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Agnes at Egilsstadir Campground

Agnes @ Egilsstaðir Campground in Iceland

Akureyri's Cafe Berlin in Iceland - Owner Sveinn

Sveinn @ Cafe Berlin in Iceland

Naked in Iceland2

Naked in Iceland

Iceland's Psychedelic Purple Planes

Purple Planes & Iceland Trip Prep

Unwelcome to Iceland at Reykjavik Airport

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KW Small Business Giveaway

Our local businesses have come together to give back over $2000+ worth of prizes to our amazing community. We wouldn't be where we are without the love and support of all of you so we want to THANK YOU!

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A little local Easter joy arrived today (in eco-fr

A little local Easter joy arrived today (in eco-friendly packaging!). As we stay home to protect one another, people's traditions will be very different this year. I’m even more grateful than usual for the little things:⁠
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• good health⁠
• a roof over my head⁠
• food on the table⁠
• work⁠
• a chance to expand my creativity and resourcefulness⁠
• the opportunity for growth and compassion⁠
• talented local artisans⁠
• spring weather & chirping birds⁠
• slowing down⁠
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The situation is not optimal (I miss hugs the most), however I remember that we are fortunate to be in 🇨🇦, to have the opportunity to self-isolate and social distance, and most of all to support, love, and take care of each other in the smallest possible way: by staying at home. ⁠
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This is not easy for many people. I see you. You are not alone.
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I have been struggling with the stark reality of my privilege, and frozen while wrestling with how to help. Yes, stay home. Yes, social distance. But what else?⁠
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Small things. I can do small things. You can do small things too. They make a difference.⁠
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• 🛍buy local - supporting the community where you can and as you are able to spreads warmth and hope many times over ⁠
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• ☎️reach out - connect to others on the phone, by text, at the end of a driveway, by snail mail (if the last two are still safe?)⁠
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• ✏️write - to yourself, to a stranger, to someone you know⁠ (this will be history at some point and you get to write a part of it)
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• 🚶🏿‍♂️move - exercise feeds mind, body, and soul⁠
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• 🌈dream - of the possibility of today and also of tomorrow⁠
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•😊smile - or don’t; both are okay when your world has been flipped upside down
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• 🌿breathe - you’ve got this, we’ve got this⁠
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If you know of a way I can help, please send ideas my way. The more minds contributing, the better. ⁠
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Stay safe and stay well my friends. I’m thinking of you. 🌻⁠
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#travelwithtmc #kwawesome #dtklove #supportlocal #kitchenerwaterloo #uptownwaterloo #downtownkitchener #wrawesome #waterlooregion #foodie #travelblogger #blogger #holidayweekend #longweekend #staythefuckhome #stayhome #coronaquarantine #lifeinquarantine #quarantinediaries #fortunate #canadian #stayhomestaysafe

Times are wonky right now with Corona sweeping the

Times are wonky right now with Corona sweeping the globe, but you know what? There are oodles of ways that you and I can make and find positivity throughout this experience.
I’ve been thinking a lot about small business owners in the past couple of days. Much of my immediate family are self-employed, many friends are self-employed, I am self-employed / a contract employee, and there are umpteen businesses in the cities I’ve lived in that are run by small business owners.
I’m not the first to say it and I won’t be the last either, but if there is a small business you appreciate and wish to support through the uncertainty, there are a number of ways you can show your support.
1) Ask then how you can help
2) Shop locally online
3) Purchase gift cards to use later
4) Hold off on that refund!
5) Share, like, subscribe to their accounts
6) Have an online session (therapy, coaching, *travel consulting!)
7) Still visit travel blogs online. It’s the perfect time to read up and dream on where you’d like to go next! (Ps this doesn’t affect me since my site is still itty bitty, but many colleagues’ sites have drastically dropped recently and they could use some lovin’.) Some businesses & blogs I’m sharing the love with are: @mptours @tlb_co @thegirlfloral @fourallicecream @aokdtk @charlottevillebrewing @thecuriouscreature @cucinakitchener @ibbtravel @tasteofseoul_catering @legalnomads @tomo.photography @oneikatraveller @laurenm.planning @princesscinemas @settlementcoffee @sevenshores @switchedonbikes @givraldeli @wordsworthbooks @typebooks @rustleandstill
Who would you like to support during this time? @ them below!
#travelwithtmc #shoplocal #supportlocal #dublinireland #wellingtonnz #dtklove #dtk #kwawesome #uptownwaterloo #smallbusinessowner #independentbusiness #lifteachotherup #communityovercompetition #community #wereallinthistogether #helpinghands #solutionfocused #loveoverfear #wegotthis #positivemindset

