Windy City golden sunrise. _ Watching the sun rise over Chicago from the top of the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) as we enjoyed a private breakfast. _ Our favourite @viatortravel booking so far. Amazing food, unbeatable views and the entire observation deck, SkyDeck, to ourselves (before it opened to the public). If you want to celebrate a special occasion you'll remember for ever, this is the place to do it. _ I couldn't stop taking photos and almost forgot to eat breakfast 😉 _ #travelwithaninsider #chicagoepic @choosechicago

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#fromwhereistand at the top of Willis Tower, Chicago. _ On the 103rd floor is SkyDeck, with stunning panoramic views of the Windy City. _ But what makes this observation deck a little scary is the glass-bottom ledge. Some IG daredevils take selfies on the edge of skyscrapers. I've gone one better and taken a shot *over* the edge! Nothing below me but a street full of traffic. Lol! _ #chicagoepic @choosechicago #whereistand

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Inside Cloud Gate. _ Vertigo-inducing view under the Cloud Gate art installation in Chicago's Millennium Park (aka The Bean). _ Not many folks take pictures of the under belly of this beast. I can see why, feeling dizzy looking up at this trippy mirrored surface. Check it out. _ #thebean #chicagoepic @choosechicago

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Head in the Sky. _ Marking the 10th anniversary of Jaume Plensa's Crown Fountain in Millennium Park, this temporary art installation of a giant head in the centre of Chicago is sure to turn heads. _ The 39-foot-tall resin sculpture is titled "Looking Into My Dreams, Awilda" and will be on display until December 2015. _ So head over there while you can. #chicagoepic #artoftheday @choosechicago

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X marks the spot. _ Silhouette of the John Hancock Center against a clear summer sky in beautiful Chicago. _ Located on the 94th floor is 360 Chicago which offers some of the best views of this gorgeous city. _ #chicagoepic #architecture @choosechicago

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Chicago skyline from the top of the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier. _ Built in 1912, and eventually redeveloped into its current form as an entertainment complex in 1990. This is the most popular tourism attraction in the state of Illinois. _ #chicagoepic @choosechicago #cityscape

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Batter up... _ A classic White Sox vs Red Sox baseball game in Chicago under the bright lights and dusk sky. _ It was the first time my kids had been to a baseball game and they loved it. The atmosphere was buzzing and there were heaps of fun kids activities including face painting, ball-throwing coaches, sprinting challenge and more. _ #chicagogram #whitesox @choosechicago

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3 giants. _ The 3 tallest skyscrapers in Chicago from the 360 Chicago observation deck. One of the best views in the Windy City. _ #citybestpics @choosechicago #chicagoepic

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Moment of reflection. _ One of Chicago's most famous landmarks... Cloud Gate (aka The Bean) in Millennium Park. _ Created by Anish Kapoor and opened in 2006, this simple yet clever design perfectly matches the beautiful surroundings. _ Chicago is an architects paradise with the most amazing skyscrapers we've seen anywhere in the world, and a gorgeous array of sculptures dotted around the city. I really enjoyed the city much more than I expected. We will definitely be back. #chicagoepic #chicago @choosechicago

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13 Things To Do In Toronto With Kids (In Summer)

Find out how to entertain your kids in Toronto with 13 of our favourite things to do, from skydiving to swimming, and even being a pirate!
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Liquid gold. _ Lake Michigan at sunrise from the top of the Willis Tower (former Sears Tower) in downtown Chicago. _ #mychicagopix #chicagoepic @choosechicago

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King of the jungle. _ At Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. _ This zoo is completely free for all visitors. Watching the lion watching me. If it wasn't for the fence and ravine between us I'm sure he would have made a quick lunch out of me. _ #lion #chicago @choosechicago

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3 Days In Ottawa With Kids (In Summer)

What should you do in Canada’s capital if you only have 3 days? See what we got up to, where we stayed and what we ate... and why we loved Ottawa so much.
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Deep in thought. _ Gorilla at Louisville Zoo, Kentucky. _ #louisvillelove #zoo

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Show Me The Money: What If I Told You $15K Was All You Needed For A Year Of Travel?

These guys are an adventurous couple doing the most amazing travel on less then the average minimum wage. They travelled on $15,000 for their first 13 month trip. Granted they decided to keep on travelling and now Goats On The Road Show Us The Money.
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Going down... _ Zinga at Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana was the world’s first giant half-pipe water slide. _ Looks like fun, hey? _ @santaclausind #holidayworld #waterpark

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We just joined Snapchat! Come follow us. _ Today we are filming raw and live from the world's largest kids museum @TCMINDY _ Find us with the username TRAVELWITBENDER on #Snapchat. And send us a message and we'll reply 😉 #new #live

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Christmas magic. _ Feeding donuts to a horse named "Donut" with Santa at Santa's Stables in Indiana. _ #santaclaus @santaclausind

