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Destination: NEW ZEALAND
"Get ready for mammoth national parks, dynamic Māori culture, and world-class surfing and skiing. New Zealand can be mellow or action-packed, but it's always epic." - From our friends at Lonely Planet * as of March 28th, 2022 ENTRY: Currently closed to most international travellers, but 5-phase plan to introduce a gradual re-opening is now underway. From suggested routes to costs and must-stops, this is a great video if you're interested in what a Road-Trip through New Zealand has to offer. Leave a comment below and share any of your travel experiences in New Zealand...can't misses, helpful tips, how to get around etc.
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Destination: CHILE
"Chile is nature on a colossal scale, but travel here is surprisingly easy, if you don't rush it." - From our friends at Lonely Planet Leave a comment below and share any of your travel experiences in Chile...can't misses, helpful tips, how to get around etc.
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Destination: ICELAND
"Hitting headlines, topping bucket lists, wooing nature lovers and dazzling increasing numbers of visitors – there seems no end to the talents of this breathtaking northern destination." - From our friends at Lonely Planet * as of January 30th, 2022 ENTRY: If vaccinated, must provide a negative PCR or Antigen test within 72 hours of boarding flight. If unvaccinated (but have had previous COVID-19 infection) must provide a negative PCR or Antigen test within 72 hours or boarding flight. Must also provide proof of past infection. If unvaccinated, only allowed to enter country for essential purposes. WHILE THERE: Face-masks in stores, public transit and where social distancing can not be achieved. Fitness centres, pools, bathing facilities and ski resorts at 75% capacity. Restaurants, bars and nightclubs open until 11pm. An amazing, in-depth itinerary of a 10 Day Iceland Trip with two of our ambassadors.... @passport4two and @smilkos.lens. Leave a comment below and share any of your travel experiences in Iceland...can't misses, helpful tips, how to get around etc.
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Destination: MEXICO
"Palm-fringed beaches, chili-spiced cuisine, steamy jungles, teeming cities, fiesta fireworks, Frida’s angst: Mexico conjures up diverse, vivid dreams. And the reality lives up to them." - From our friends at Lonely Planet * as of January 17th, 2022 ENTRY: Open to travellers, regardless of vaccination status. No COVID-19 test or quarantine required. WHILE THERE: Jalisco State requires proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test restaurants, bars, clubs, concert halls etc. Leave a comment below and share any of your travel experiences in Mexico...can't misses, helpful tips, how to get around etc.
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Destination: COSTA RICA
"Centering yourself on a surfboard or yoga mat, descending into bat-filled caves or ascending misty volcanic peaks, hiking, biking or ziplining – your only limit is your return date." - From our friends at Lonely Planet * as of January 5th, 2022 ENTRY: No need for a COVID test to enter country. Unvaccinated travellers must have proof of travel health insurance. Must acquire a Digital Health Card online prior to arrival, regardless of vaccine status. This QR Code must be shown at border upon entry. WHILE THERE: Mandatory masks indoors and public transport. Must be fully vaccinated to enter most venues (bars, restaurants, malls, theatres etc). A helpful video that touches on the history of Costa Rica, but focuses on 12 great travel tips that will no doubt help your trip planning. Leave a comment below and share some of your Costa Rican travel experiences...can't misses, helpful tips, how to get around etc.
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Destination: SCOTLAND...in the Fall
"Scotland has many treasures crammed into its compact territory – big skies, ancient architecture, spectacular wildlife, superb seafood and hospitable, down-to-earth people" - From our friends at Lonely Planet
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Destination: NEW ZEALAND
Get ready for mammoth national parks, dynamic Māori culture, and world-class surfing and skiing.
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Destination: ZION
Get ready for an overdose of awesome. The soaring red-and-white cliffs of Zion Canyon, one of southern Utah's most dramatic natural wonders, rise high over the Virgin River. Hiking downriver through the Narrows or peering beyond Angels Landing after a 1500ft ascent is indeed amazing. But, for all its awe-inspiring majesty, the park also holds more delicate beauties: weeping rocks, tiny grottoes, hanging gardens and meadows of mesa-top wildflowers. Lush vegetation and low elevation give these magnificent rock formations a different feel from the barren parks in the east. Most of the park's 4.5 million annual visitors enter along Zion Canyon floor. Even challenging hikes become congested between May and September (shuttle required). Yet, there are other options. Up-country, on the mesa tops (7000ft), it's easy to escape the crowds – and the heat. And the Kolob Canyons section, 40 miles northwest by car, sees one-tenth of the visitors year-round. - From our friends at Lonely Planet Looking to Commemorate The Parks You've Visited?
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Currently Reading: Raven Smith's Trivial Pursuits
Matt C. Each summer I tend to devour a few handfuls of 'beach reads' wether i'm lounging by Kitsilano Pool or at Secret Beach here in Vancouver. We've had our hottest days yet this summer, and I'm currently (audibly) laughing my way through Raven Smith's Trivial Pursuits. A collection of essays about modern life comes from the journalist, which are much in the style of the candid and humorous nature of some of my fav others, Nora Ephron, David Sedaris and Carrie Fisher. He discusses the 'minutiae of everyday modern life and culture' talking about what goes through his head in a yoga class, to being tall to his struggles as a lonely teenager coming out - which are all brutally, hilariously relatable. You can order the book on Amazon by clicking here.
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