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  • An image of two female cyclists on a trestle bridge in Myra Canyon near Kelowna, BC.
    Articles,  Travel Inspiration

    Myra Canyon Trail – An Amazing Adventure

    September 27, 2022 /

    The Myra Canyon Trail is one of the most stunningly beautiful half-day cycling or hiking excursions in Canada. As I cycled across the first wooden trestle bridge, I gazed out at the canyon and I was blown away. It was one of the most amazing views I have ever seen on two wheels. This scenic section of the historic Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) Trail runs through a dramatic canyon and it takes cyclists and hikers through two tunnels and across 18 trestle bridges. This former rail line was built through the canyon between 1912 and 1914 and was used as an active railway line for many years. When it was…

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    An image of the Rosedeer Hotel and the Last Chance Saloon in the ghost town of Wayne, Alberta near Drumheller, Alberta

    Why You Should Visit Wayne, Alberta

    March 25, 2019
    An image of a couple looking at the colors of the rock features at a point along the Artist's Drive in Death Valley National Park in California - Visiting Death Valley

    Visiting Death Valley in a Day

    February 26, 2019
    An image of a couple holding a sturgeon in a river.

    Fraser River Sturgeon – How to Catch a 50-Year-Old Virgin Sturgeon

    November 26, 2020
  • An image of two women standing on Mystic Beach, Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
    Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Experiencing Mystic Beach on Vancouver Island

    April 29, 2022 /

    Mystic beach is a hidden oasis located on the southern coast of Vancouver Island. One visit to this beach and it’s clear why it was given its name. With a short but beautiful trail through the ancient forest of Juan de Fuca Provincial Park and a waterfall cascading off a cliff onto the beach shore, you are sure to gain an experience with the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation in British Columbia’s natural paradise. 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.  Getting to…

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    Vancouver Christmas Lights

    December 20, 2018
    An image of Lopesan Costa Bavaro Resort in Punta Cana taken from above the main pool looking out to the ocean.

    Lopesan Costa Bavaro Punta Cana – Resort Review

    December 16, 2019
    An image of two vendors at the Lincoln Christmas Market in Lincolnshire, England

    Lincoln Christmas Market

    November 20, 2018
  • An image of a couple and a dog at Halfway River Hot Springs in British Columbia, Canada.
    Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Halfway Hot Springs – A Natural Oasis

    May 2, 2021 /

    The phrase “hidden gem” gets used too often, but there are times when it really fits. Halfway Hot Springs in the Kootenay region of British Columbia is a secluded, undeveloped off-the-beaten-path set of natural hot springs that really are a hidden gem. These hot springs are different from other hot springs, because they are rustic, rugged and all natural. They are very popular in summer. We visited them in early spring when there was still snow on the ground. Getting to these hot springs was challenging, but it was well worth the effort to soak in the serenity and beauty of Halfway Hot Springs. There are affiliate links in this…

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

    Studio Bell Calgary – Canada’s National Music Centre

    September 30, 2019
    An image of a bus driving along a section of the Icefields Parkway in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada - Alberta road trips

    From Banff to Jasper – A Complete Guide to Canada’s Most Spectacular Drive

    April 17, 2021
    An image of a family on a Segway tour of the Halifax harbor in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada - Halifax tours

    Six Super Fun Halifax Tours

    January 7, 2019
  • Articles,  Travel Inspiration

    Red Rock Canyon Tour – a Prehistoric Paradise

    August 27, 2019 /

    In the eastern corner of the Mojave Desert, crimson hills rise up from the flat sandy desert in massive red mounds swirled with cream colored sandstone. This outdoor adventure playground is just minutes from the Las Vegas strip! Here's our review of a Red Rock Canyon tour and why you should definitely go!

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    Fabulously Fun Things to do in Cancun with Kids

    March 2, 2020
    An image of the Prince of Wales Hotel and the surrounding scenery in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta Canada

    15 Fantastically Fun Things to do in Waterton

    April 13, 2020
    An image of Kaanapali Beach in Maui, Hawaii. - Travel more and pay less

    10 Ways to Travel More and Pay Less

    January 10, 2020
  • An image of the view from the top of Table Mountain in Alberta, Canada
    Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Table Mountain, Alberta – A Most Instagramable Hike

    June 10, 2019 /

    Is Table Mountain, Alberta the most Instagramable hike in the Canadian Rockies? It's definitely on the short list. The best part - It only takes 4 hours to do this epic hike.