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Chillin' _ At Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana. #waterpark @santaclausind @holidayworld

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Playful polar. _ This cute polar bear jumped into an ice-cold pool and frolicked with his toys. So adorable... As long as there's a thick piece of glass between us 😉 _ At Louisville Zoo, Kentucky. _ #louisvillelove #zoo

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Defying gravity. _ Spinning on HallowSwings at Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana. _ One of the oldest theme parks in the US. And also home to 2 of the world's top wooden roller coasters. Started in 1946 by the same family that owns it today, it is proud of its family values - free parking, free sunscreen and even free unlimited soda. Oh, and it's got one of the largest waterparks. _ #holidayworld @santaclausind

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Innocent eyes. _ Orang utan at Louisville Zoo, Kentucky. _ #louisville #orangutan #nature

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Yes... That is as awesome as it looks. _ America's first launched wing roller coaster at Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana. _ You sit on the sides of the track and float through the air from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Dodging close calls, and catching zero-g rolls. _ Breathtaking. _ #rollercoaster @santaclausin @holidayworld

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Flowers for you. _ Gorgeous and creative decorations inside the cute Harvest Moon Bed & Breakfast in Ferdinand, Indiana. _ Some of the best food in Ferdinand. #duboiscounty #indiana #flowers

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Quebec City In Summer With Kids

Quebec City is a European dream, but conveniently closer for Canadians and Americans. Find out where we stayed and what we did in Quebec City as well as a day out in the countryside.
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Hidden shrine. _ Jasper in Southern Indiana is home to Providence Home Geode Grotto. A handcrafted series of sculptures created using geodes in the garden of St. Joseph’s Providence Home. This labour of love, inspired by the famous Grotto of Lourdes in France, took 10 years to create. _ No blueprints, just inspiration. _ #jasper #doduboiscounty #duboiscounty

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Solitude. _ Domed Eucharistic chapel inside the church at Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand, Indiana. _ The sisters, originally from Europe, have been in southern Indiana since 1867. A fascinating history and beautiful building. #church #indiana #doduboiscounty

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Larry Bird's playground. _ Legendary NBA basketball star, Larry Bird, practised hoops here in French Lick, Indiana as a youngster up to 8 hours per day. _ A special court for any basketball fan. _ #larrybird #nba #basketball

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Under the dome. _ After being abandoned for almost 20 years, this majestic building was beautifully restored in 1996 to become West Baden Springs Hotel, transforming the struggling town of French Lick, Indiana. _ It's amazing how tourism with a vision changes individuals, families and entire communities. - #indiana #frenchlick #architecture

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Prince Edward Island Road Trip: More Than Just Anne Of Green Gables

Canada’s Prince Edward Island, or PEI as the locals call it, is known for lobsters, potatoes, beaches and the famous book, Anne of Green Gables. We only had 1 day to explore this province by car, so come along for the ride and find out what we discovered.
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The largest stain glass window in United States. _ 67 feet in length and 45 feet in height. Inside the Holy Family Parish church in Jasper, Indiana. That's big! _ #church #doduboiscounty #indiana

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Beach hut. _ Monroe Lake in Indiana, USA. _ Currently this man-made lake is 9 feet higher than usual due to unseasonally high rainfall. _ #tmsbloomington #indiana #visitbtown

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Hopewell Rocks With Kids: Educational AND Muddy (PLUS Bay Of Fundy Day Trip)

We walked along the ocean floor at Hopewell Rocks, the site of the world’s highest tides in New Brunswick, Canada. This day trip along the Bay of Fundy coast also covered Cape Enrage and Fundy National Park.
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This is an office! _ I'm almost tempted to apply for a job here at Sweetwater - the largest professional audio retailer in the US. Employees get access to free arcade games, table tennis, mini golf, DVD library, and even bring their families to work for lunch meet ups. It's like the Googleplex for the professional audio industry _ They ship over $1 million worth of gear each day from their state-of-the-art warehouse. _ I was surprisingly impressed taking a walk through here. Anyone can visit. Check it out if you're near Fort Wayne, Indiana. #sweetwater #office #indiana

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"If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants." - Sir Isaac Newton _ View from the top of Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower in Hoosier National Forest, Indiana, USA. _ Built in 1936 to spot forest fires. There used to be 8 like this in the National Forest, but this is the last remaining. #tmsbloomington #indiana #visitbtown #hoosier

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Is Moncton The Most Underrated City In Eastern Canada?

