leslie and I discovered we both have a strong bond with Asia, having spent approximately 18 years living and working there (me in Korea; Leslie in Japan.) After visiting her […]

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Worthing, UK: A Victorian Seaside Town to Tick All of Your Travel Boxes

Admin — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 18:26:34 +0000

Worthing UK: A Victorian Seaside Town to Tick All of Your Travel Boxes, contributed by Danni, who blogs at livein10countries.com is the tenth small town exposé in the series Small Town Explorer. You can find Danni’s bio and social media links at the end of this post. The villages and towns we visit in our travels are […]

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5 Fun Things To Do In Canmore, Alberta

Admin — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 22:53:39 +0000

5 Fun Things To Do In Canmore, Alberta, contributed by Pari who blogs at Traveling Pari, is the eighth small town exposé in the series Small Town Explorer. You can find Pari’s bio and social media links at the end of this post. The villages and towns we visit in our travels are often the hidden gems […]

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Kota Bharu: Why You Should Visit This Charming Malaysian Town

Admin — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 12:48:52 +0000

Kota Bharu: Why You Should Visit This Charming Malaysian Town, contributed by Jub who blogs at Tiki Touring Kiwi, is the seventh small town expose in the series Small Town Explorer. You can find Jub’s bio and social media links at the end of this post. The villages and towns we visit in our travels are often […]

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Nova Scotia: Port-Royal National Historic Site

Nancie — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 11:31:22 +0000

Port-Royal, a National Historic Site, and a member of the Parks Canada network opened its doors for the season a few weeks ago. I was lucky enough to visit on a warm, sunny, cloud-free afternoon. Welcome to week 373 (6/21/2018) of Travel Photo Thursday. Join me as I take you on a photo tour of […]

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Cuisine Worth Driving for at La Cuisine Robicheau, Saulnierville, Nova Scotia

Nancie — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 22:43:22 +0000

Saulnierville, Nova Scotia is home to Restaurant La Cuisine Robicheau, where you can dine on fresh local seafood and Acadian cuisine. Welcome to week 372 (6/7/2018) of Travel Photo Thursday. Join me this week as I tantalize your taste buds on the French Shore of Nova Scotia. Did you know that Nova Scotia has a […]

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