A sign not to be ignored!
Standing at the source of the Nile
The steps down to the Nile River
Rafting down the Nile River
Celebrating with a Nile beer
This adorable girl really wanted her photo taken!
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White-water rafting on the Nile River in Uganda
Categories: Africa, Photo, Where in the World
Tags: Jinja, Nile beer, Nile River, Source of the Nile, Uganda, White water rafting
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Rafting down the Nile River in Uganda
“Forward, Forward, Hold… GET DOWN” our guide Tutu yells as the water beneath us begins to disappear. We tuck our paddles in and hold on tight as we tip forward and plunge down into the rough water below. No matter how tight I think I’ve closed my mouth, the water finds a way in and as we surface a collective sputtering can be heard. Miraculously, we managed to stay inside the raft- quite the feat considering those aboard the other 9 rafts found themselves thrown out into the crushing waves.
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Categories: Africa, Blog, Where in the World
Tags: Adrift, Jinja, Nile River, Uganda, White water rafting
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The Backpacker’s Hostel in Kampala, Uganda
The Backpackers Hostel, Uganda
The hostel’s bar
A great place to relax!
Off to the shower
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Portsmouth, England- A city with navy and family history
Portsmouth has long been known as a naval city in England’s South end, but to me, this city has a lot more than naval history. Portsmouth is my Grandma’s hometown and during World War II she worked here in the Women’s Land Army. While working, she met a handsome Canadian soldier, fell madly in love, got married and moved to Canada after the war. Then, in the early 1990s she learned she had a younger brother she never knew about. She had been raised by her grandfather as her father took off and her mother wasn’t really around. Long story short, John and his wife Jean came to visit her in Canada and we all got to know each other. Continue reading
Categories: Blog, Europe, Where in the World
Tags: England, Gunwharf Quay, Portsmouth, Spinnaker Tower
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Inverness- Scotland’s Newest City
The Scottish countryside turned out to be a sight pulled directly from a Hollywood film. Lush green rolling hillsides, with sheep roaming around large pastures as bubbly brooks run through the middle! Driving along, every so often a castle would appear in the distance- not something that happens back home in Canada and not something I ever tire of seeing! Traveling around Scotland by bus turned out to be a great way to see the Scottish countryside. It’s also incredibly cheap as my 4 hour Megabus trip from Edinburgh to Inverness cost only 5 pounds! Continue reading
Categories: Blog, Europe, Where in the World
Tags: Inverness, Inverness Castle, River Ness, Scotland
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Muggle Magic at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter officially opened its gates June 18th, 2010 at Universal Studios in Florida and to commemorate the event limited edition tickets were being given out as souvenirs. As a Harry Potter fan and general lover of all things magical and imaginative- this sounded like a perfect excuse to take a roadtrip to Orlando the first week of July and be one of the first to visit the wizarding world (along with tens of thousands of other people!)
Categories: Blog, North America, Where in the World
Tags: Harry Potter, Orlando, Universal Studios, Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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A Day in Glasgow
Wandering the streets of Glasgow, one would hardly recognize the industrial city of the past and since I only had 10 hours here, I left my bag in a locker at Buchanan bus station and headed out. After London, Glasgow has become the largest and best shopping city in the UK, with the main shopping areas located along Buchanan Street, Argyle Street and Sauchiehall Street. If you are searching for the perfect diamond or a lovely piece of jewellery to remind you of your time in Glasgow, The Argyll Arcade, found in the shopping district, hosts over 30 jewellers and diamond merchants selling a mix of modern and vintage pieces.
As I walked along, I came across a highlander band, with gruff looking men in kilts playing the bagpipes and drums.
Categories: Blog, Europe, Where in the World
Tags: Glasgow, Glasgow Cathedral, Scotland
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NYC at Christmas
Macy’s at Christmas- such a beautiful sight!
The excitement of New York City is there no matter what time of year you visit, but at Christmastime, this fabulous city is full of Holiday Spirit. Continue reading
Edinburgh- A True Delight!
I may have only been here for two days, but I’m already in love. Edinburgh definitely left an impression on me and it wasn’t just because I was there during the Fringe Festival- that just added to the city’s appeal. This lovely old city is divided into Old Town and New Town, with Princes St running through the middle (with tons of shops to explore!!)
Edinburgh has been honoured by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site as one of the most beautiful cityscapes in the world. Looking around at it’s grand buildings, beautiful green spaces and old cobblestone streets, it’s easy to see why!
Harry Potter in Edinburgh
From the buildings that inspired Hogwarts Castle to J.K Rowlings frequent writing spot, Edinburgh is full of Harry Potter magic! As a Harry Potter fan, this made the city even more exciting to me as the guide on my walking tour (a lovely girl from Canada and a big Harry Potter fan herself) pointed out fun facts and locations as we toured the city. Continue reading
Categories: Blog, Europe, Where in the World
Tags: Edinburgh, Harry Potter, Scotland
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