Unlock Turkey Mobile App: Get Free Wi-Fi For Your Vacation In Turkey

If you’re planning a vacation to Turkey, take a look at this free mobile app which gives you 300 minutes of free public Wi-Fi access, PLUS it includes a handy guide with interactive maps, photos, useful contacts, currency converter, exclusive discounts for tours, and more. Did I mention it’s free?
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Zee Alexis Review: Funky All-Day Style & Comfort

For the last 3 years I’ve lived in my GoWalk Sketchers as we travelled the world. It took me over a decade to find shoes I wanted to live in, and I was content. But after 1 month of trying these lightweight shoes from Zee Alexis, my Sketchers are in the bin. Find out why.
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4 Places To Eat In Austin (Including 1 Where You Get Yelled At)

When you’ve only got a few days in Austin, where should you eat? Try these 4 unique restaurants including one special place where you can find the rudest service in Austin… but that’s a good thing!
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5 Things To Do In Austin With Kids

I was told these wise words on our first day in Austin that turned out to be true… “if something looks out of place and strange, it’s suppose to be that way”. It’s a city where the way of life is as laid back as Ubud, Bali and teaming with more hipster beards than Portland, Oregon. Discover what our 5 favourite family-friendly activities for your next vacation.
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As the eyes of the world are upon the United Kingdom today, I reflected on our time there in 2014. _ This shot of Westminster Bridge and Houses of Parliament in July was one of my favourites of that year. What do you think? #brexit #London

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How To See Arizona’s Best Highlights In 1 Day

If you only have one day on vacation in Arizona, then make it a good one. See how you can fit all this in one memorable day: a sunrise scene flight over the Grand Canyon, Upper Antelope Canyon guided tour and rafting trip down the Colorado River through Horseshoe Bend. Impressive, eh?
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#BenderGoRVing: Our Very First RV Trip

We embarked on our first family RV trip with great success. Follow our 1-week journey through Nevada, Utah and Arizona, witnessing some of the most stunning landscapes in the United States. We did all the hard work planning the trip so you don’t have to!
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19 Things You Should Know Before Your First RV Trip

Most people dream about RVing around the countryside at some time in their lives. We recently took our very first RV trip in the US and discovered a lot of handy tips that can help you make your family’s first experience in an RV fantastic.
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Phase 8 #motherofallroadtrips: Grand Circle (Part I)

The final phase from our epic road trip across the US and Canada takes us through part of the aptly-named Grand Circle, including Colorado, Utah and Nevada.
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"We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community... Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own." - Cesar Chavez _ Lady Liberty in New York City. _ #motherofallroadtrips

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Streets of Istanbul. #turkey #oneistanbul

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The Real Monument Valley Tour – Sorry, No Tourists Allowed

We went behind the scenes at one of the most stunning natural wonders in the United States - Monument Valley. Beyond the well-worn tourist road, there’s a special trail reserved only for local Navajo guides. We explored for several hours and got up close to numerous rock formations and locations that most other visitors miss.
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"If I have ever made any valuable discoveries, it has been owing more to patient attention, than to any other talent." – Isaac Newton _ Devils Tower in Wyoming, USA. _ Now that we've finished our epic 1-year #motherofallroadtrips around the US & Canada I've got a chance to go through the tens of thousands of photos I captured along the way. And I'm pulling out some of my favorites like this one. _ Watching the sunset from Devils Tower was one of the many road trip highlights that will forever be etched in my mind. _ And it's hard to believe that prior to Steven Spielberg's film Close Encounters of the Third Kind, this stunning location was relatively unknown. _ #wyoming •••••••••••••••••

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"Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most." - Jack Kornfield _ Sunrise over the Caribbean Sea from @grandvelasmaya in Mexico. _ #mexico

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$250 Florious Travel Essentials Kit

Win a collection of 5 prizes just in time for Summer: mini bluetooth speaker, selfie stick, duffel bag, Florious neck wallet and Florious packing cubes.
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#doorporn with a difference... _ Pueblo Town in @xensespark, Mexico has perfected the feeling of too much tequila without requiring a single drink. This street slopes gradually downhill while all the buildings are constructed slanted to one side giving an illusion of walking uphill. You have to see it! _ #mexico #xcaret25

