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    • Contact us
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  • Destinations
    • Asia-Pacific
    • Canada
    • Caribbean
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • United States
  • Trip Activities
    • Biking
    • Hiking
    • City walks
    • Water sports
  • Safe + Healthy
    • Asthma
    • Travel security
  • Travel Tips
    • Travel Photography
    • Travel prep
    • Where to stay
    • Quizzes
  • Online gift guides
    • Great gift ideas for hikers, outdoor, nature and national park lovers with 2020 updates
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    • Popular gift idea for 2020: Exploring the world from home with top travel books
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best place stay nelson tasman new zealand

22 Jun Big Sky Nelson Eco B&B: So much more than just a place to lay your head

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When traveling we prefer small boutique properties with the owner on-site so that our lodging becomes part of the travel experience....

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13 Jun Tips for better nature photography. Shoot like the pros!

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Nature photography is challenging, but with these few simple tips and techniques, you’ll be shooting dazzling photos soon....

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There’s great snorkeling from the shore at Wayaka II.

18 May Bonaire sparkles in the Caribbean

Posted at 07:31h in Caribbean, Water sports, Where to stay by Jim Tobalski 0 Comments
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We enjoy Caribbean cruises because they allow us to sample the islands. However, after 15 cruises, we’ve moved on from sampling and now prioritize gorging...

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22 Apr Photo journey along Maine’s rugged, beautiful coast

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We love Maine anytime, but especially in September. Summer vacationers are gone and the fall leaf peepers have not yet arrived. Join us on a...

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Mt. Cook New Zealand

10 Apr Things to know before you visit New Zealand

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We’re fresh back from three weeks in New Zealand. What a beautiful country and hospitable people. Here are some of our key observations...

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prep extended travel abroad tips

08 Mar Planning for a big trip abroad? Use this checklist to help avoid a travel disaster

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Planning for an extended trip doesn’t need to stress you out, especially if you are mindful of some key to-do items and get an early...

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Hiking essentials baby boomer active travel blog

14 Feb Test your national park IQ and discover your ranger name

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Based upon the popularity of our last national park quiz, we’ve developed another fun challenge. Take our quick national parks quiz and earn your new...

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27 Jan Hiking vacation checklist

Posted at 13:19h in Hiking, Safe + Healthy, Travel prep by Jim Tobalski 0 Comments
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After a hiking vacation when my wife and I forgot numerous supplies and equipment, we started a packing list and have kept refining it. Now...

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04 Jan What are the top 10 travel articles of 2018?

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Here are the top 10 travel articles of 2018 based on Wandering Rose Travels readers. We hope something might inspire your next journey....

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Basel Switzerland train station funny travel stories

12 Nov Our funny driving misadventure in a foreign country

Posted at 10:59h in Europe, Travel Tips by Martin & Libby Rose 0 Comments
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Travel tips: 1. DO NOT follow the commands of your GPS if logic tells you it is wrong. 2. Smile and say hello to old...

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