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things to do in Cuba

Things to Do & See in Cuba

  Now that travel restrictions to Cuba are loosening and commercial airlines are operating non-stop flights from American soil for the first time in more than half a century, tourists are flocking to this once off-limits Caribbean destination. But while travel to Cuba is definitely easier today than it was last year, restrictions are still…

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tips for visiting Cuba

Tips For Cuba You Should Know Before You Go

Many travelers are rushing to get to Cuba, a country that has been disconnected from the outside world since the U.S. enforced an embargo in 1960 during the Cold War. Now that the embargo is loosening, the floodgates for American tourism could open. If you want to explore this island country, here are a few…

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lake louise hiking

Travel Guide To Epic Lake Louise Vacation

  If you want to have a truly unforgettable Lake Louise experience, visit in winter. The combination of snowy alpine landscapes surrounding this piercing aqua blue water mixed with the kind of deep soul soothing silence I’d never felt before is capital A Awesome in the truest (non cliché) sense of the word. Located just…

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ice fishing in canmore

Authentic Ice Fishing Experience In Banff National Park

When I am planning activities for an upcoming trip, I most always search for big adventure. Things like paragliding in the Swiss Alps, running my own dog sled team in Muskoksa, Ontario and skiing down insane terrain in places like St. Anton, Austria. I want to feel a rush. And I want to feel out…

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cross country skiing canmore

My 4 Favorite Experiences in Canmore in Alberta Canada

  Considering Banff National Park is one of the world’s most visited, it might seem obvious that most tourists would skip right past the former coal-mining town of Canmore, located right outside the park. But this is not the case. Ever since the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, of which Nordic events were held around…

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Sunshine Mountain Banff

Travel Guide for Perfect Vacation In Banff National Park

Few mountain ranges in the world rival what you will see in Banff National Park. The Canadian Rockies are simply legendary- noted by the sheer size and infinite jagged peaks that you can’t help but marvel at. This is Canada’s first national park (third in the world) and is a place any outdoor lover will…

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grindelwald hike

Complete Travel Guide: Grindelwald, Jungfrau Region

One look up after arriving in Grindelwald, Switzerland and I am star struck. And not by a person, but by a mountain made even more mythical with thick clouds rolling across the middle of it. The Eiger’s North Face calls only the most daring climbers and is one not to be taken lightly. Over the…

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twin paragliding in interlaken

Best Winter Adventures in Interlaken Switzerland

Not only is Interlaken, in Switzerland’s Jungfrau Region, very easy on the eyes thanks to stunning panoramic mountain views, but it is also the country’s adrenaline capitol, serving as the launch point to winter adventure that makes this destination memorable and thrilling. It starts with a place called Vertical Rush where you can free fall…

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Gstaad Skiing in Switzerland

Travel Guide + Video: Gstaad, Switzerland

As I near my destination in Switzerland, I can tell a visit to the mountain village, Gstaad, will be different than the dozens of other villages we pass in the train along the way. During the three-hour train ride on the Golden Pass, I stare wide-eyed as we pull into the village in the Southwestern…

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ottawa farmers market

Ottawa Canada: Food & Culture

As Canada’s capitol city, it’s no wonder Ottawa has some of the most buzzed about foodie and cultural attractions. It’s home to Canada’s oldest operating Farmers Market and is one of the places Le Cordon Bleu chose to train culinary students, many of which go on to culinary fame and open restaurants in the city.…

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