SherriMorocco had been on my radar and had intrigued me for quite some years. The images of exotic souks, peddling everything from curries, to wool rugs, to handmade leather slippers seduced me. If those things call to you too, then your time in Morocco should include at least three or four days in Marrakesh.
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Sherri
Morocco is an exotic land. The smell of spices stewing in lamb tangines. The brightly colored scarves that it seems everybody wears. The sticky feel of the midday sun heat against your covered skin. The cacophony of sound that emanates from the streets and public squares. Your eyes will grow wide when you walk by snake charmers.
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Sherri
An archipelago of eighteen islands between Iceland and England, with strong political ties to Denmark, the Faroe Islands charmed me through and through. The steep snow dusted mountains, the countless roaming sheep, the candy cane colored homes, the Faroese people, the strong relationship to the wind and water. I found that the Faroe Islands were full of sweet,
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Sherri
Ever Heard of the Faroe Islands? No Worries, Neither Has Anybody Else!
In all honesty, I was not sure exactly what to expect. Yet for some reason I expected to love the Faroe Islands. I anticipated loving the islands, the culture, and the people.
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Sherri
The land of fire and ice is what most attracted me to Iceland. Is it my contradictory nature, or perhaps my ability to see both sides of a situation, or simply liking multi-faceted diversity? Who knows? Whatever the reason, the idea that glaciers, ice caps, shifting tectonic plates and geothermal activity all converge on one island,
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Sherri
You probably have already heard that Iceland is very expensive. Well, those stories are all true. I will admit, I never did get used to the $5 half a cup of coffee. But don’t despair. Even if you don’t have a tremendous travel budget, an exciting and adventurous vacation can still be yours in Iceland.
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Sherri
“I did a stopover in Iceland. You know, you can do that for free for up to a week with Iceland Air, which I used to travel to Spain.”
“Awesome, how was it? How long were you there? Where did you go?”
“I love it,
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Sherri
Oct. 2-6: It is not always easy to come up with only five favorites of a city. There’s always an extra handful of contenders. Though, I have cultivated a ritual that helps me sort the “that was great” from the “must do’s”. At the end of a trip,
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Oct 2-6: With over 40% of Vancouverites being of Asian descent, it comes as no surprise that Chinatown feels authentic and is a vibrant slice of the city. So much so, that you should check out the real Vancouver Chinatown. There is a hustle and bustle that is evident from walking through the streets of this hood,
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Sherri
Oct 2-6: Abundant green spaces with ribbons of bike paths weaving through them. This is part of what makes Vancouver such a desirable and livable city. Miles of trails become the playground for young and old urbanites alike to explore some of the best that Vancouver has to offer.
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