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    This ain’t my first rodeo, but it might be yours!

    July 26, 2018 /

    So you’re finally going to your first rodeo! Like other sports, rodeo has its own rules and lingo. There are a few things you need to know if you want to understand what’s going on. This beginner’s photo guide to the sport of rodeo will help you make the most of your first rodeo experience. You may be a newbie, but you don’t need to look like one. 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. Rodeo-Opoly: You bet!! Play the game and learn more…

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    Take the Iceberg Pareidolia Test

    August 6, 2018

    Bora Bora Lagoon – Beauty and Marine Life

    August 21, 2018

    Top Ten Galapagos Islands Animals

    August 29, 2018
  • Articles,  Travel Inspiration

    The Best Kept Secrets in the Canadian Rockies

    July 24, 2018 /

    Are there any secrets in the Canadian Rockies? Some descriptive phrases are used so frequently in destination marketing they have become clichés that end up losing all meaning. When you hear them too many times, you stop paying attention. Such is the case with the phrase “the best kept secret.” With all the modes of communication available in our modern world, there are few places that can accurately use this phrase. Despite this, many attractions, hotels, restaurants and destinations have it plastered all over their advertisements, websites and Facebook pages. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman…

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    An image of Allstones Lake in Bighorn Backcountry in Davod Thompson Country, Alberta, Canada.

    Allstones Lake – Adventure in Bighorn Backcountry

    May 18, 2020
    An image of a polar bear resting on the shores of the Hudson Bay near Churchill, Manitoba

    Churchill Polar Bear Tours

    September 10, 2018
    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

    Jasper Wildlife Watching – Amazing Photos and Tips

    November 1, 2019
  • Articles,  Travel Inspiration

    Go off the beaten path to discover Arizona’s hidden gems

    July 23, 2018 /

    Seven Amazing Arizona Adventures you Never Knew Existed Arizona is filled with interesting hidden gems just waiting to be personally discovered and as I stood in the Sonoran Desert it was impossible not to be moved by the beauty before me. I was surrounded by fields of saguaro cacti so thick it looked like a forest. Other cacti were just starting to blossom adding dots of red and white to the landscape. It’s a scene that too many visitors miss, opting instead for popular attractions in major cities. Here are seven off-the-beaten-path hot spots you’ll want to see in sunny Arizona. There are affiliate links in this post. If you…

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    An image of Abraham Lake, one of the prettiest spots in the Canadian Rockies in Alberta, Canada.

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    boardwalk views at Lois Hole Provincial park - birds in Alberta, Canada

    See Birds in Alberta at Lois Hole Provincial Park

    May 27, 2020
    An image of the port of Livorno in Italy - exploring Livorno cruise port.

    Livorno Cruise Port – What to See and Do

    May 20, 2019
  • Articles,  Luxury Travel

    Top Sites to Explore at the Atlantis Resort – Paradise Island, Bahamas

    July 23, 2018 /

    Enjoy Some Guilty Pleasure at Atlantis Resort I have a guilty pleasure – something I like to do, but I really shouldn’t.  Whenever I see a high end watch or jewelry store in an over-the-top luxurious destination, I like to pop inside and see their most expensive watch or diamond necklace and try it on if possible. Sometimes I’ll take selfies of myself wearing the items. For some reason this amuses me. Some destinations are better than others for indulging my weird little fetish. I’ve tried on diamond encrusted Rolex watches in Switzerland, an emerald and diamond necklace in the south of France and a beautiful designer watch that was…

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    An image of a cheeseburger plate at Cabbage Key Inn and Restaurant - Cannage Key Cheeseburger in Paradise

    Cabbage Key – Cheeseburger in Paradise

    May 3, 2022

    Bird Watching in San Blas, Nayarit

    August 19, 2018
    boardwalk views at Lois Hole Provincial park - birds in Alberta, Canada

    See Birds in Alberta at Lois Hole Provincial Park

    May 27, 2020
  • Travel Better,  Travel Tips

    Phone Photography – Tips to Take Better Smartphone Photos

    July 23, 2018 /

    When you Leave your Good Camera Behind Have you ever gone to the airport and left something important behind? As I stood at the counter checking in for a red-eye flight, I realized I was missing something. My son had dropped me off and I had left my camera equipment in the backseat of his car. Since his cell phone was dead, there was no way to contact him. I was visiting three tropical islands on one trip and the only camera I had was the one on my lousy smartphone.  Nobody ever bought that particular model of smartphone for its camera capabilities. To be honest, it was an antique…