If that’s not a perfect Monday sign, I don’t k

If that’s not a perfect Monday sign, I don’t know what is. I love wine and I also love words, so it’s A-Okay in my books!

What’s up this week for you? I’ll be posting my first blog of the month later tonight so stay tuned! It’ll give you all the warm winter feels and make you want to get outside at the same time (at least that’s what I’m hoping!). In the meantime, happy Monday evening, friends. Stay cozy!
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#blueberryhillestates #FrontRoadCellars #winefordinner #winearoundtheworld #travelblogger #wineandwords #winemondays

Happy March 1st, friends! What did you get up to f

Happy March 1st, friends! What did you get up to for our 2020 Leap Day yesterday?
I went with my family on a food and wine tour (self-led by the fabulous @mptours ) to Norfolk County. It was my 2nd time venturing down there and it was just as tasty and enjoyable! We visited @sandbaronthebeach for the Most Delicious burgers (I kid you not - they were outrageous!), @blueberryhillca for some super fun wine and cider tastings, @burningkilnwine for a touch of history and sophistication, and @charlottevillebrewing for the coziest atmosphere and the warmest hosts, not to mention flights of craft beer and pints of @hounds.of.erie.winery cider. What a day!!! •
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#travelwithtmc #norfolkcounty #norfolktourism #NorfolkFlavours #OntariosGarden #NorfolkTour #519folk #simcoe #turkeypoint #longpoint #lakeerie #southwesternontario #onwine #vqa #craftbeer #craftbeerstagram #microbrewery #ontcraftbeer #microbrewery #destinationbrewery #drinklocal #supportlocal #eatlocal #slowfood #quenchyourthirst #charlottevillebrewingco
#burningkilnwinery #FrontRoadCellars #frontroadciderworks #sandbaronthebeach #seeyouatthesandbar

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Good morning from the other end of the world! If

Good morning from the other end of the world!

If you could wake up to one famous person, who would it be? My guess is you’ve got a wee smile on your face after seeing @jaleelwhite aka Steve Urkel. I found him in the most fantastic basement bookstore/cafe in Seoul. Who would’ve thought he’d be there?!
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#travelwithtmc #korea #seoul #seoultravel #discoverkorea #koreatravel #imagineyourkorea #trazymemories #visitseoul #solotravel #femaletraveller #canadiantravelblogger #seoulbookstore #arcnbook #steveurkel #jaleelwhite #dididothat #bookstoresoftheworld #koreanbookstore #familymatters #booklover #travelandread

What do you like to photograph when you’re trave

What do you like to photograph when you’re travelling?

Colours, people, quirky bits and hidden gems are a few of my favourites. 📸 I think I took about 50 pictures of this building alone! 🤦🏻‍♀️ #travelwithtmc #korea #seoul #seoultravel #discoverkorea #koreatravel #imagineyourkorea #trazymemories #visitseoul #solotravel #femaletraveller #canadiantravelblogger #asiaadventure #withaeroplan #colourpop #colourmehappy #rainbowbuilding #allthecolors #tastetherainbow #gwanghwamunsquare #travelphoto #shotoniphone #seoultrip #seoulstreet

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