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Five reasons to love Jamaica

July 23, 2016
My Wandering Voyage: 5 Reasons to Love Jamaica

For those sun-seekers out there, the Caribbean offers many fabulous islands to choose. Those tropical, beach-lined, wonderful islands – like Jamaica – are where you want to go to get away from it all. Wait, does anyone else have Kokomo by the Beach Boys stuck in their head?

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  • Man, this time of year can get a bit crazy. I mean, it's easily my favourite time of year, with the beautiful fall colours then gorgeous snowfall, then there's family gathering and catching up with friends. Even cuddling up under a warm blanket with some hot cocoa can make me smile. Living in a different city apart from family and friends makes enjoying this time of year a little more difficult. But I make a point to do what makes me happy, and other than travelling, that means spending time with the people I love.
  • The snow is flying here in Southern Ontario, but I'm not yet ready for fall to be over. - Especially with views like this.⁠ ⁠🍁 I'd like to introduce you to Waterford, Ontario. Just 30 minutes south of Brantford, this small town is all sorts of charming. It was supposed to be a beautiful day, so I decided to head there after work.⁠ ⁠🍁 Definitely a worthwhile stop! They have these ponds that are part of a conservation effort from when the area used to be a railway yard.⁠ ⁠🍁 PS: T-30 days until my 28th birthday (and 40 days till Christmas). It's a busy time of year with Christmas, birthdays and all the fun get-togethers with co-workers, friends and family.⁠ Let's just say I am PUMPED. 💪⁠
  • As luck would have it.⁠ It’s Throwback Thursday. Let’s dive into My Wandering Voyage archives | June 15, 2014 - Hard Luck Canyon.⁠ When I lived out in Alberta, I tried my hardest to explore as much as I could. However, I wasn’t bringing in a lot of money at the time, so everywhere I went had to be free and not burn a gas tank. Luckily, thanks to a tip from my grandparents, I found myself at Hard Luck Canyon, a gorgeous place near Whitecourt, Alberta.⁠ Side note, this was one of my most popular blog posts when I was just starting out!⁠ -------------------------------⁠ Read all about Hard Luck Canyon in the throwback link in my bio!⁠ -------------------------------⁠
  • At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month ... Today marks 101 years since the end of the First World War. It's also the 75th year since Operation Overlord, when Canadian troops stormed the beaches of Normandy. Today (and all days) we remember those who have sacrificed their life for freedom, those who willingly soldiered on in war only to come home broken, those who played a part both big and small, and those who continue to stand for peace.As someone who respects the lessons of history and as the proud daughter of two Canadian Forces veterans, Remembrance Day is a moment for me to pause, reflect and be thankful.My hometown also takes this message to heart. The Wellington County Museum and Archives placed 503 memorial markers on their lawn to commemorate the contributions of Wellington County's fallen from the First World War to Afghanistan). It's a visual reminder of the toll that war has.One row hold the names of three brothers all lost within months of each other in the First World War. I can only imagine the grief from their family at home.At the going down of the sun, and in the morning. We will remember them.
  • Choo Choo! 📍 View of the train tracks from Dundas Peak⁠ What's your favourite way to travel? ⁠ Trains seem to have it all: legroom, quick boarding, easy access, food, no luggage requirements, and all the country-side views. 🚂 BUT⁠ Train travel in Canada is not perfect. I was chatting with new friends recently (who are from two different countries) and while they love travelling in Canada, they both said how hard it was to get places by train. It's expensive and the schedules to get from point A to B are few and far between.⁠ 🚂 STILL⁠ Train travel is my favourite mode of transportation, just not in Canada.⁠
  • Too Hocus Pocus for me! (PS: Can you see the mountains in the distance)⁠ It’s Throwback Thursday. Let’s dive into My Wandering Voyage archives | Oct 24, 2014 - American Old West Road Trip.⁠ 👻 Okay. I’m a big baby and get freaked out by the smallest thing. But while driving through a small town in Wyoming, my mom and I stopped at a hotel which we found out at dinner was haunted. 👻 There was a creepy rocking chair and the only thing on the tv was static. Mom and I were both freaked out and did not have a good night's sleep. I jumped at every sound. It was probably the creepiest stay I’ve ever had. 👻 But we also had the best weather, with the sun shining almost the whole way!⁠ Where’s the spookiest place you’ve stayed?⁠ -------------------------------⁠ Read all about my misadventures on the American Old West Road Trip in the throwback link in my bio!⁠ -------------------------------⁠
  • What's the most daring thing you've done?⁠ ⁠🍂 I'm not saying sitting on the edge of a cliff is all that daring. In fact, I advise against it. Plus, I'm actually not sitting on the edge, It just looks like I am. ⁠ ⁠🍂 But doing things that scare you a little can be a little cathartic. Just think of how happy and proud of yourself you will be after parachuting for the first time, or bungee jumping or taking a long hike. ⁠ ⁠🍂 You'll learn a lot about yourself and you might even get some fun photos to boot.⁠ ⁠🍂 So go ahead. I dare you.⁠
  • There she is. The view I was looking for. Hot damn Ontario, Fall looks good on you. ⁠ 🍂🍁
  • Gotta say, the view from atop Dundas Peak is pretty fantastic. 🍁 Yes, it's busy. Yes, people get way too close to the edge. and Yes, it's like a sea of orange.⁠ I have a habit of finding the best lookouts everywhere I go. If I can climb it (legally) then I'm in.⁠ 🍁 What's one thing you like to do at every new location?⁠