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It's 5 o'clock somewhere... _ Poolbar time at @grandvelasmaya in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. _ What's your favourite poolbar drink? Tag a friend to share it with them! 😍👈👈. #beautifulhotels

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"Life is a great big canvas. Throw all the paint on it you can." - Danny Kaye _ Just came back from @xensespark yesterday near Playa del Carmen, Mexico. These coloured lights are synchronized with music and sound effects. _ This is the newest park in the @xcaretpark family. I heard it only described as "different" beforehand and didn't know what to expect. I'm still not sure how to describe it after being there. The only way I can think of of is Willy Wonka's chocolate factory minus the chocolate. It's a combination of fantasy, illusions for the eyes and mind and senses, plus waterpark rides. Some attractions I've never seen anywhere else. Definitely worth visiting! _ #xenses #xcaret25 _ _ _ _

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"The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible." - Arthur C. Clarke _ Taking a stroll through The Aviary in @xcaretpark, Mexico. _ It's like walking through a tropical jungle, complete with beautiful exotic birds, waterfalls and lush vegetation. _ Erin even received a good luck surprise from above... A bird pooped on her neck! Haha! 😁 _ What do you think? Is that good luck? _ #xcaret25

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"Attract what you expect, reflect what you desire, become what you respect, mirror what you admire." _ I woke up before the crack of dawn this morning to take a walk around @grandvelasmaya near Playa del Carmen, Mexico and capture this gorgeous reflection. _ #beautifulhotels

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Caribbean beach? Yes please! _ Who would you like to relax on the beach with this weekend? 👇 Tag them in the comments. 🌞 _ At @xcaretpark near Playa del Carmen, Mexico. It's the 25th anniversary of this remarkable adventure & nature park. Our kids absolutely loved it. They got up close with stingrays (in the water!), saw baby turtles, swam in a cave, and more. Love it! _ #xcaret25

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"We can't be afraid of change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a thing as an ocean, a sea. Holding onto something that is good for you now, may be the very reason why you don't have something better." - C. JoyBell C. _ Quebec City skyline from the St Lawrence River. _ I'm motivated by this quote every morning I wake up. There's new experiences waiting for you today if you're open to them. New experiences that will allow you to see further, not only past the horizon, but within yourself. _ #canada #ExploreCanada * * * *

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"I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to be. I'm free to be what I want." - Muhammad Ali _ American Falls at Niagara Falls from the Canadian side. _ We're exploring several nature parks in Mexico over the next few days. Today we're off to @xplorpark. Check out our Facebook page today when we broadcast via Facebook Live. See what we really get up to - no rehearsals, no retakes, just raw experiences as they happen. http://ift.tt/1U0pEy5 . . . . . .

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View from our hotel suite balcony this afternoon at Grand Velas resort in Mexico. _ We spent the day today at @xcaretpark and my kids got a chance to get up close in the water with stingrays. So jealous! _ We shared our experience on the underground river via Facebook Live. Check that out: http://ift.tt/1U0pEy5. Tell me what you think. _ #mexico #xcaret25

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"Life Is About Making An Impact, Not Making An Income." _ Impact. _ Art installation on Pier 14 in San Francisco, California. _ If you haven't already joined us on Snapchat, now's a good time: travelwitbender _ #AlwaysSF #dreambig

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"There are no extra pieces in the universe. Everyone is here because he or she has a place to fill, and every piece must fit itself into the big jigsaw puzzle." - Deepak Chopra _ The colours of Lake Powell, Utah from above. _ Built in 1963, this man-made reservoir is the 2nd largest in the United States. Now it attracts around 2 million visitors per year. _ I captured this view on a scenic flight over the nearby Grand Canyon. _ #natgeolandscape #utahspots

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$300 Xiaomi 4K Sports Action Camera Combo

Thanks to GearBest, we're giving away an Original Xiaomi Yi II 4K sports action camera, PLUS 31-in-1 outdoor sports camera accessories kit.
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7 Waterparks You Have To Visit

Yes, we have kids. It’s a common justification for parents who visit a waterpark. But if you know me, then you know I need no excuse to go. I’d happily go with or without my kids. Adrenalin junkie? Perhaps. Here are my 7 favourite waterparks we’ve visited over the last 4 years of non-stop travel. Parks that I would head back to in a heartbeat. And you’re welcome to join me.
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7 Waterparks That You Have To Visit

