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There are two types of people: those who enjoy relaxing beach holidays and those who try to pack as many adrenaline-pumping activities into their getaway as possible. If you prefer more active holidays, then there are so many amazing countries in the world to explore and have adventures in.
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It’s the last of my sore throat, endless sniffles and annoying cough. I can only guess that it came as a result of one too many past-my-bedtime, emotion-ridden nights alongside scores of other hardcore (and non-hardcore) fans cheering on our favourite Dinos through the NBA playoffs.
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The idea of medical volunteering is indeed a tricky one and I don’t believe there is an easy answer when it comes to picking a side. The purpose of this post is not to stop you from volunteering abroad but if you’re considering doing so, to encourage you to take the time consider your motivations and understand the issues surrounding global health volunteering. I reached out to 4 physiotherapists with experience in this area to hear their thoughts and learn from their experiences with volunteering abroad.
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There may be way more Kiwis (aka New Zealanders) living on the North Island but because most tourists flock to the South Island and the South Island alone, the North Island is actually where you can get more off the beaten path. It may lack the dramatic mountain peaks of the South but it’s far from short on spectacular scenery.
Read MoreWinter is just getting underway in Toronto and to be real, we’ve been pretty lucky so far. On a recent Sunday afternoon, I decided it was time to get the camera out into the cold before it gets really cold, and see what I could spontaneously capture.
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I’m by no means perfect when it comes to minimizing waste but every time I travel, I’m reminded of how much garbage I produce with just those examples above. And If I travel somewhere where waste disposal is far worse than it is at home, I find it hard to turn a blind eye. So I’m committing to minimizing my contribution to this universal problem by being smarter about what I choose to bring with me when I travel.
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No one will deny that having a trip on the horizon is an exciting time. As anticipation builds, this stage can sometimes even exceed the emotions of the actual trip. At the same time, however, the few weeks before a trip can also be a very busy time as we scramble to check off our bottomless to-do list.
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Hello dear friends,
If you’ve visited my website before, you will know that I've been putting more and more effort into photography as it is something I enjoy so very much. Well something exciting has come about of this which I'd like to share with you.
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So you want to learn how to surf? That’s honestly the best news I’ve heard all day! And you believe that a surf camp, where you can surf your heart out multiple times over consecutive days, is the way you want to go about doing it? I love what I’m hearing. Let’s see if we can get some others on board (*pun* intended) before we dive into what to look for when picking the best surf camp for you.
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Summer may be in full swing but there are still plenty of long, warm days left to make it a memorable one. And there’s no reason that has to mean weeks of planning and expensive plane tickets. I have three hands-on adventurous activities on my list just waiting to be checked off, all within a day’s drive at most. Here’s to making the most of the best season of the year!
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