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An image of a female moose and a calf crossing a river along the Maligne Lake Road in Jasper National Park, Alberta - Jasper Wildlife Watching
An image of a female moose and a calf crossing a river along the Maligne Lake Road in Jasper National Park, Alberta – Jasper Wildlife Watching
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Jasper Wildlife Watching – Amazing Photos and Tips

Jasper National Park is the largest and wildest of Canada’s Rocky Mountain Parks and it is a fantastic place for wildlife watching. On a recent visit, we rounded a corner on the Maligne Lake road and spotted a small herd of bighorn sheep including an absolutely enormous ram. His massive horns curled around his head and he looked up at us from a spot near the edge of the road. He was absolutely beautiful. Here are some of our favorite photos and some suggestions for how to find and photograph wildlife in Jasper. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission …

Debbie Olsen
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An image of a woman entering the Rat's Nest Cave in Canmore, Alberta
An image of a woman entering the Rat’s Nest Cave in Canmore, Alberta
Articles, Outdoor Adventure

Canmore Cave Tours and a Claustrophobic Caver

Everyone has fears and phobias – even if they don’t like to admit it. Claustrophobia, the fear of being in small spaces, is one of mine. I know it’s irrational, but when I find myself stuck in a small space my heart starts to pound and I want to get out as quickly as possible. Sometimes I panic, like the time I got stuck in the ladies bathroom at a Subway restaurant when the doorknob broke. Knowing this, you might wonder why I signed myself and my family up for a guided tour of the Rat’s Nest Cave with Canmore Cave Tours. And you might be surprised to learn that it’s an experience I highly recommend. There are affiliate links …

Debbie Olsen
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An image of the Ephesus ruins seen from a distance on an Ephesus tour.
An image of the Ephesus ruins seen from a distance. Photo by Greg Olsen.
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Ephesus Tour – Walking in the Footsteps of Paul

It’s not everyday that you can step back in time. Ephesus was one of the most important cities in ancient Rome. Visiting its ruins is a chance to see the remains of its great library, explore the Terrace houses and stand in the same theatre where the Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians.

Debbie Olsen
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An image of the Studio Bell building, home to Canada's National Music Centre in Calgary, Alberta.
Studio Bell is home to Canada’s National Music Centre in Calgary, Alberta.
Articles, Travel Inspiration

Studio Bell Calgary – Canada’s National Music Centre

Exploring a music museum should be fun and it is at Studio Bell in Calgary! Canada’s National Music Centre is one of the most hands-on museums you’ll ever explore. You can learn how to play instruments, make your own voice recordings in a sound booth and play and make instruments. You’ll also see amazing artifacts and instruments from iconic Canadian musicians.

Debbie Olsen
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An image of the sunset at Kāʻanapali Beach on the island of Maui, Hawaii.
The sunsets are beautiful in Hawaii. Photo by Greg Olsen.
Articles, Travel Inspiration

How to Eat Like a Local at these Kāʻanapali Restaurants and the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival

You don’t need to travel far to enjoy delicious local food in Maui. Here are some Kāʻanapali restaurants that provide a real taste of the culture of the islands. And every year in October, the annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival brings some of the world’s top chefs together with the best chefs on the island for exclusive culinary events in partnership with several Kāʻanapali restaurants.

Debbie Olsen
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An image of the historic steam train at Fort Steele Historic Town near Cranbrook, BC
At Fort Steele Historic Town, you can step back in time and ride a steam train.
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Cranbrook, BC – A Historic Holiday

How do you have a historic holiday? As it turns out, it’s easy in Cranbrook, BC. We had a great time exploring this small city at the tip of southeastern British Columbia. Here’s what you need to do to have fun experiencing the historical side of Cranbrook. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these links, Wander Woman Travel Magazine may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Cranbrook, BC – Historic Train Tour The Cranbrook History Centre was formerly known as the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel and for good reason. This museum in the heart of Cranbrook, BC has an incredible collection of 28 antique railway …

Debbie Olsen
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