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Welcome to Protection Island

Day Trip: Exploring Protection Island

Since moving back to Vancouver Island, I’ve done my best to follow through on my promise to myself to explore a new place or try something new at least once a week. This week was no exception and when I unexpectedly ended up exploring Protection Island, just off Nanaimo, BC. ...

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Sanur, Bali

Bali Dive Guide Featuring My Photos!

Are you a scuba diver? Are you planning to dive in Bali? You need the Bali Dive Guide from DIVEmApps! DIVEmApps recently released the Bali Dive Guide featuring photos from my travels in Bali! (Yay!) The guide is built by divers for divers and gives you access to information about ...

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Harbour Air Scenic Flight

Take a Scenic Tour with Harbour Air

Harbour Air held business card draw at Social Media Camp‘s networking bash this past weekend where winners would win a scenic tour with Harbour Air around Victoria for themselves and a guest. Although I didn’t win the draw, I was invited by two of the winners to join them for this wonderful ...

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Life is Short

The Universe Provides What the Soul Needs – 14 Life Lessons to Remember Everyday

After sharing my favourite poem with you the other day, I’m inspired to share some of the lessons the universe has provided me with through my years. We all learn lessons in life as we experience new things and meet new people. Some experiences are positive, some not so much, but ...

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Desiderata by Max Ehrmann

Desiderata – Words to Live By

Years ago, when I moved out of my parents’ home for university, my mom gave me a wall plaque for my dorm room. It was the Desiderata by Max Ehrmann. Since then it has become my favourite poem. I have read it a thousands times and it has traveled with me ...

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Happier Than A Billionaire by Nadine Hays Pisani

Happier Than A Billionaire – A Must Read For Costa Rica First Timers!

During my first visit to Costa Rica last fall, the friend I was visiting handed me Happier Than A Billionaire: Quitting My Job, Moving to Costa Rica, and Living the Zero Hour Work Week, by Nadine Hays Pisani. He said that it was a great introduction to anyone visiting Costa Rica for the ...

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Villa Kembang Kertas Bali - Main entrance

Villa Kembang Kertas Bali – Your Paradise in Paradise

Villa Kembang Kertas Bali is the most beautiful villa I have ever stayed at. I visited Bali for the first time in the spring of 2010 to photograph this gorgeous paradise. The home is built on an old mango orchard, on a mountain with a 180 degree view over Lovina and the ...

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coconut palm tree

11 Health Benefits of Coconut Water

Coconut oil has become all the rage these days. There are so many benefits and uses for this natural oil, some of which I will cover in a future post. Today I’m going to focus on another wonderful nectar that this delicious fruit provides: Coconut Water! I first discovered coconut ...

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Tamarindo Sunset cropped

A Tamarindo Sunset

My favourite colour and favourite time of day is sunset. This one is in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, where I have watched some of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever seen. Like this photo? Visit my INK361 Shop for prints and other cool photo products. This iPhone case could be yours!  

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How to wear a sarong

13 Ways To Use A Sarong – An Essential Travel Item

When It comes to packing for a trip, multi-functional items are key to keeping your luggage small and compact for convenient travel. With this in mind, a sarong is an essential item to pack for any trip. It doesn’t matter where I’m going, warm climate or cold, I always pack ...

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