Living The Dream: When Your Life Is Better Than A Rockstar's

Carole from California spends more time at home than on the road, but that doesn't mean she is any less of a travel addict then our other guests. In fact she is the Northern California travel expert here to tell us why she is Living The Dream.
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Bluer than blue. _ On our 2nd visit to Crater Lake, Oregon & confirmed its the most naturally beautiful spot on earth. _ The water clarity here is amongst the best in the world due to its complete purity. All water here originates from snowmelt, not rivers. _ But just over 7,000 years ago this was the most inhospitable place on earth with the violent volcanic eruption that formed this very caldera. _ Amazed how something so gorgeous can come from something so brutal. The power of life. _ #craterlake #earth_expo #beautifulplanett

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Walking with giants. _ "I am a poor student sitting at the feet of giants, yearning for their wisdom and begging for lessons that might one day make me a complete artist, so that if all goes well, I may one day sit beside them." - Rod Taylor _ Strolling through the magical Redwoods. Recent fires in Oregon have cast a thick blanket of smoke across the forest. But nothing can dampen their beauty. _ #naturegram #forest #northerncalifornia

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"There's nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it's sent away." - Sarah Kay _ White driftwood. _ Nearby trees have tumbled down a cliff and are worn by the forces of the sea. _ #driftwood #oregon #beachlife

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Fallen giant. _ Hiking through the Redwoods, Northern California, admiring the power of nature. _ #motherofallroadtrips #redwoods #naturegram

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"As the ocean is never full of water, so is the heart never full of love." - Unknown _ Discovering the hidden beaches of Oregon. _ Gorgeous! #beach #oregon

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11 Reasons Why You Should NOT Visit Niagara Falls

You’ve always wanted to go. Niagara Falls has been a life-long bucket list destination. And then your favourite family travel blogger comes out with an article like this. Boooooo!
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"Chaos was the law of nature, Order was the dream of man." _ Walking through the beautiful Redwoods in northern California and came across this. _ It reminds me we are never alone. _ #northerncalifornia #redwoods #nature

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Solo sunset. _ Secret Beach, Brookings, Oregon. _ #sunset #oregon

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Fairmont Château Laurier: Where Fairytales Do Come True

For the most part, my life has been a fairytale. I’ve worn princess dresses at balls and weddings, and found Prince Charming. But I was missing the ever-elusive castle… until now! Find out what it was like staying in Ottawa’s very own fairytale castle.
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Majestic Redwoods. _ Nothing makes one feel smaller than standing in the shadow of these giants, towering up to 379 feet (115.5 m). _ Absolutely stunning! _ #northerncalifornia #redwoods #nature

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Secret Beach, Brookings, Oregon. _ One of the most gorgeous beaches in the US as voted by me. #oregon #sunset

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Carousel at Navy Pier. _ On Chicago's most popular tourism destination, this freely accessible pier has a bunch of fun things to do for youngsters and the young at heart. _ 🚩 Follow us on snapchat too! Our username: travelwitbender (yes, without the "h"). 😎 _ #carousel #chicagoepic @choosechicago

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Shiny. _ Did you know the phrase "in the loop" originated in Chicago and literally meant that you were located in the area of central Chicago called "the loop". _ The architecture around Chicago is so varied and unique, everywhere I turned was another work of art scraping the sky. _ #chicagoepic @choosechicago #architecture

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A side of beans... _ The famous "bean" shaped sculpture, Cloud Gate, in Chicago. From the side it looks like a giant drop of water, don't you think? _ #cloudporn #chicagoepic @choosechicago

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