Yes, we have kids. It’s a common justification for parents who visit a waterpark. But if you know me, then you know I need no excuse to go. I’d happily go with or without my kids. Adrenalin junkie? Perhaps. Here are my 7 favourite waterparks we’ve visited over the last 4 years of non-stop travel. Parks that I would head back to in a heartbeat. And you’re welcome to join me.
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"Do. Or do not. There is no try." – Yoda _ The force is strong with this statue at Lucasfilm Studios in San Francisco. My kids are massive Star Wars fans, so we had to make a short stop at this off-the-tourist-trail water fountain. My son's expression was priceless when he saw this. Like he'd just met a celebrity. _ Who is your favorite Star Wars character? _ On our recent Northern California road trip we were online the whole time with the help of @tepwireless. _ #dreambig #onlyinSF

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"The French word for wanderlust or wandering is 'errance.' The etymology is the same as 'error.' So to wander is to make mistakes. In other words, to make mistakes, to make errors is sort of the idea of learning through trial and error, allowing the mistakes to be part of the process." - Robyn Davidson _ View of Oakland Bay Bridge from Pier 14 in San Francisco. _ While we were in San Francisco a couple weeks ago I wandered along the bay one evening under a full moon and spotted this gorgeous view. _ Tip: We've recently passed our 4 year anniversary of nomadic travel and have learned a few things along the way. If you have a question check out the link in my bio pointing to travelwithbender.com. _ #onlyinsf #dreambig

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This is SPARTA!!! _ Ah, no. This is Canyonlands National Park near Moab, Utah. _ No need to fight for a good view around here. 😍 _ It seems like only yesterday, but we were in Moab exactly 2 months ago. Since then we've been on a side-trip to Florida, a 1-week RV trip around Arizona & Utah, a 1-week road trip through Northern California, and a 2-week road trip through New Brunswick & Nova Scotia, Canada. Phew! Now we're ready for a well-deserved break, putting our feet up in Playa del Carmen, Mexico for 2 months. This will give us a chance to catch up on writing, photography, and new projects. Our #motherofallroadtrips was a massive 1-year journey around the US and Canada. And I'm a little sad to have wrapped it up. But I look forward to the next chapter of our nomadic travels. Who knows what the future will bring. Just make sure you come along for the ride! _ #moab #canyonlands

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"Most of what we take as being important is not material, whether it's music or feelings or love. They're things we can't really see or touch. They're not material, but they're vitally important to us." - Judy Collins _ Listening to the music of nature at a waterfall near Liscombe Lodge Resort Nova Scotia, Canada. _ #novascotia #ExploreCanada #BendergoNS

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Crashing wave over the rocks near Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. _ We took a Plankton, Periwinkles and Predators tour with GAEL Tours. And we stayed at @DigbyPines. _ Thick fog rolled in while we walked along the seaweed-covered rocks, exploring the buzzing life within the tide pools. Our kids absolutely loved it. Nova Scotia is stunning. _ What's the coolest thing you've found on a beach?

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"It always seems impossible until its done." - Nelson Mandela _ Dusk over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. _ At the time this bridge was built in 1933 it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. Many critics thought it would be impossible to build. _ I'm inspired by it as a symbol that anything is possible. What about you? _ #onlyinSF #dreambig #sanfrancisco

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"Success consists in being successful, not in having potential for success. Any wide piece of ground is the potential site of a palace, but there's no palace till it's built." - Fernando Pessoa _ San Francisco is full of gorgeous architecture and the Palace of Fine Arts is no exception. _ Even if you've never been to San Francisco you've probably spotted this building as a backdrop in a Hollywood film. It's in The Rock (with Nicolas Cage & Sean Connery), The Room and Time After Time, just to name a few. _ Did you know: Originally built for the Panama-Pacific Exhibition in 1915 it was spared demolition because it was so popular. Since it was only intended to last a short time, it needed to be torn down in 1964 due to deterioration and rebuilt, this time with sturdier materials. _ #alwaysSF #dreambig #architexture

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"A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles." - William Hazlitt _ Torpedo Wharf in San Francisco. _ #alwaysSF #dreambig #sanfrancisco

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