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South of the Border
Road tripping through South Carolina? Then, South of the Border is a must stop. Located just across the North Carolina/South Carolina border on Interstate 95 in Dillon, S.C., this self proclaimed “highway oasis & gateway to the southeast” is the perfect place to get out of the car and spend an hour or more wandering through Pedro’s land. Continue reading
Categories: Blog, North America
Tags: I-95, I-95 pitstops, road trip, South Carolina, South of the Border
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Gorgeous St. Lucia
The sun setting over the cove in St. Lucia
The bustling alleyways of the Castries Central Market, filled with everything from fruits to souvenirs
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception’s ornate interior filled with colourful biblical scenes
The Cathedral overlooking Derek Walcott Square, a quiet park in the middle of the city
Sailing towards The Pitons, the most photographed landmark on the island
The Diamond Waterfall, located in the Diamond Estate Botanical Gardens
With the colourful buildings & Pitons standing guard, Soufriere is thought to be the heart & soul of St. Lucia
Beautiful Marigot Bay, which was once said to have hidden the entire British fleet from the French
The shoreline in Soufriere, looking up at The Pitons
The end of another gorgeous day in St Lucia
Recently I spent a week at Smuggler’s Cove in St. Lucia where my best friend got married. After performing my maid of honour duties, I got a chance to see some of what this beautiful island has to offer. From sailing and snorkelling to shopping and sulphur spring mud baths- this island has something for everyone!
Categories: Caribbean, Photo
Tags: Castries, Castries Central Market, Pitons, Smuggler's Cove, Soufriere, St Lucia
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The Lost Girls
“Though we can’t predict where the road ahead will lead, there’s one thing we know for certain: uprooting our lives to take an unconventional detour was one of the most challenging things we ever did, but the experience taught us that getting lost isn’t something to avoid, but to embrace. The only leaps of faith you’ll ever regret are the ones you don’t take.”~ The Lost Girls
An inspiring book about grabbing your best friends and setting off to share incredible adventures all around the world. Now, I just need to figure out how to save enough money to take a year off to run around the world!
A Day on the Island of Women
Looking for a change of pace from Cancun’s busy strip? Why not take a 20-minute ferry ride ($17 US return) across the Bahia de Mujeres to Isla Mujeres?
In Mayan times, the island was called Ekab and served as a sanctuary for the Mayan Goddess, Ixchel. In 1517, when the Spanish expedition landed on the island, they found many female idols representing Ixchel. These ‘women’ led to the island’s current name – Isla Mujeres or ‘Island of Women.’ Continue reading
Hidden Zagreb
Croatia’s capital, Zagreb is a world of hidden treasures longing to be uncovered around every corner. Secret alleyways lead to sidewalk cafes where “When a Man Loves a Woman” plays on a slightly staticky radio behind photos of Marilyn Monroe and James Dean. Hidden staircases open into outdoor markets full of colourful fruit and vegetable stands and rows of souvenirs with bright red umbrellas protecting them from the hot mid-day sun. Behind arches and deep doorways, restaurants invite you in for a bite, and seemingly dead ends expose hidden churches and shops.
Categories: Blog, Europe
Tags: Croatia, Dolac Market, St Mark's Church, Stone Wall, Zagreb, Zagreb Cathedral
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