Flying Emirates First Class on the Flagship A380
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Inuvik ~ Place of People
After an amazing couple of days in Tuktoyaktuk, I headed back down the Inuvik ~ Tuktoyaktuk Highway (ITH) to return to Inuvik for a few days. Located 200 kms north of the Arctic Circle, Inuvik was established in 1955 and has a population of about 3,400. Inuvik is the only […]
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Tuktoyaktuk ~ Resembling A Caribou
Tuktoyaktuk is a hamlet located in the Western Arctic in the Northwest Territories in Canada and is the most famous place on the Arctic Ocean. The local nickname is “Tuk”. This community of about 900 people takes its name from the Inuvialuktun word meaning “resembling a caribou” and is the […]
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The Arctic Ocean & The Midnight Sun
My favourite part! I stayed 2 nights in Tuktoyaktuk and went outside both nights at midnight to see the sun and wandered over to the Arctic Ocean sign many times. The End Of The Road ~ Arctic Ocean Sign The sign used to be one sign that said “Arctic Ocean”. […]
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The Road Less Travelled To The Arctic Ocean
On my bucket list was a sign that said “Arctic Ocean” and it is located in my home country of Canada way up north in the hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk. I had itchy feet and I needed to go somewhere and do something so I planned and booked this trip. Then […]
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Starting It Up in Vancouver
A weekend in Vancounver enjoying The Rolling Stones, Capilano Suspension Bridge and Granville Island
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Gorgeous Campbell River & Area
Located on Vancouver Island at the south end of Discovery Passage is Campbell River, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World”. A couple of “The Girls” live in this area and I had a fabulous weekend catching up, hiking and eating great food! The views are amazing! Saratoga Beach […]
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A Newfoundland Christmas
A Newfoundland Christmas featuring favourites and traditions like Toutons, Turrs, Mummering, Tibb’s Eve, Jigg’s Dinner, and Goobies.
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The Girls In Nanoose Bay (Again!)
It was that time of year again! The girls headed to Nanoose Bay for our yearly fun filled weekend. We (aka The Girls) are Dawn, Debbie, Nancy, Nadine, Kim, Sheri & Jackie and have been friends for too many years to count now (think back to when you were single […]
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The Pacific, The Island and The Girls
First of all, I am biased. As a Newfoundlander, the East Coast of Canada is paradise. The West Coast of Canada is a very close second. Vancouver Island has one of the warmest climates in Canada and the island itself is approximately 486 km by 100 km. Easily accessible by […]
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Thanksgiving in Victoria ~ Turkey, Pumpkin Pie and a Half-Marathon
Downton Abbey’s Dowager Countess of Grantham asked “What is a weekend?” I thought it was hilarious! A weekend, especially a long weekend, is a time for FUN with FAMILY and FRIENDS and let’s not forget my favourite F-word: FOOD! I spent my Thanksgiving long weekend in Victoria with my young […]
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Might As Well Jump. Jump!
For Bryan’s 18th birthday, we both skydived (tandem) from 12,500 feet falling at 120 mph! What an exhilarating experience. This was truly an adventure! We had such a fabulous time and the rush is incredible. We were both a little nervous beforehand, but it is not scary at all […]
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