Mysterious mountains. _ Encased in fog, and shrouded in beauty. This was the view yesterday from our full day boat tour through Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. _ Amazing to think just 250 years ago this very spot was covered in a 1-mile think sheet of ice. What's left behind now has been carved by time and ice. The sheer weight of the ice buckled the mantle far below the earth's surface. And now it's still springing back slowly like a memory foam mattress, and the ground continues to rise by several inches every year. Fascinating! _ #lovealaska

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Why Is This The Most Popular Tourist Attraction In America?

I’ll never forget that magical moment I ate my first peanut butter M&M’s chocolate. Standing in the heavenly scented M&M’s World in New York City in 2007. Although the store was busy and bustling, everything seemed in slow motion, the world around me faded, silence fell. The salty, the sweet. My life changed. Did you know that the M&M’s World in Times Square, New York City is the most popular tourist attraction in the United States? I mean, there is a ton of things to do in New York so how did M&M’s World become the top one?
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"Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it's how we behave while we're waiting." - Joyce Meyer _ Sorry I've been quiet over the last 6 days. Been having too much fun in Alaska with stunning scenes like this glacier carving yesterday in Glacier Bay National Park. The next few images with have been worth the wait. _ Simply breathtaking! _ #alaska #lovealaska

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The Secluded Natural Getaway You Know You Need

Nestled along the eastern shore of Nova Scotia, you will find Liscomb. A place where locals have never left and tourists rarely come. A place, as we discovered, where getting reacquainted with nature quickly becomes second nature.
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5 Things To Experience In The Scallop Capital Of The World

Around 2,000 people call the tiny, unassuming town of Digby in Nova Scotia, Canada home. But it’s also known for it’s bounty of fresh seafood. Find out what to do and where to stay in this quaint seaside town.
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The Ultimate Summer Weekend Getaway Guide To New Hampshire’s White Mountains

Only have a few days for a summer US getaway? No problem! Here’s everything you need to know 3 days in New Hampshire - accommodation, attractions, food and more.
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"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment." - Jim Rohn _ Crossing a bridge at Rocky Gorge Scenic Area in @visitNH. _ #usa #LiveFreeNH

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"What we think, we become." - Buddha _ One of the most beautiful places in New Hampshire... Flume Gorge in the White Mountain National Forest. _ We just spent 3 days discovering this gorgeous corner of the US. Keep an eye out on travelwithbender.com with a brand new post about it tomorrow. _ #LiveFreeNH @visitNH

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Tuesday's sunset over Falls Pond at Rocky Gorge Scenic Area, New Hampshire, USA. @visitNH _ We found this lookout while driving down the famous hwy 112 through the White Mountains. New Hampshire is gorgeous! _ Yesterday I posted my first Instagram Stories video. Check them out for fun daily stories about our crazy adventures. Today we're visiting one of America's most mysterious tourist attractions! What will it be? 😱😲👻 _ #LiveFreeNH

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7 Things To Do In St Andrews With Kids

Don’t let the relaxed pace and friendly small-town feel of St Andrews fool you. There are plenty of family-friendly things to do in this Canadian vacation hotspot.
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"Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for." - Joseph Addison _ One of the stunning waterfalls inside Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves in New Hampshire, USA. _ I took this photo yesterday as we drove around the White Mountain National Forest and stopped at a few gorgeous locations. Our kids particularly liked this one because they were able to crawl around the boulder caves. An absolute highlight! _ Today I shared my first Instagram Stories post (or as I call it, Instasnap). Tell me what you think? Should I do more? _ @visitNH #LiveFreeNH #newhampshire

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"Your big opportunity may be right where you are now." - Napoleon Hill _ Big bite of an art installation in Kingsbrae Gardens in St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada. _ Our kids absolutely loved this gorgeous garden, filled with lots of cool features like a goat that thought it was a dog 😂 if you want to find out more about this beautiful seaside Maritime town check out the latest blog post on travelwithbender.com or just follow the link in my bio. _ #newbrunswick #ExploreNB #ExploreCanada

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Where To Stay In St Andrews, New Brunswick

St Andrews has been a popular summer coastal getaway destination for Canadians for over a century. And now 4 Vegemite-wielding Australians were invading. Trying to decide on a place to stay in St Andrews was easy. One hotel stood out head and shoulders above the rest.
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Perfect reflection in Bow Lake along the Icefields Parkway in Alberta, Canada. _ We loved every minute of our 14-day road trip around Alberta in 2015 but this view would have to be one of the highlights. #ExploreCanada _ Today we're leaving Mexico and flying to New Hampshire for a short trip in the White Mountains, followed by a stopover in Boston and then a week in Alaska. August looks like it will be a big month! _ As we're travelling we stay connected with @tepwireless. In fact I'm uploading this very IG post using our personal wifi hotspot 😊 well worth considering for your overseas summer vacation.

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." – Mark Twain _ Ministers Island near St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada was the summer home of one of Canada's most influential characters - Sir William Van Horne. He was the President of Canadian Pacific Railway and one of the country's wealthiest men at the time. _ This row of trees lined the old road towards Sir William's house. _ #standrews #ExploreCanada #ExploreNB

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