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8 Things I Wish I Knew About Toronto Before Arriving
While Toronto may not be as exotic as southeast Asia or some Eastern European countries, the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) has plenty of reasons to check it out. Here's what I wish I knew before arriving. We spent about 2 1/2 months in the Toronto area – a bit of a break...
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7 Things I Wish I Knew About Florida Before Arriving
Without a doubt, Florida is a lot of fun. Know what to expect before you go. Each region has it's own feel. In my next book What the Florida, I've broken Florida down into the four regions you see above. The panhandle region (in blue) tends to be very similar to...
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Know where to go: 17 foreigner-friendly neighborhoods in cities around the world
Sometimes you just have to know where to start. As a place to start exploring a city, the foreigner-friendly neighborhoods around the world are an easy place to get settled and accustomed to what's happening. They let you get your feet wet when you first arrive...
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From Canada to Croatia: the journey behind the journey
So we're sitting at my in-law's dining room table in Nova Scotia... Getting ready for the next big adventure. We had just completed an epic road trip from Nova Scotia to Toronto to Key West — and back to Nova Scotia. There's a fair bit of decompression going on here...
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Exploring Costa Rica, Finding Freedom, and Going Local: Book reviews for March 2017
Once a month, I put together the books I've read into a single review post. Alternatively, see plenty of previous book reviews over here, or see how I rate books. Also, a quick disclaimer: review copies are typically provided or downloaded for free, and links may be...
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