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New Events to Debut at the Sochi 2014 Olympics Games

The biggest Winter Olympics in history is set to take place in the biggest country in the world starting on February 6th, 2014 in Sochi, Russia, and there are some new events making their Olympic debuts: Ski Halfpipe – Men and Women Competitors get two separate runs in the preliminaries ...

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Luge Relay Debuts at Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games

Take an in-depth look at the Luge Relay event as they build to its Olympic debut at the upcoming Sochi 2014 Winter Games. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T23HBElQmaI” width=”560″ height=”315″

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2013: A Year in Review

Reflecting on 2013

With the new year quickly approaching, I’ve spent some time in the past few days reflecting on 2013: I welcomed 2013 with good friends and a fun night out. In February, I purchased my #Sochi2014 Olympics tickets and committed to a crazy adventure. In March I fell in love (again) ...

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11 Gifts For Travellers on Your List

  I’m always looking for new items to make my travels and more convenient, so I thought I would share some of the more convenient things that I take on my trips. If you’re looking for a gift for the traveler on your list, there may be a few items in ...

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What's In My Travel Gear Bag

What’s In My Camera Bag When I Travel

I’ve had a few questions regarding what’s in my camera bag when I travel, so here it is! I try to pack as lightly as possible and take only things that I know I will use, to avoid carrying around too many “just in case” items. Apple iPhone 5: I ...

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Costa Rica Sunset in Tamarindo

The Tropical Hangover

The Tropical Hangover… I’m feeling it. I’m feeling it baaaaad! It’s been a week since I spent my last full day in Costa Rica. I started that morning like every other morning: on the beach with a kickass workout. After my workout tho, I had a bit of an emotional ...

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Simplicity

The Less I Own, The More I Crave Simplicity

Before my trip to Costa Rica, I moved out of my Vancouver apartment and sold or donated most of my possessions. What I had left, I moved into storage at my parents’ place and I got on the plane and forgot all about it all for five weeks. When I ...

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Warning Crocodile

Respect Nature!

This is Steve. Steve lives in Tamarindo. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing him several times, and it blows my mind how stupid some people can be when it comes to viewing and photographing wild animals. There were tourists getting dangerously close, and it makes me wonder: “Are they aware ...

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Costa Rica 2013

My Heart is Heavy As I Leave Costa Rica

My heart is heavy as I sit at the departure gate of the Liberia airport. Costa Rica has captured my heart and made me feel at home. I feel as though I’m leaving a piece of myself behind as I prepare to go from a month straight of 30C in ...

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Tamarindo Workout

Staying Fit While Traveling

Staying fit while traveling can be a challenge. It can be tough to get into a routine when your location changes often. While in Costa Rica I’m happy to say that I’ve been getting a workout in almost everyday. My favorite has been the beach workouts. I started doing them ...

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