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The Blowhole
Originally published 28 January 2014. Hello, All! As you may know, I just got engaged last month, and so did my best friend Valarie! So what better thing to do than have a little bachelorette excursion to visit her in Southern California! The morning came early at about 5:00am. I drove to my fiancee’s house because…
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A Day of Delight at Dulles!
I’m about to confess something to you that I just hate to admit. The couple of days before a trip of any length–two days to two weeks–are so stressful! This time was no different. A series of stressful events are coming up that we have no control over, and to top it off, Steve was…
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Halifax and the Never-ending Layover
It’s our last full day in Nova Scotia, so first up, a run for me! The harbor in Halifax is just beautiful, and such a great place to run! The boardwalk is really nice, and from the point where I started (straight down the hill from our hotel), it was a mile down to their…
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Halifax: #1 in Cool Ships
Thursday morning we awoke early with the intent of journeying back to Nova Scotia! We opted for breakfast at the inn that morning, thinking it would be quick. How wrong we were! The food was good, but it took an hour for us to complete the meal and pay to get on our way! I…
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Anne and the Island Tour
Originally published on 16 July 2015. Today’s the day we go to Anne’s house! Well, L.M. Montgomery’s house anyway. Mom and I have been waiting for this experience since we were little girls. She has been waiting longer than I have! Mom and Joel slept in a while, but I just couldn’t help myself. I…
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You’re Island Through and Through!
Originally published 15 July 2015. Greetings from the Canadian Isles! My mom, younger brother Joel, and I are having the time of our lives! This trip has been a year in the making, and a dream of mom’s and mine since we were each little girls! The ladies are here for Anne of Green Gables,…
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How to Get a Tourist Visa
So you’re wondering how to go about getting a tourist visa. Do you need one? How soon should I start the process? Do I seriously have to send my passport? It can all be a bit murky and a little confusing, so here’s a brief guide based on some lessons learned by yours truly. This is…
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4 Day Getaway: Asheville
Disclaimer: Quick Whit Travel did not receive funding or gifts from any of the establishments or brands mentioned below. We only wish to be helpful to other travelers and promote products and businesses we honestly enjoy! Well, I’ve been working. And by working, I mean traveling! This adventure took me on a road trip with my…
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The Flight that Almost Wasn’t
Originally published on 4 February 2013. So there we were, Bianca and I. We awoke at 5:00 am as planned, but little did we know we should have woken up at 4:00! We packed our few belongings, squeezed into the tiny elevator for the last time, checked out, and set out for the train station!…
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De Ja Vu: Paris, Day Two!
Originally published on 3 February 2013. Walking through Paris, I got the strangest case of déja vu, as if I’d seen it all before. And then I remembered… I have seen it! Before it was only in movies and descriptions from books and friends tales of visiting this city. But now, I’m actually here! Ready or not, Paris, here…
