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Ways an Adventure Can Clear Your Head

There are many moments in life when your head feels foggy and overwhelmed with thoughts. Clearing your head from time to time is a necessary activity, especially when there is so much going on in your life. Planning your next adventure is not only an exciting activity, but it can also have huge benefits to…
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How to Introduce Your Children to Travel

Introducing your children to travel can open up a world of possibilities for them. And it’s great to recognize that It does not need to be expensive or complicated, it just needs to be fun and educational for them. With a little bit of research and planning, you can bring the joys of travel into…
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4 Fun Activities To Try With Friends This Year

Hiking If you are looking for things you can do with your friends which you are all going to find fun and enjoyable, there are a lot of options that you might want to consider here. The truth is that there are always fun activities you can try your hand at, and many of them…
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Rock the Beach with These Stylish Tips

When the sun is shining, there's nothing quite like hitting the beach and soaking up some fun in the sun. But if you want to rock your look at the beach, you need to have a stylish wardrobe that fits right in with sand and surf. So here are some tips for looking great on…
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Bienvenue – Welcome to Montreal, Canada

Montreal, Quebec boats a true hybrid culture. Canada's second-largest city is a historical blend of French and English. From appearances such as "bonjour" at stores and restaurants to directions on street signs and more, you'll want to brush up on your basic French before visiting (see travel tips). A don't-miss travel tip? Pack your appetite.…
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Oregon Orchards, Wine, and Waterfalls – Mother-Daughter Adventure

Pressing rewind to a time when most, like my mother and I, would plan travels and schedule time off, which would mean our wanderlust dreams would come true. Late 2019, we booked a mother-daughter adventure to Croatia with a tour group for more than 10 days in mid-summer 2020. However, world events had other plans.…
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Winter Weather Fun

Activities for the Whole Family It's time to unpack the mittens, stocking hats, and cold-weather toys. Whether you live in a winter wonderland or are planning a vacation to a place with plenty of snow, there's a whole lot more to do this season than most think. Spice up your wintertime family-fun activities with these…
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Look Up from Your Turkey, Spreadsheet, or Phone

Whether you are cooking Thanksgiving this week, working on a complex spreadsheet for your job, and/or trying to snag holiday gifts off your phone to avoid Black Friday or any shopping between now and the December holidays, it's time to Look Up. The Look Up Mantra reminds us all to be in the moment and…
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How To Fund Your Next Travel Adventure

One of the only unenjoyable aspects of traveling is the task of having to find the funds to pay for your adventures, as it’s fair to say that things like plane tickets, visas and accommodation can be particularly expensive.  Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be as difficult as you might expect to find the funds…
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Thirteen Years – Look Up Anniversary from Oregon

Thirteen years ago, my life changed course. For the backstory, I suggest you look at my first book, When All Balls Drop. Over the years, in sharing my story through my books, presentations, and travels, others came out of the woodwork with their personal trials and roadblocks. Strangely enough, regardless of the circumstances, there was…
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