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Travel Inspiration

Travel inspires us to open our minds and hearts to other cultures and ways of living. It destroys narrow-mindedness and prejudice and it changes us. When you need some inspiration, read a travel story. It’s almost as good as being there and hopefully it will inspire you to seek out your own adventures. As Henry Miller said: “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”

An image of the Banyon Tree on the Ford Edison Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida USA
An image of the Banyon Tree on the Ford Edison Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida USA
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The Original Snowbirds – Edison Ford Winter Estates

It’s a warm afternoon and people are milling about in Mina Edison’s garden, wandering through Thomas Edison’s laboratory, visiting the onsite museum and touring the custom built homes at the Edison Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida. Thomas Edison and Henry Ford were two of the most creative inventors in history, but it’s doubtful that either one of them ever imagined that their winter homes would one day become a tourist attraction. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Edison Ford Winter Estates Built Side-by-Side Thomas Edison built his winter home in southwest …

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An image of the Capilano Bridge lit up for the Canyon Lights winter festival in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
The Capilano Bridge is spectacular at any time of year, but especially when it is lit up for the Canyon Lights festival.
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5 Places to See Christmas Lights in Vancouver

Christmas lights are one of the best things about Vancouver in December. We discovered this as we walked across the stunning Capilano Suspension Bridge, snuggled up to the Abominable Snowman at the Aurora Winter Festival and explored the city’s festive light displays. The Christmas Lights in Vancouver have been ranked as some of the best on the planet. Here are five great places to see them. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Canyon Lights is a winter festival that runs from late November to late January and …

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An image of a server at Flora Farms with a tray full of carrot margaritas.
An image of a server at Flora Farms with a tray full of carrot margaritas.
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Flora Farms – Culinary Adventure in Los Cabos

My grandma used to say that “nothing in the world that is worth doing comes easy. If it is really worth it, it will require effort and sacrifice.” So as I bounced my way down a bumpy pothole-riddled rode to get to Flora Farms Field Kitchen Restaurant outside the Mexican city of San José del Cabo, I couldn’t help thinking that this place was going to be special. Mind you, any successful restaurant located in the middle of a farmer’s field is something worth checking out.    There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. …

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An image of a female moose and a calf crossing a river along the Maligne Lake Road in Jasper National Park, Alberta - Jasper Wildlife Watching
An image of a female moose and a calf crossing a river along the Maligne Lake Road in Jasper National Park, Alberta – Jasper Wildlife Watching
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Jasper Wildlife Watching – Amazing Photos and Tips

Jasper National Park is the largest and wildest of Canada’s Rocky Mountain Parks and it is a fantastic place for wildlife watching. On a recent visit, we rounded a corner on the Maligne Lake road and spotted a small herd of bighorn sheep including an absolutely enormous ram. His massive horns curled around his head and he looked up at us from a spot near the edge of the road. He was absolutely beautiful. Here are some of our favorite photos and some suggestions for how to find and photograph wildlife in Jasper. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission …

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An image of the Ephesus ruins seen from a distance on an Ephesus tour.
An image of the Ephesus ruins seen from a distance. Photo by Greg Olsen.
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Ephesus Tour – Walking in the Footsteps of Paul

It’s not everyday that you can step back in time. Ephesus was one of the most important cities in ancient Rome. Visiting its ruins is a chance to see the remains of its great library, explore the Terrace houses and stand in the same theatre where the Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians.

Debbie Olsen
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An image of the Studio Bell building, home to Canada's National Music Centre in Calgary, Alberta.
Studio Bell is home to Canada’s National Music Centre in Calgary, Alberta.
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Studio Bell Calgary – Canada’s National Music Centre

Exploring a music museum should be fun and it is at Studio Bell in Calgary! Canada’s National Music Centre is one of the most hands-on museums you’ll ever explore. You can learn how to play instruments, make your own voice recordings in a sound booth and play and make instruments. You’ll also see amazing artifacts and instruments from iconic Canadian musicians.

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An image of the sunset at Kāʻanapali Beach on the island of Maui, Hawaii.
The sunsets are beautiful in Hawaii. Photo by Greg Olsen.
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How to Eat Like a Local at these Kāʻanapali Restaurants and the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival

You don’t need to travel far to enjoy delicious local food in Maui. Here are some Kāʻanapali restaurants that provide a real taste of the culture of the islands. And every year in October, the annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival brings some of the world’s top chefs together with the best chefs on the island for exclusive culinary events in partnership with several Kāʻanapali restaurants.

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An image of the historic steam train at Fort Steele Historic Town near Cranbrook, BC
At Fort Steele Historic Town, you can step back in time and ride a steam train.
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Cranbrook, BC – A Historic Holiday

How do you have a historic holiday? As it turns out, it’s easy in Cranbrook, BC. We had a great time exploring this small city at the tip of southeastern British Columbia. Here’s what you need to do to have fun experiencing the historical side of Cranbrook. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Cranbrook, BC – Historic Train Tour The Cranbrook History Centre was formerly known as the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel and for good reason. This museum in the heart of Cranbrook, BC has an incredible collection of 28 antique railway …

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