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Travel inspires us to open our minds and hearts to other cultures and ways of living. It destroys narrow-mindedness and prejudice and it changes us. When you need some inspiration, read a travel story. It’s almost as good as being there and hopefully it will inspire you to seek out your own adventures. As Henry Miller said: “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”

An image of a child receiving the first gift of Christmas on the Polar Express Stettler train.
Santa Claus gives the first gift of Christmas on the Polar Express Stettler.
Alberta, Articles, Canada, Canada Provinces, Experiences, Things To Do, Travel Inspiration

Finding Christmas Magic on the Polar Express Stettler Train

Do you believe in Christmas magic? The Polar Express, one of the world’s most beloved children’s Christmas books, is all about magic. Every year, in the weeks leading up to Christmas, Alberta Prairie Railway reenacts the story on the Polar Express Stettler train journey.

Debbie Olsen
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An image of Echo Dale Regional Park paddling Lake and cliffs in summer in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.
An image of Echo Dale Regional Park paddling Lake and cliffs in summer in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.
Alberta, Articles, Canada, Canada Provinces, Experiences, Things To Do, Travel Inspiration

Summer Fun in Canada’s Sunniest City – Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat sits squarely in the sunbelt of Canada and receives an average of 2544 hours of sunshine every year, making it the sunniest city in Canada. In The Hat, you can bask in the sun 330 days a year. The city’s sunshine trolley transit system proudly proclaims the fact on the back of all of its trolley buses. With all that sunshine, it stands to reason that Hatters know how to celebrate summer better than anyone else. Here are some suggestions for the best ways to enjoy summer fun in Medicine Hat. 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 the antique jammer bus owned by SunDog Tours in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.
An image of the antique jammer bus owned by SunDog Tours in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.
Alberta, Articles, Canada, Canada Provinces, Experiences, Things To Do, Travel Inspiration

Jasper Jammer Tours – The Newest Adventure in Jasper National Park

There’s a new sightseeing adventure in Jasper National Park. Sundog Tours is offering sightseeing tours in a fully refurbished 1939 Jammer Bus. You can rent the entire bus for a private tour or enjoy a group sightseeing tour. We were the first media to try out the new tour and we had a blast. It’s one of the most unique Jasper tours out there. 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. Thanks for your support! Why is it Called a Jammer Bus? The White Motor Company/Bender Body Company Model 706 buses were used to …

Debbie Olsen
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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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Virtual Zoo & Wildlife Tours for Canadians Stuck at Home

With schools closed across the country and parents and children at home, getting out to visit a zoo or another wildlife attraction simply isn’t possible. Fortunately we live in an age where a wealth of information is available online. In this case, “If Mohammed cannot go to the mountain, the mountain must go to Mohammed.” Here are some great virtual tours of zoos, wildlife and other animal attractions for Canadians. Check out these webcams and make plans for an in-person visit later. 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. Related: Check out our post …

Debbie Olsen
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An image of a female polar bear with an almost fully grown cub near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.Polar bear watching.
An image of a female polar bear with an almost fully grown cub near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.
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Summer in Churchill – Polar Bear Watching & Beluga Whales

The tundra near Churchill, Manitoba is transformed in summer. Flowers, birds and polar bears dot the landscape and beluga whales swim in the cool waters just offshore. This destination deep in the Canadian Arctic has such an abundance of wildlife that it is on the bucket-list of many nature lovers. Polar bear watching and viewing beluga whales are the top things to do during the summer in Churchill, but there are other sites to see as well. We absolutely fell in love with this beautiful corner of Canada on our first summer visit. 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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Yoga retreat Costa Rica will heal your soul. Photo by Greg Olsen.
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7 Adventurous Costa Rica Yoga Retreats

A yoga retreat is the perfect way to better your mental and physical health and permanently enhance your life. But if downward dogs and all-day meditation sessions aren’t your idea of fun, you might find an adventurous yoga retreat to be the ideal combination of healing and holiday. There’s a real trend towards combining yoga with other outdoor adventures. An adventurous yoga retreat in Costa Rica lets you experience yoga and meditation along with coastal and jungle adventures like surfing and hiking. Costa Ricans embrace “pura vida,” a phrase that literally means “pure life.” Here’s a list of seven top adventurous yoga retreats in Costa Rica. Adding a little yoga to your adventures could change your life.   There are …

Debbie Olsen
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An image of the Temple of Erechtheion in Athens, Greece. - acropolis virtual tour
An image of the Temple of Erechtheion in Athens, Greece.
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Let’s Go to Greece – Acropolis Virtual Tour and Recipes

Sometimes you feel like you need to get away, but you just can’t. Right now a flight is definitely out of the question, but it’s possible to bring the sights and tastes of Greece into your home. Experience ancient Greece with an acropolis virtual tour! Then make a Greek-inspired dinner that will be so good, your family will feel like smashing their plates on the floor afterwards. Here are some images, videos and wonderful recipes to help bring a little bit of Greece into your life. 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. Related: …

Debbie Olsen
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An image of the El Meco ruins in Cancun Mexico.
An image of the El Meco ruins in Cancun Mexico.
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El Meco – How to Feel Like Indiana Jones in the Middle of a Major City

As I walked through the ruins of El Meco, I couldn’t help feeling a little bit like Indiana Jones. It wasn’t like I was being chased by bad guys or that I had discovered a priceless jewel inside a secret cavern. It was more the feeling that I was an archaeologist who had discovered an incredible archaeological site hidden deep in the jungle. The irony of it was that even though it felt like I was a world away from modern civilization, the ruins of El Meco lie right inside the city of Cancun – about 8 km (5 miles) north of downtown. There are affiliate links in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase through one of these …

Debbie Olsen
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An image of the Banyon Tree on the Ford Edison Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida USA
An image of the Banyon Tree on the Ford Edison Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida USA
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The Original Snowbirds – Edison Ford Winter Estates

It’s a warm afternoon and people are milling about in Mina Edison’s garden, wandering through Thomas Edison’s laboratory, visiting the onsite museum and touring the custom built homes at the Edison Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida. Thomas Edison and Henry Ford were two of the most creative inventors in history, but it’s doubtful that either one of them ever imagined that their winter homes would one day become a tourist attraction. 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. Edison Ford Winter Estates Built Side-by-Side Thomas Edison built his winter home in southwest …

Debbie Olsen
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An image of the Capilano Bridge lit up for the Canyon Lights winter festival in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
The Capilano Bridge is spectacular at any time of year, but especially when it is lit up for the Canyon Lights festival.
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5 Places to See Christmas Lights in Vancouver

Christmas lights are one of the best things about Vancouver in December. We discovered this as we walked across the stunning Capilano Suspension Bridge, snuggled up to the Abominable Snowman at the Aurora Winter Festival and explored the city’s festive light displays. The Christmas Lights in Vancouver have been ranked as some of the best on the planet. Here are five great places to see them. 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. Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Canyon Lights is a winter festival that runs from late November to late January and …

Debbie Olsen
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