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Chasing Waterfalls: Beamer Falls

December 9, 2017 by hollyGS

This summer we decided to explore our own backyard, the beautiful Niagara region. Having seen so much of the world, it was a nice change of pace to sit back and enjoy the nature that surrounds us at home (much less time spent in an airplane this way!). For week three we decided to explore Beamer falls in Grimsby, Ontario. To drive to this falls you can take the QEW to the Christie St. (RR12) exit in Grimsby. Follow RR12 […]

Categories: Canada • Tags: Canada, niagara, niagarafalls, north america, travel, waterfalls

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Chasing Waterfalls: The Devil’s Punch Bowl

November 12, 2017 by hollyGS

This summer we decided to explore our own backyard, the beautiful Niagara region. Having seen so much of the world, it was a nice change of pace to sit back and enjoy the nature that surrounds us at home (much less time spent in an airplane this way!). This week we decided to explore The Devil’s Punch Bowl in Stoney Creek, Hamilton. This waterfall can be accessed from the QEW. Exit the QEW at Centennial Parkway (regional road 20). Follow […]

Categories: Canada • Tags: Canada, hamilton, hike, niagara, north america, stoney creek, travel, waterfalls

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Chasing Waterfalls: Decew Falls and Morning Star Mill

November 5, 2017 by hollyGS

This summer we decided to explore our own backyard, the beautiful Niagara region. Having seen so much of the world, it was a nice change of pace to sit back and enjoy the nature that surrounds us at home (much less time spent in an airplane this way!). ***UPDATE: Since we were here at Decew we have received various verbally harassing messages (on many platforms) claiming the area around the swimming hole is private property. Please be careful not to […]

Categories: Canada • Tags: Canada, decew falls, explore canada, hamilton, hike, morning star mill, niagara, niagarafalls, st.catharines, travel, waterfalls

Leaving Bangkok

April 23, 2017 by hollyGS

Our final day in Thailand was super brief. So brief that we only took three photos? We woke up early to eat our complementary breakfast at the hostel before heading straight to the airport. It took about an hour to get to the airport from Khaosan Road area. When we arrived at out first stop over in Taipei, we were greeted with the amazing news that we would be flying out of the Hello Kitty departure gate! From Taipei, it […]

Categories: Asia, Thailand • Tags: bangkok, hellokitty, hellokitty boarding gate, taipei, Thailand

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Budapest, Hungary

April 20, 2017 by hollyGS

The ever picturesque city of Budapest, the capital of Hungary, resides on the fast flowing river Danube. This originally Celtic city has seen many different influences over the years, and it shows in the city’s wide range of architecture! The Fisherman’s Bastion was on my bucket list for years, and I was able to visit it and cross it off my list! The architecture is unlike anything I have ever seen, and I find it difficult to interpret what culture […]

Categories: Europe, Hungary • Tags: buda, budapest, Europe, fisherman's bastion, hungarian parliament, Hungary, pest, turkish baths

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Beautiful Prague: Praha Czech Republic

April 17, 2017 by hollyGS

Oh, Prague! What an unreal city. First order of business was rushing to Charles Bridge to catch the breath taking sunset over the river. Absolutely the most magical sunset I have ever witnessed. The ghoulish statues that line the Charles Bridge, silhouetted again the bright pink sky!! Recommend recommend recommend! My time in Prague was spent doing three things; wandering the streets of the old city and embracing all I saw, drinking criminally cheap beer and consuming more cabbage than […]

Categories: Czech Republic, Europe • Tags: Czech Republic, Europe, old town square, prague, praha, wenceslas

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Top 5 Things to do in Berlin

April 15, 2017 by hollyGS

My stay in Berlin was short due to flight cancellations and delays, but the time I spent in Berlin was certainly memorable. Here are a few of our favourite things to see and do whilst in Berlin! Number 5: Reichstag The beautiful Reichstag building has undergone many transformations due to both war and fire. The current building was renovated in the early 90’s and includes the iconic transparent dome. Perched on top of the Reichstag is a completely glass dome, […]

Categories: Europe, Germany • Tags: berlin, berlin wall, brandenburg gate, east berlin, Europe, kaiser wilhelm church, top5, west berlin

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Top 5 Things to do in Hiroshima

March 16, 2017 by hollyGS

We didn’t really know what to expect before we went to Hiroshima. There is certainly a lot of information about Hiroshima on the internet, but it seems to focus more on the tragic history of the city. We had been told by a friend that Hiroshima was a very difficult city for him to visit, so we were prepared for a bombardment of difficult memorials and images of the past. Yes, Hiroshima certainly pays tribute to it’s traumatic past, but […]

Categories: Asia, Japan • Tags: Asia, biking, hiroshima, Japan, miyajima, okonomiyaki, travel

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Bangkok Sights Day 2

February 8, 2017 by hollyGS

We started our morning off with complementary breakfast before heading to the Grand Palace. Along the way, we encountered two separate people that tried to convince us that the Palace was closed, never believe this!! The walk took us about 15 minutes from Khaosan road. In order to enter the Palace, you must be dressed appropriately. The dress code here is maintained like no other temple I’ve ever been to. You must cover your legs and shoulders 100% and those […]

Categories: Asia, Thailand • Tags: Asia, Beer, grand palace, khaosan road, mbk, Thailand, travel

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