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22 Sep National park book series is laugh-out-loud reading

Posted at 06:00h in Hiking, Road trips, Travel Tips, Trip Activities by Jim Tobalski 0 Comments
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When someone suggested I read a national parks book entitled “Dear Bob and Sue,” I was skeptical. Three books later, I eagerly await their next...

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14 Aug Switzerland’s Murten makes a great day trip from Bern

Posted at 16:43h in City walks, Europe by Martin & Libby Rose 0 Comments
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Some of our favorite travel memories are things we learned about talking to an innkeeper or fellow traveler. Such was the discovery of Murten in...

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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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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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11 Jan Biking the Florida Keys – Looe Key to Key West

Posted at 11:38h in Biking by Martin Rose 4 Comments
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This is day three of our bicycle tour along the 100 miles of Highway 1 in the Florida Keys. Join us as we journey Looe...

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05 Nov 5 favorite waterfalls in North America

Posted at 08:53h in Canada, Hiking, United States by Jim Tobalski 2 Comments
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Who doesn’t like a waterfall? They can reduce your stress, enhance your senses and cool the air. I love the thrill of finding and enjoying...

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19 Oct Visit Glacier National Park soon

Posted at 08:49h in Hiking, United States by Jim Tobalski 2 Comments
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No matter how you feel about global warming and climate change, this statement about Glacier National Park is fact: the glaciers are melting. Estimates are...

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03 Oct E-bike literally breathes new life into travel

Posted at 15:13h in Biking, Trip Activities by Libby Rose 0 Comments
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Electric bicycles – or e-bikes – are a huge opportunity for people to ride more at home and around the globe. I am living proof....

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28 Sep Athabasca Glacier hiking tour a highlight of Canada’s Icefields Parkway

Posted at 12:56h in Canada, Hiking by Libby Rose 0 Comments
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We almost cancelled “THE ONE HIKE” – a guided Athabasca Glacier tour – fearing it might be too “touristy” and not live up to the...

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the Glen Aulin Trail in Yosemite’s high country along Tioga Pass

31 Jul Yosemite National Park’s extreme beauty and big crowds

Posted at 13:26h in Hiking, United States by Jim Tobalski 0 Comments
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Ansel Adams and John Muir devoted part of their lives to protecting wilderness and Yosemite National Park. Today, millions of people each year, domestic and...

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