Toronto. Vancouver. Montreal. These I’ve heard of. But Moncton? Where the heck is Moncton? Find out why we chose to stay in Moncton for almost 3 weeks and loved every minute.
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Allen County Courthouse in Fort Wayne, Indiana. _ This building was constructed in 1902 and restored in 2002. _ Did you know the collection of Scagliola (composite man-made marble) used as interior decoration is the 2nd largest in the world? Fancy. #fortwayne #indiana #usa

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Now that's an organ! _ In the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this musical masterpiece has been pumping out tunes since the opening of the theatre in 1928. _ Beautiful! #fortwayne #music @visitfortwayne

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Unassuming rock star. _ Curt Witcher heads up the The Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana and is a superstar (albeit a modest one) amongst genealogy enthusiasts. _ If you want to find your roots, he'll have the answers. _ #genealogy #fascinating @VisitFortWayne

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Homewood Suites: New York Family Getaway Just Got Easier

It’s not very often you can find space in Manhattan. With a density of 27,000 people per square kilometre, breathing room comes at a premium. So I was pleasantly surprised when I found a family-friendly hotel room that was 60% larger than the average in Manhattan. And that wasn’t the only surprise.
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Underwater Alligator. ________ At Fort Wayne's Children's Zoo today. One of the best children's zoos in the US. #androidonly #lgg4 #naturegram #fortwayne

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Goodbye Toronto. _ We loved staying there for 2 weeks. What a beautiful city, especially in Summer. _ Today we drove south of the border and back in the US. And tomorrow we're onto Indiana. Next stage of our adventure continues... #seetorontonow #canada #beautifuldestinations

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"It's a long way to the top if..." 🎶🎤 -- Finish the line! Comment below and sing the song to a friend. -- Looking up at the massive CN Tower in Toronto, Canada. This 553 metre tall tower used to be the tallest in the world. And it was only relatively late in the design process that the city decided to transform it from a communications tower to a tourist attraction. Smart move. #cntower #seetorontonow #canada

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Flexible. Amazing jellyfish exhibit at Ripley's Aquarium in Toronto, Canada. This was one very impressive aquarium that kids will love. So much to do, and really well planned. Tip: get there early in the mornings to avoid the summer holiday rush. #jellyfish #nature #seetorontonow

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Sheraton Times Square: Where Winners Stay In New York

I travelled to New York to receive a photography award at one of the largest blogging events in the USA. I matched the event by staying at a winning hotel in a perfectly central location. Find out my experience and accommodation tips for your next trip to the Big Apple.
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Toronto Islands from the lookout on CN Tower. One of the tallest observation decks in the world. #seetorontonow #toronto

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Getting Started With Miles: How To Fly For Free

The idea of flying for free fascinated me, so I tried out Canada’s most popular air mile loyalty program, Aeroplan, and have put together some essential tips if you’re getting started collecting miles.
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Summer in Toronto. View from Toronto Islands. We had an amazing day out on "the island" - splash parks, mazes, beaches and @piratelifeto pirate adventure that the kids loved. Highly recommended! #toronto #discoveron #explorecanada

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Batter up!... Looking down on a Blue Jays baseball game from one of the tallest towers in the world - the CN Tower in the centre of Toronto. Best seats in the house. #toronto #baseball

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Island Hopping, Langkawi: This Tour Will Get You… A) Pregnant, B) Wet, C) All Of The Above?

Langkawi, Malaysia is made up of over 99 islands so it makes sense to explore it via boat. Join us as we visit a remote island beach, watch graceful eagles, and swim in a mysterious freshwater lake.
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Fireworks above Niagara Falls. Stunning. Simply stunning. #niagarafalls #amazing With @viatortravel

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Over the edge. ------------------- Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls. #canada #niagarafalls @viatortravel

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Art in Paradise Langkawi: The 3D Art Museum Kids Love!

When I heard the 2 words “art” and “museum” it didn’t inspire excitement. But Art in Paradise Langkawi was so much fun, I couldn’t get my kids to leave, even after spending over 2 hours there.
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Niagara Falls skyline. Most people think of the 3 major waterfalls along the Niagara River. But there's a whole city here too. Almost 83,000 call the Canadian side home. #niagarafalls #citybestpics

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End of the rainbow. - Inside the mist of Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls. As the evening sun was low on the horizon it cast a long golden light across the falls. Catching the infinitely small water droplets to create nature's most beautiful wonder. - #rainbow #niagarafalls @viatortravel

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Fireworks over Niagara Falls. Watched the beautiful sky show last night above Horseshoe Falls. In the river below are the Hornblower and Maid of the Mist. Love the colours! #niagarafalls #fireworks

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American Falls at Niagara Falls. 57 metres above the Niagara River below, this waterfall is one of 3 that makes up the famous Niagara Falls. Grabbed this shot from the balcony of Sheraton's restaurant yesterday. Took a tour with @viatortravel - an amazing experience to see the falls up close, including a ride on the Hornblower (Canada's equivalent to Maid of the Mist). #niagarafalls #nature

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This aero car is a one-of-a-kind created in 1916 by Spanish engineer Leonardo Torres Quevedo. Riding high above the Whirlpool, downstream from the Niagara Falls, the water rushes past at up to 30 feet per second, and is up to 125 feet in depth. #canada #niagarafalls

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