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    Laugh Out Loud Funny Travel Quotes

    January 6, 2020
    An image of the beach and pools at Occidental Grand Nuevo Vallarta - all inclusive family vacations

    Great All Inclusive Family Vacations

    September 24, 2018
    An image of Kaanapali Beach in Maui, Hawaii. - Travel more and pay less

    10 Ways to Travel More and Pay Less

    January 10, 2020
  • Articles,  Luxury Travel

    Belle Mont Farm – The Uncommon Caribbean

    July 23, 2018 /

    Escape to a Unique Caribbean Retreat on an Organic Farm 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.   There’s something different about Belle Mont Farm resort and you notice it from the moment you arrive at the Robert L Bradshaw International Airport on the tiny island of St. Kitts. Instead of standing in line to present your passport and clear customs, all-inclusive guests of Belle Mont Farm are whisked away to the private Yu Lounge where there is a bottomless champagne bar, gourmet snacks and a…

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    An image of a hiker in the Purcell Mountains near Purcell Mountain Lodge in British Columbia, Canada.

    Purcell Mountain Lodge – Paradise in Summer and Winter

    May 17, 2022
    An image of a woman taking in the view from the top of Nihahi Ridge in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada.

    Nihahi Ridge – 360-degree Views in Kananaskis Country

    July 10, 2020
    An image of a group of people participating in a yoga class at Anamaya Resort in Costa Rica - Yoga Retreat Costa Rica

    Anamaya Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica – Resort Review

    October 1, 2018
  • An image of a bag labelled bomb to Brisbane
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    Bomb to Brisbane

    July 23, 2018 /

    Venkata Lakshmi, a grandmother who speaks very little English, was excited and nervous at the same time. She was excited to travel to Brisbane to visit her daughter. They were planning a special celebration for her 65th birthday. But she was also nervous to take the long flight from Mumbai, India. With a connection in Singapore, she was particularly concerned that her bag might go missing. After giving it some thought, Lakshmi came up with a solution… She decided it would be a good idea to label the bag with both the departing and arriving airports. She began to spell out Bombay” (the old colonial name for Mumbai), but she…

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    Lost in the Queensland Outback after Dark

    November 12, 2019
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    Trapped in a Bathroom

    August 10, 2018

    Late Night Run

    July 23, 2018
  • An image of a wallet with an old driver's license and expired cards
    Don't Do This,  Travel Better

    How Not to Get on an Airplane

    July 23, 2018 /

    There’s something that bothers me about my husband – his wallet. It’s literally bursting at the seams, because he carries around pretty much every card he has ever received. There’s a Club Sobeys card in there even though there is no longer a club. (Sobeys discontinued that program 4 years ago.) His expired Club Sobeys card has travelled the world. He took it to Iceland – even though there are no Sobeys stores there. It’s also been to Greenland, Mexico, Cuba and Belize. And that card didn’t get any special treatment. There are other useless cards in there too including a driver’s license from 1979 with a picture of him…

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    Lost in the Queensland Outback after Dark

    November 12, 2019
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    Laugh Out Loud Funny Travel Quotes

    January 6, 2020
    An image of a bag labelled bomb to Brisbane

    Bomb to Brisbane

    July 23, 2018
  • Don't Do This,  Travel Better

    Late Night Run

    July 23, 2018 /

    Oh the glamorous life of a travel writer who isn’t me… Here’s a little rant from a trip I took to the Florida Keys. It involved an unplanned late night run. Getting to the Hotel -Arrived at Miami airport at 10:30 pm last night after two flight delays. Can’t find driver anywhere. Call PR guy (Jerry). After brief delay, am on my way to Florida Keys resort – driver says it will take a little over 2 hours. -Get text from husband. Informs me I am leading the family March Madness Pool. Know nothing about US college basketball – Yay me! -Fall asleep in back of vehicle – snoring may…

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    January 6, 2020
    An image of the old city of Rome

    Trapped in a Bathroom

    August 10, 2018
  • Articles,  Outdoor Adventure

    Prairie Mountain – Hike a Mountain Before Lunch!

    July 23, 2018 /

    Prairie Mountain is a popular hiking summit, close to the city of Calgary, just West of Bragg Creek in the Kananaskis Country area of Alberta. It is a short yet challenging hike of just under 7 km with about 700 m elevation gain. Due to its popularity, it is a great summit to attempt any time of year and in any season, summer, winter, spring or fall – so long as you come prepared. 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 Prairie…

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    Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary – A Howling Adventure Near Calgary

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