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The Colourful Cabot Trail

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The Colourful Cabot Trail

“A little wildlife and some colour would be nice to see,” my husband, Brent, says wistfully. “And the occ ...

“A little wildlife and some colour would be nice to see,” my husband, Brent, says wistfully. “And the occasional ocean view would be great, too. But then, that's a given.” "Can you see Europe out ther ...

September 01, 2019
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Before & After: Sheila Blake

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|Date: June 01, 2019
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Before & After: Sheila Blake

Landscape photographer Sheila Blake has undertaken some big adventures in her life, not the least of whic ...

Landscape photographer Sheila Blake has undertaken some big adventures in her life, not the least of which was immigrating to Canada from the UK as a newlywed in 1966. The marriage may not have lasted ...

June 01, 2019
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My Levi’s Jeans

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My Levi’s Jeans

I wouldn't give up my Levi’s jeans for anything in the world. Not because they are Levi’s; the manufactur ...

I wouldn't give up my Levi’s jeans for anything in the world. Not because they are Levi’s; the manufacturer doesn't matter. They could be a George brand from Walmart for all I care about brand names. ...

May 01, 2019
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In Search of Silverback Gorillas

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In Search of Silverback Gorillas

Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills, is surrounded by higher mountain ranges, terraced farmlands and jaw ...

Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills, is surrounded by higher mountain ranges, terraced farmlands and jaw-dropping panoramas. This is where I chose to make the trek to see the endangered Silverback go ...

May 01, 2019
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Adventure Awaits in Costa Rica

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Adventure Awaits in Costa Rica

“Costa Rica is different from any place I’ve ever visited,” says INSPIRED Magazine columnist Pat Nichol. ...

“Costa Rica is different from any place I’ve ever visited,” says INSPIRED Magazine columnist Pat Nichol. Along with Collette and a group of fellow adventurers, Pat will travel to the Central American ...

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Now, Adventure!

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Now, Adventure!

“Ima Bōken!” Now, adventure! Those words echo everlastingly in my mind every time I think about where I’v ...

“Ima Bōken!” Now, adventure! Those words echo everlastingly in my mind every time I think about where I’ve been, what I’ve seen, and the adventures lurking in my next visit to the place I call my seco ...

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The Joy of Cruising Solo

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The Joy of Cruising Solo

“I was alone with a suitcase and a reservation. And days to live however I chose” – Alone Time: Four Seas ...

“I was alone with a suitcase and a reservation. And days to live however I chose” – Alone Time: Four Seasons, Four Cities, Stephanie Rosenbloom (2018) This was my first cruise experience as a nervous ...

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“Just Do It!”

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“Just Do It!”

Many of us have a fear of missing out – a fear that once we reach a certain age, we are “too old” to try ...

Many of us have a fear of missing out – a fear that once we reach a certain age, we are “too old” to try anything new. Instead, we watch from the sidelines as the younger generation takes part in acti ...

December 01, 2018
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A Visit Home

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A Visit Home

“So much of who we are is where we have been.” - William Langewiesche Sometimes, the landscapes of our ea ...

“So much of who we are is where we have been.” - William Langewiesche Sometimes, the landscapes of our early years can call us back with a visceral urge. My BC childhood landscape held a fusion of emo ...

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Grandparent/Grandchildren Adventure Excursions

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Grandparent/Grandchildren Adventure Excursions

Grandparents are very fortunate to have a rewarding, unique relationship with their grandchildren. This c ...

Grandparents are very fortunate to have a rewarding, unique relationship with their grandchildren. This comes through the years from all the special moments that are shared. More and more, they experi ...

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Connected to the Sea

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Connected to the Sea

“My happy place is in the kayak. It takes me into the unknown and it’s helped me to live more fearlessly. ...

“My happy place is in the kayak. It takes me into the unknown and it’s helped me to live more fearlessly. I feel I’m more open about how things are falling in my life. I’ve learned about the laws of t ...

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Expedition of a Lifetime

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|Date: May 22, 2018
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Expedition of a Lifetime

No continent has held its secrets as closely as Antarctica. It holds a place on the bucket lists of many ...

No continent has held its secrets as closely as Antarctica. It holds a place on the bucket lists of many, but only a few will scratch that itch.. Antarctica is protected not only by its severe climat ...

May 22, 2018
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High Energy and High Living in the High Country

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High Energy and High Living in the High Country

Holding tightly onto a chain embedded in the side of a mountain while negotiating a steep, narrow trail a ...

Holding tightly onto a chain embedded in the side of a mountain while negotiating a steep, narrow trail above a pristine lake had not entered my imagination when my husband and I signed up for a hikin ...

April 01, 2018
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Cycling the Olympic Discovery Trail

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Cycling the Olympic Discovery Trail

Summer was waning; scheduled visitors had departed. We had anticipated this denouement and planned to fil ...

Summer was waning; scheduled visitors had departed. We had anticipated this denouement and planned to fill the void with our own end-of-August adventure, one that would entail minimum planning and pre ...

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Vic Sarin: The Art of the Possible

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Vic Sarin: The Art of the Possible

“My whole journey has been to experience life and I don’t know of any other profession as rich as mine th ...

“My whole journey has been to experience life and I don’t know of any other profession as rich as mine that allows you to do that. I’ve travelled the world a million times over and lived in so many pl ...

February 01, 2018
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