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    Let’s Go to Greece – Acropolis Virtual Tour and Recipes

    March 21, 2020
    An image of a person standing on the ice bubbles at Abraham Lake in Alberta. Photo by Debbie Olsen

    Abraham Lake, Alberta – Ice Bubble Heaven

    January 25, 2019
    An image of two skeletons in a Day of the Dead display - Day of the Dead Festival- Día de Muertos

    Day of the Dead Festival

    October 31, 2018
  • An image of two women in kayak in the Florida Everglades, USA.
    Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Everglades Kayak Trails

    April 4, 2019 /

    A gentle breeze sweeps along the shoreline of a mangrove covered islet and the only sound that can be heard is the kayak paddle slicing the water as we maneuver our vessel closer to the shore. Sitting near the water’s edge is a small reddish-brown colored raccoon rummaging through a pile of oyster shells. He barely seems to notice our presence as he feasts at the oyster bar. Moments later he takes to the water and swims to another tiny islet to search for more oysters. This Everglades kayak adventure is much different than I imagined. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through…

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    Grotto Canyon Hike in Winter

    January 11, 2019
    An image of the statue and signage that welcomes visitors to Ketchikan - Things to do in Ketchikan

    Things to do in Ketchikan

    March 16, 2019
    An image of the beach at Occidental Grand Xcaret in Riviera Maya, Mexico - all inclusive family resorts

    Fab Five All Inclusive Family Resorts

    September 27, 2018
  • An image of two people looking at the ice formations in Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park - Johnston Canyon Winter Hike
    Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Johnston Canyon Winter Hike & Ink Pots

    January 28, 2019 /

    Banff's Johnston Canyon winter hike and ink pots hike can be combined in a single day! The ice formations and spectacular. It's one of the prettiest hikes in the Canadian Rockies.

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    An image of the Drumheller hoodoos in winter taken in Drumheller, Alberta.

    14 Fun Things to Do in Drumheller

    March 26, 2020
    An image of a woman entering the Rat's Nest Cave in Canmore, Alberta

    Canmore Cave Tours and a Claustrophobic Caver

    October 25, 2019

    Bird Watching in San Blas, Nayarit

    August 19, 2018
  • Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Grotto Canyon Hike in Winter

    January 11, 2019 /

    The Grotto Canyon hike is a great hike in any season, but it’s particularly fun in winter. You’ll see frozen waterfalls, pictographs, high canyon walls and a stunning snow covered landscape. You’ll even get to visit a cave. It’s a great adventure and it only takes a couple of hours to complete.

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    An image of a young woman watching rock climbers scaling a cliff above the Grassi Lakes in Canmore, Alberta - Grassi Lakes hike.

    Grassi Lakes Hike – Family Fun Near Canmore

    May 13, 2019
    An image of the aurora borealis taken in Dawson City Yukon in August.

    Northern Lights Edmonton – Viewing the Aurora Borealis

    January 26, 2023
    An image of the Famous Five Monument in downtown Calgary, Canada.

    Fun Ways to Celebrate Canada’s Famous Five

    October 16, 2019
  • An image of a hiker jumping from one rock to the next with clouds behind them on Haleakala on the island of Maui, Hawaii - Hiking Maui
    Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Hiking Maui to Discover its Magic

    October 24, 2018 /

    Finding the Magic on the Magic Isle by Hiking Maui While most travelers come to Maui to worship the sun on its white sand beaches, locals consider the mountains and rain forests to be the island’s most sacred places. For them, the true magic is found in hiking Maui. It is hidden in the wilderness near waterfalls, rain forests and volcanoes. To discover these places is to find the real Maui. 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.   Discover the Power of Remote…

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    See Birds in Alberta at Lois Hole Provincial Park

    May 27, 2020
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    Livorno Cruise Port – What to See and Do

    May 20, 2019
    An image of the antique jammer bus owned by SunDog Tours in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.

    Jasper Jammer Tours – The Newest Adventure in Jasper National Park

    May 18, 2021
  • An image of the author grasping a chain to climb up Hidden Canyon Trail in Zion National Park in Utah - Best Zion National Park Hikes
    Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Best Zion National Park Hikes

    October 22, 2018 /

    Zion – A Well-Named National Park There are many wonderful Zion National Park hikes, but one of the best views in the park is at the end of the less traveled Canyon Overlook Trail. As I gazed out at the red and white Navajo sandstone cliffs surrounding the main canyon, it wasn’t hard to see why the canyon was so named. Isaac Behunin, the first Mormon pioneer to homestead inside the gorge called it Zion in 1870, a biblical name for a sacred place of refuge. In today’s hectic world, the name seems more appropriate than ever. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase…

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    September 17, 2019
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