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A few years ago, my now-husband, Colin, and I went on our very first trip to Ireland. It was a first time trip for both of us and our first time to...
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Besides lavender fields and market days, there’s one more thing that Provence is famous for: Ancient Roman sites! And there’s no better place to experience these sites than in the city of...
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Welcome to Traveller of the Month! Each month on Teaspoon of Adventure, I’m featuring a fellow world traveller and travel blogger to share their best travel stories and wisdom with you. This...
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As we walked into the old town of Arles, I had the biggest grin on my face. The sun was shining, church bells were ringing, and I could see street after street...
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Ugh. The post travel blues. It’s not a part of travel we like to talk about but it certainly is a reality for many travellers. The post travel blues are the feelings...
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I’ve been lucky enough to visit Italy four times in the last decade, visiting busy cities like Milan and Rome, as well as quieter spots like Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast (in...
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On my first visit to Madrid in 2012, I was not impressed. I found the city kind of boring and a huge let-down after Barcelona. As we were planning our Spain trip...
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When my friend Emilie and I visited Vietnam for three weeks in 2016, everyone told us that Hanoi was busy and dirty. Hanoi was one of the last cities we were going...
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Welcome back to my Traveller of the Month series! Each month I’m interviewing a fellow world traveller and travel blogger so they can share their inspiring stories, travel wisdom and best tips with...
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The fall is one of my favourite times to travel and it’s one of the best times to travel to Europe. Most people travel to Europe in the summer. But honestly? That’s...
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Welcome to Nîmes, known by some as the most Roman city outside of Italy. An Ancient Roman history lesson in the South of France? Mais oui! I visited Nîmes with my husband,...
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Before visiting Avignon and the South of France in February 2024 I, being the obsessive travel planner that I am, sat down and did a ton of research. I looked up all...
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You should know, I pride myself on being an excellent packer. I was doing the carry-on only thing way before it was cool (aka before the airlines started charging for checked baggage)....
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Welcome to May’s edition of Traveller of the Month! Each month I’m passing the mic to a fellow travel blogger and world traveller to help inspire you and introduce you to some...
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Whether you’re a fan of the board game or the actual castle, many travellers in the South of France find themselves drawn to the medieval city of Carcassonne. Carcassonne is like stepping...
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The big excursion of my Vietnam trip was a two night Halong Bay cruise. I had been dreaming of getting out on the water amongst 2000 limestone islands for weeks before we...
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I was listening to a podcast where the hosts were discussing the impact of social media on travel and one of them said something along the lines of, “You have to ask...
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I took my first three week trip to Europe in 2012. I was 19 years old and it was my first trip to Europe, as well as my first solo trip ever....
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Italy is one of my favourite countries in the world because it has something for everyone. Whether you’re a foodie, a hiker, an art historian, a beach lover, an island hopper or...
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Welcome to Traveller of the Month! Each month I’m featuring a fellow world traveller on Teaspoon of Adventure to share their stories and travel wisdom with all of you. This month, I have...
