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The dishes Most peoples Thanksgivings staples include the usual…turkey, family, friends, over-eating, and the occasional indigestion. My last few thanksgivings have included all those things plus trips in small planes. This year was no different. Not nearly as exhausting as last year but fun none the less and it has held true to the these new traditions. The weekend started out with a bang. After touring Jasper and Banff for a couple days, Erin’s folks came to Edmonton in search of excitement, good times, and exciting good times. We didn’t disappoint as the first couple days were split between shopping for dishes and snaking sewer drains. Intense. What better way to bring family together than wondering countless stores in search of the perfect dinner setting? How about being elbow deep in a toilet drain? Cherish those moments people. I did. Bored and fed up with the chipped and mish-mash collection of bowls and plates in my cupboard, Erin decided it was time for me...

Only have 48 hours in Montreal? When it comes to planning out a short trip to Montreal, strategy is key. Don’t let Google Maps fool you —no matter how close they look, m ost attractions are over thirty minutes apart by foot! Not trying to break a sweat? Opt for Uber or a subway ride. During the harsh winters, avoid the biting cold by using the extensive underground tunnel network that runs below the city. Waiting for summer? Be wary of suffocating humidity. The best time to visit in March to May or September to November. MORNING (9 am) Neighborhood: Mile End Locations: Fairmount Bagel at 47 Avenue Fairmount Ouest and St-Viateur Bagel at 263 Rue Saint Viateur Ouest In a nutshell: New York versus Montreal bagels: your call. The hip neighborhood known as Mile End is home to two of the city’s greatest legends, which both happen to be bagel shops. What’s so great about Montreal’s bagels? Traditionally, Jewish bagels are boiled in water before they are baked ...

This was my first time to Disney’s Animal Kingdom so I was pleasantly surprised to find is basically a huge zoo with a few rides thrown in. It was very cool to walk around and stumble upon areas with different animals. We actually watched a hippo walk along the bottom of a lake which was very neat. Another cool creature was the Maraqet (?). This little guy was perched on top a rock constantly looking skyward for predators. Apparently it lets out a yelp to warn others if there is danger nearby. Once he tires another takes his place. As the park was packed we decided to split up to cover more ground. All morning we saw people walking around soaked from the raft ride. Erin’s sister did not want to get wet so she was avoiding this ride. Erin and I went on it and somehow exited bone dry. Everyone else on our raft was soaked head to toe. Later we saw Amanda and said that you could choose your seat on the raft based on how wet you want to get. Ok, now we are even for the Hulk. ...

Looking for the ultimate guide to where to see turtles on Oahu, Hawaii? Look no further! This article from a Hawaii local has everything you need to know about spotting Hawaii’s treasured turtles. Ask anyone what’s the one animal they’d like to see in Hawaii, odds are, their answer will either be 1) dolphins or 2) turtles (which locals call honu ).  Unfortunately, most visitors have no idea where to see either of these lovely sea creatures!  So to help out with half of that situation, I’ve decided to write about where to see turtles on Oahu!

Are you looking for the ultimate guide to the Ko Olina Lagoons? This guide from a local has everything that you need to know about this picturesque area. I grew up going to the Ko Olina Lagoons nearly every single week.  That was our family’s go-to beach. I remember when there were just the lagoons, the Ihilani (which is now the Four Seasons), two (instead of three) buildings of the Marriott, and the Fairways. That’s it. No other hotels, no other town houses, and no shops at all. It was a little secluded paradise. Now, the Ko Olina Lagoons have grown into a tourist hub on Oahu. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It’s just a little different than it was before. But my 20+ years of experience at the Ko Olina Lagoons prove that I know the area better than nearly anyone else. To give you a better idea of where to stay, relax, have some fun, eat, and have a wedding, I’ve created this ultimate guide to the Ko Olina Lagoons in Hawaii.

As long as you avoid the steep hills San Francisco is known for, downtown is the perfect place to take your baby for a long stroll. Before you head out, be sure to pack up your stroller with the necessities: some diapers, wipes, snacks, bottles and an extra changes of clothes—just in case. Now you’re ready to experience just how fascinating walking through the city can be!     Meandering through culture Japantown is a great place to start.  In the heart of the neighborhood, you will find the self-guided History Walk, featuring 16 interpretive signs that detail the history of the community. It details the story of their settlement after the Great Earthquake of 1906, the relocation of Japanese Americans to internment camps during World War II and current efforts being made by these immigrants to maintain the community. Stop by the Peace Plaza to see the Peace Pagoda, donated in the 60s by the Japanese city of Osaka. This tower is the most well known landmark of San Francisc...

Capital idea: This winter, dine in a heated “ice dome” in Washington, D.C. (Scott Suchman) Our pick for a super-chill culinary experience: Sip Champagne and dine on seasonal and locally sourced dishes inside “ice domes” at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC’s Bourbon Steak restaurant. As part of the 220-room hotel’s annual wintry transformation, November 12 through March 12, Bourbon Steak builds three six-person, heated domes, each outfitted with chic throws to keep diners extra cozy. A plus for families: Kids can order s’mores and hot chocolate, and later, sleep “under the stars” in their room in glow-in-the-dark, domed tents. At the hotel’s spa, self-care aficionados can treat themselves to a winter-themed spa treatment designed to rejuvenate cold-weather skin and reduce inflammation, while at ENO Wine Bar, connoisseurs can taste a selection of ice wines. Virtuoso travelers receive breakfast daily and a $100 spa credit.

Interested? PIN NOW, read later! There are so many incredible places to snowboard and ski in Canada! There are just so many incredible mountains to choose from all over Canada that it’s easy pickings for winter sports enthusiasts. In fact, the snows are so white that many snow-seeking backpackers (Aussies in particular) flock to Canada in the winter purely to try score work at some of the best ski resorts in the world! Beginner & hardcore skiers and snowboarders alike all froth at the mouth over the mountainous terrain, deep powdered snow, epic backcountry and wicked views from the mountain. Canada is the pinnacle winter wonderland location, with so many incredible places to hit the slopes and go Skiing in Canada. Whistler, Revelstoke, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper and Big White are just some of the best places to snowboard and ski in Canada if you’re travelling the West Coast of North America!   The Best Places To Ski In Canada   1. Ski in Canada at Whistl...

Covered head to toe in P20, the internationally acclaimed sunscreen of the uber pale, I was ready for my day trip to Shell Island. Snacks packed, sunglasses on and towel stuffed in my bag I climbed aboard our pontoon boat (with slides on the back), FULLY prepared to live my best life out on the Gulf. If you’re planning on making the trip, here are all my top tips for visiting Shell Island. A Day Trip to Shell Island – A Guide About Shell Island The dreamy Shell Island. Shell Island technically isn’t an island (SURPRISE!). It is currently more of a barrier peninsula than a barrier island. However, it has been an island in the past, so it’s not a complete lie. In fact, this makes it remind me of the sand bar from the sand bar party scene in Magic Mike even more. Nature at Shell Island All of the birds! Shell Island stands between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrew’s State Park. Because of the warm waters from the Gulf t...