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• Jasper Tramway – Canada’s Longest and Highest Guided Aerial Tramway

  

  Jasper Tramway is Canada’s longest and highest guided aerial tramway and the only aerial tramway in all of Jasper National Park. Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Fun with Kelp

  

  While kayaking off of Vancouver Island in Canada, as part of our honeymoon, I noticed there was no shortage of kelp. Kelp forests can be found in chilly waters... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Columbia Icefields

  

  Did you know the Columbia Icefields are thicker than the Eiffel Tower and about the same height as the Empire State Building? Or how about home to one of the... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL

• Grizzly Bear Viewing at Lake Louise

  

  Grizzly bear viewing is at its best at Lake Louise. Even if you don't see a bear the scenery is incredible. Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Just Married in the Canadian Rockies

  

  I was just married J.P. (my now German husband) this past Saturday in Banff National Park, located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. It was a day filled wit... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Hiking in Sunshine Meadows

  

  Our expectations were high for Sunshine Meadows, located in Banff National Park. The Lonely Planet has rated it as the #1 hike in Canada in their guide book,... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• View from Panorama Ridge, Banff National Park

  

  Check out the impressive glacier views from Panorama Ridge in Banff National Park. Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Canada Vs. Germany: Why I’m Looking Forward to Going Back to Canada

  

  As I get ready to head back to Canada for a vacation, I see some of the day to day differences between life in Canada and Germany and realize I am excited to... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Dreikönigenhaus – What’s Wrong with This Photo?

  

  The Dreikönigenhaus, or House of the Three Magi House in English, is an intriguing house. Can you figure out what's unusual about this house located in Trier,... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Driving in Germany: Are You Ready?

  

  Driving in Germany is one of the highlights for many visitors to Germany who dream of cruising down the autobahn with no speed limit in sight. Take this short... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• My 7 Links: Best of Expat in Germany

  

  I was thrilled to be nominated for the 7 Links Blogging Project by Cathy from Traveling with Sweeney. The 7 Links Project is organized through Tripbase with... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Hiking in Bad Urach

  

  Bad Urach is one of my favorite places in the Swabian Alps for hiking. It’s a place of big treed hills, castle ruins, waterfalls and of course the requisite bee... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL

• Hohenzollern Castle & William Shakespeare

  

  Hohenzollern Castle is one of the most famous castles in all of Germany and in my opinion, one of the most beautiful as shown in my post on Hohenzollern Castle ... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• The Canadian Version of a Fortress

  

  Fortress Mountain is a popular peak in Kananaskis, located in the Canadian Rockies. Getting there takes some work -but that just makes you appreciate the view... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Barefoot Park – Germany’s Quirkiest Attraction?

  

  Have you ever heard of a Barefoot Park (Barfußpark in German)? I hadn’t until I spotted it on my attractions in the Black Forest map. Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• My Favorite Castle Ruins in Germany

  

  I have explored quite a few castle ruins in Germany and while I always enjoy visiting them, I recently visited some castle ruins that took my breath away –... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Celebrating Canada Day in Germany…Or Not

  

  Today, July 1st is Canada Day, or in other word’s Canada’s birthday and this year Canada is celebrating its 144th birthday – still in its infancy compared to... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Wine Walks in Germany

  

  Germany is home to several different wine growing regions and I am fortunate enough to live in one of them. Wine lovers will also be pleased to learn that wine... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Actual Escape from My Yoga Vacation in Austria

  

  The escape from my yoga vacation was not easy, but it was memorable. Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2011 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY, TRAVEL

• The Old Wine: Restaurant Review

  

  A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of dining at The Old Wine, an award winning restaurant, pub and hotel in historic Winchester, England. Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2011 DINING OUT