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Named Best Trips 2013 – National Geographic

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Experiencing new countries, cultures, and adventures has become just as much a part of my life as family and friends. When National Geographic releases their “Best Trips” publication, I’m inspired to explore the possibilities. They brag, “Got wanderlust? We’ve got your ticket. The National Geographic Traveler editors present the new year’s 20 must-see places”, and I can’t stop dreaming about each picture,…

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The Best of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Lesley | 8 Comments

You can drink up the culture and natural beauty of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, by exploring some of its top destinations, restaurants, and events, but much of the charm of Cape Breton comes from its people. Just interacting with Cape Bretoners is a worthwhile event in itself. While this list will give you a glimpse of the best “spots”…

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Reeling in a Perfect Dinner at Five Fishermen Restaurant

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Lesley | 3 Comments

The bustling and popular Five Fishermen Restaurant in Halifax, Nova Scotia has an unsinkable history; it was once Snow’s Funeral Home and housed bodies recovered from the Titanic. The reviews for the restaurant are equally unsinkable, though, so I thought I would give it a try. On my last night in Canada, accompanied by my sister and her boyfriend, I reeled in a…

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Dachaigh mo Chridhe, Ceap Breatann – Home of my Heart, Cape Breton

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Cape Breton is famous for its hospitality – a musical welcome that has you up and dancing or at least tapping your foot before you know what hit you. Cape Breton is home, no matter where you have lived, it will always call you back. It’s finding family in unexpected places, friends all around, and music to wear out your dancing shoes and…

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