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Qooqqut Festival in Greenland

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Lesley | 13 Comments

The Qooqqut Festival in Greenland is truly a remarkable experience for families. Regardless of age, gender, language, or culture, there is something new and unique for everyone at the festival. I was intimidated to attend a festival in Greenland where I didn’t know anyone or speak either of the languages, Greenlandic and Danish, but after watching a YouTube video from Qooqqut…

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Montreal Bucket List for Families

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Oh how I love Montreal. Museums that cater to kids, old world charm, space to explore and discover, amusement parks, and outdoor adventures abound; there’s no lack of choice when it comes to family outings in Montreal. Sometimes it’s best to just put on your shoes and go outside, letting the adventures come to you while other times a plan…

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Natural Bucket List - Scotts Head, Dominica

Nature Bucket List in Dominica

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Lesley | 21 Comments

Dominica is known as the Nature Island. It is a trailhead to adventure and discovery. It is volcanic peaks, sparking waterfalls, boiling waters, bubbling springs and as many rivers as there are days in a year. Whether you’re with your family, your partner or on your own, Dominica is a natural Paradise. Here are my top five nature bucket list…

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5 Bucket List Regions to Visit in Israel

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Lesley | 11 Comments

Israel is an ancient and modern treasure waiting for you to discover its history and beauty. While Jerusalem has a spot on most bucket lists, the other regions are equally fantastic to explore and learn. During my recent trip to the Land of Creation, I experienced great beauty from the lowest spot on earth to the wide-open spaces of the Coastal…

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Gorilla Trekking in Uganda with Your Family

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Lesley | 1 Comments

Intelligent, powerful, and endangered; gorillas are our closest living relatives after chimpanzees and bonobos. Do you dream of gorilla trekking? Is it on your bucketlist? Did you think gorilla trekking was off limits for families with young children? The national parks in Uganda do require children to be 12 years of age or older, but if I learned anything over the…

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15 Photos that Will Make You Wish You Were in Antarctica Now

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Lesley | 38 Comments

Normally, I’m not much of a photographer. I use my words to express how much I enjoy a new location or experience. Antarctica was different though. Every photo reminds me that my journey with Bark Europa was the most fantastical adventure of my life. It was the accumulation of all of my wildest dreams come true. It has shaped me…

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5 Epic Adventure Destinations

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Lesley | 13 Comments

From the vast, timeless sands of Wadi Rum, Jordan to 12,000 feet above Nadi, Fiji, where the sky and water blur the lines of reality, these five epic adventure journeys should be on everyone’s bucket list. Which ones have you experienced? 1. Wadi Rum – Jordan This is a stupendous, timeless place. Here, it is the weather and winds that have…

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5 Less Popular Cities Worth Visiting in Germany‏

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Lesley | 5 Comments

Best known for its famous Oktoberfest, Germany is a popular tourist destination. It’s home to some of Europe’s most beautiful scenery, fairy tale castles, historical sights, and lively night life. While we all know Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich, there are several smaller German destinations well-worth a visit. We found five less popular cities worth visiting in Germany. Here’s an overview of…

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My Kind of Traffic Jam in Etosha National Park, Namibia

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Lesley | 4 Comments

A traffic jam held us up in Etosha National Park for most of the day during our Namibia tour. It was the first time I’d hoped for wall-to-wall traffic. Part of the line-up: zebras, a giraffe, a rhino, a springbok, an elephant, a wildebeest, and an ostrich. It all started with a few… hundred zebras. Then the giraffe got excited…

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Bellafonte Bonaire – A Million Dollar View!

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Lesley | 0 Comments

I’m at the best resort in Bonaire and I’ve decided to sleep outside. I can’t get enough of the view, the sound of the waves, and the smell of the ocean. I arrived at Bellafonte Bonaire today and I don’t want to leave. Even when my kiteboarding lesson was canceled because of low winds, I wasn’t disappointed. I’ve never found…

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