Friday 27 November 2015

"Paradise is exactly like where you are right now... only much, much better." - Laurie Anderson _ Highest point on the island of Anguilla. _ Calm, sparkling blue Caribbean waters, and white sand beaches. A far cry from today's Black Friday madness. _ #myanguilla


Living The Dream: Own Your Days

I heard about Michael on Twitter and knew he would make a great addition to our Living The Dream series. They have been making their way around the US in an RV since 2010 and own their days in a way not many people do.
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"True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends, for life without friends is like life on a desert island... to find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing." - Baltasar Gracian _ Caribbean view. 🌴 _ At the Anacaona Boutique Hotel in Anguilla. _ Erin recently took a solo trip to the island nation of Anguilla in the East Caribbean. The next few pics will he from that trip. _ Hopefully these tropical scenes will warm the cockles of your heart. _ And for my US followers, I wish you and your loved ones a wonderful Thanksgiving today. Every day is a gift. _ #myanguilla


Thursday 26 November 2015

Luggage


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Computer & Mobile


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Where Royalty Sleeps When They Visit Montreal

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth is a beautiful, historic hotel in the centre of Montreal, Canada which has housed royalty, rock stars and everyone in between.
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"I want Dubai to be a place where everybody from all over the world meets each other, don't think of fighting or hate, just love it, enjoy their sport, and that's it." - Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum _ Stretching for the sky in Jumeriah Bay, Dubai, UAE. (14 of 14) _ We visited Dubai for a few days in 2013. The scale of development in this city is nothing short of breathtaking. From desolate desert to buzzing metropolis in a couple decades. Nothing quite compares. - #dubailife


Tuesday 24 November 2015

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31 Weird Things About the US

How can another English-speaking country be so different? Like Santa, I’ve been keeping a list of naughty, nice and weird things that may freak out fellow Australians. Hopefully this cultural education can prevent other Aussies from looking like fools or even getting themselves into trouble. Or you could just have a laugh.
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Tuesday 17 November 2015

"In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson _ Known as "Uchisar Castle", this imposing carved rock structure is located at the highest point in Cappadocia, Turkey. (5 of 14) _ Our visit to central Turkey in September 2013 was one of our favourite regions up until that point and it still holds special memories. From living in caves to hot air ballooning at sunrise to exploring the "fairy chimneys" (rock formations) - Cappadocia was filled with fascinating history and raw natural beauty. - #cappadocia


Where To Eat In Alberta

Alberta’s culinary scene has evolved a unique flair of it’s own. From its delicious AAA Albertan steaks to green onion cakes - there’s so much delicious food to discover in Alberta, Canada. Follow our food journey in photos. Saliva glands… start your engines!
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"There is one spectacle grander than the sea, that is the sky; there is one spectacle grander than the sky, that is the interior of the soul." - Victor Hugo _ Breaking sky above Brighton Pier, England. (4 of 14) _ Brighton was at the tail of our November 2014 road trip around Wales - a detour before returning our rental car to London. Brighton will remain particularly memorable... As we walked along the pebble beach a large wave caught us by surprise. I was recording a video by chance and captured the moment our son was wiped out. A funny clip in hindsight. If you'd like to take a peek check our YouTube channel "travelwithbender". _ #brightonpier


Sunday 15 November 2015

Amwell: When Getting To A Doctor Is Just Too Hard

Who has time to go to the doctor when they travel? I put Amwell, the largest telehealth company in the United States, to the test. I was blown away by how easy and convenient it was. And check out how you can get your first physician consultation for free.
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Chichen Itza, Mexico - May 2013 (2 of 14) _ Stairway to heaven. _ "Life is a series of steps. Things are done gradually. Once in a while there is a giant step, but most of the time we are taking small, seemingly insignificant steps on the stairway of life." - Ralph Ransom _ #mexico #yucatan #7wonders


Infinitive At Walgreens Review: Cables To The Rescue

There are few things that travel with me (excluding family) that are more important than electronics – cameras, laptops, tablets, and phones. I could survive a month with 1 pair of clothes, but if my phone goes flat, I’ll be lost. Quite literally. We took 9 electronics accessories from the Infinitive range from Walgreens on the road to test them out. Find out how they fared.
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Monday 9 November 2015

Win A 2-Piece Hard-Shell Luggage Set Giveaway

Crazy Sales are giving away 2 sets of 2-Piece Hard-Shell Luggage. Each set includes a 28" and a 20" suitcase with 4 smooth 360-degree swivel wheels and retractable handle.
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£200 of Free WiFi Hotspot Rental + Unlimited Internet

Tep Wireless are giving away 2 handy WiFi Hotspots for 2 weeks bundled with unlimited wireless internet anywhere in the world. That's will definitely make your next holiday much more memorable (and less stressful).
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"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Ralph Waldo Emerson _ South of Vernon, British Columbia, Canada along Kalamalka Lake. _ Stopped on the side of the road to capture this scene when driving from Kelowna, BC to Jasper, AB. The colours of Fall in Canada are gorgeous. _ #britishcolumbia #explorecanada


11 Things To Do In Montreal With Kids (In Summer)

Montreal needs no introduction. It’s Canada’s second largest city and consistently ranked as once of the most liveable cities in the world for good reason. There’s no shortage of culture, arts, food, sport and entertainment. The toughest part of our visit was narrowing down the endless list of attractions and eateries.
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Monday 2 November 2015

6 Tips For Visiting Crater Lake, Oregon + 14 Amazing Photos

Returning for our second visit to one of the most beautiful places on earth, Oregon’s Crater Lake blew us away again. The sheer natural beauty, utter serenity and jaw-dropping landscapes must be seen to be believed.
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10 Things To Do in Chicago With Kids

We barely scratched the surface of Chicago. This is truely an amazing city - it’s easy to see why visitors fall in love so easily. Our recommendations for Chicago include theatre, pizza, museums, and baseball just to name a few.
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Sunday 1 November 2015

"We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started." - Henry Ward Beecher _ Peak peekaboo with Mount Ishbel, Alberta, Canada. _ Driving from Banff to Lake Louise along the Icefields Parkway. _ When we left Banff, the sky was grey and visibility was low. As we drove away the wispy clouds started to part and blue sky broke through. So glad we didn't miss this spectacular scenery. _ #mybanff @banff_lakelouise @travelalberta #explorealberta


"I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars." - Og Mandino _ Gazing at the vast, starry sky at Baker Creek Chalets near Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. Being so remote there's relatively little light pollution, making the stars twinkle even brighter. _ The stars remind me of my place in the universe... The unfathomable scale of nature... And incomparable beauty. I feel small and large at the same time. _ #astrophotography #explorealberta @travelalberta #mybanff @banff_lakelouise


"I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars." - Og Mandino _ Gazing at the vast, starry sky at Baker Creek Chalets near Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. Being so remote there's relatively little light pollution, making the stars twinkle even brighter. _ The stars remind me of my place in the universe... The unfathomable scale of nature... And incomparable beauty. I feel small and large at the same time. _ #astrophotography #explorealberta @travelalberta #mybanff @banff_lakelouise


Happy Halloween! _ Two Jack Lake near Banff, Alberta. _ @travelalberta #explorealberta @banff_lakelouise #mybanff