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Destination Banff: A Road Trip Across Canada!

Nicole

Apr 154 min read

Destination Banff: A Road Trip Across Canada!

A drive of more than 7000 km, ten days, through 5 provinces: Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. A couple of...

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Valley of Fire travel tips, everything you need and want to know!

Nicole

Jan 82 min read

Valley of Fire travel tips, everything you need and want to know!

It is has been awhile since I wrote a blog post :) I am so excited to share more about our recent road trip through Nevada and...

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A road trip of a month: our adventure in the USA! Part 3: Grand Canyon and Bryce National Park

Nicole

Apr 10, 20235 min read

A road trip of a month: our adventure in the USA! Part 3: Grand Canyon and Bryce National Park

After seeing beautiful places such as Arches National Park, Bentonite Hills and many more, it was time for the last part of our road...

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USA Road trip! Part two: Arches National Park, Monument Valley, Horseshoe Bend, and many more

Nicole

Mar 13, 20235 min read

USA Road trip! Part two: Arches National Park, Monument Valley, Horseshoe Bend, and many more

After a great time in Yellowstone National Park, we had a long drive ahead of us to reach our new destination, Salt Lake City, Utah. We...

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A road trip of a month: our adventure in the USA! Part 1: Yellowstone National Park

Nicole

Feb 7, 20234 min read

A road trip of a month: our adventure in the USA! Part 1: Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is the oldest National Park in the USA. Join my adventure and learn more about Yellowstone National Park

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The most beautiful places to visit in Madeira

Nicole

Feb 22, 20227 min read

The most beautiful places to visit in Madeira

Arriving on a tropical, green island in front of the northwest coast of Africa; welcome to paradise!

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Nicole

Sep 26, 20214 min read

My favorite Canadian city; Québec!

While autumn officially started, it is a great time to share with you a beautiful, historic, and romantic city to visit in Canada; Québec!!

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Nicole

Aug 20, 20212 min read

Beautiful Flower Farms near Toronto

Do you love flowers? Then visit a flower farm before the end of summer! Wanna know our experiences with two flower farms? Read more..

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Nicole

Aug 11, 20215 min read

Say bonjour to Québec!

Read more about our time in Quebec, Canada. Exploring the area around Rouyn-Noranda, Footpaths of Kékéko hills and Parc D'Aiguebelle!

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Nicole

Jul 2, 20214 min read

A new start and adventures in Ontario!

Read more about beautiful spots in Ontario Canada. I take you with me on our small and big adventures!

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Nicole

Jan 25, 20214 min read

Beautiful places in the Netherlands!

When everything will be safer and we can explore and travel again, then it is time to go! I share my gems from the Netherlands!

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West Iceland, West fjords, North Iceland and Reykjavik

Nicole

Oct 25, 20207 min read

West Iceland, West fjords, North Iceland and Reykjavik

Vesturland one of the eight regions of Iceland is where our adventure continues in Iceland. After getting an adapter in Reykjavik we...

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Nicole

Sep 30, 20207 min read

South Iceland!

Intro Iceland, the land of fire and ice. A country that speaks to the imagination with many volcanos, waterfalls, geothermal springs,...

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Chasing fall colours and bonjour to city life

Nicole

Oct 29, 20196 min read

Chasing fall colours and bonjour to city life

If you ever thought you saw fall colours I wonder if you really did? Unless you have experienced them in Canada 😉 It is almost if it is...

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Nicole

Sep 4, 20196 min read

Water, earth and fire

Time flies! It went so fast that it was hard to find time to write again but here is my newest post about more adventures in beautiful...

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Amber eyes, campfires and beautiful lakes

Nicole

Aug 23, 20196 min read

Amber eyes, campfires and beautiful lakes

We are driving on the Ice Fields Highway and I am typing this second post about Canada. With the beautiful views Banff National Park is...

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The start of a great Canadian adventure!

Nicole

Aug 16, 20194 min read

The start of a great Canadian adventure!

Amsterdam- Toronto 6.00 AM, The Netherlands. I am ready and waiting for my parents to bring me to the airport. After dropping of my...

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Nicole

Aug 6, 20193 min read

Memories that spark new adventure!

After months of staying within the Dutch border, it is soon time to step into an airplane and visit my BF in beautiful Canada! For years...

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