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  • Man, this time of year can get a bit crazy. I mean, it's easily my favourite time of year, with the beautiful fall colours then gorgeous snowfall, then there's family gathering and catching up with friends. Even cuddling up under a warm blanket with some hot cocoa can make me smile. Living in a different city apart from family and friends makes enjoying this time of year a little more difficult. But I make a point to do what makes me happy, and other than travelling, that means spending time with the people I love.
  • The snow is flying here in Southern Ontario, but I'm not yet ready for fall to be over. - Especially with views like this.⁠ ⁠🍁 I'd like to introduce you to Waterford, Ontario. Just 30 minutes south of Brantford, this small town is all sorts of charming. It was supposed to be a beautiful day, so I decided to head there after work.⁠ ⁠🍁 Definitely a worthwhile stop! They have these ponds that are part of a conservation effort from when the area used to be a railway yard.⁠ ⁠🍁 PS: T-30 days until my 28th birthday (and 40 days till Christmas). It's a busy time of year with Christmas, birthdays and all the fun get-togethers with co-workers, friends and family.⁠ Let's just say I am PUMPED. 💪⁠
  • As luck would have it.⁠ It’s Throwback Thursday. Let’s dive into My Wandering Voyage archives | June 15, 2014 - Hard Luck Canyon.⁠ When I lived out in Alberta, I tried my hardest to explore as much as I could. However, I wasn’t bringing in a lot of money at the time, so everywhere I went had to be free and not burn a gas tank. Luckily, thanks to a tip from my grandparents, I found myself at Hard Luck Canyon, a gorgeous place near Whitecourt, Alberta.⁠ Side note, this was one of my most popular blog posts when I was just starting out!⁠ -------------------------------⁠ Read all about Hard Luck Canyon in the throwback link in my bio!⁠ -------------------------------⁠
  • At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month ... Today marks 101 years since the end of the First World War. It's also the 75th year since Operation Overlord, when Canadian troops stormed the beaches of Normandy. Today (and all days) we remember those who have sacrificed their life for freedom, those who willingly soldiered on in war only to come home broken, those who played a part both big and small, and those who continue to stand for peace.As someone who respects the lessons of history and as the proud daughter of two Canadian Forces veterans, Remembrance Day is a moment for me to pause, reflect and be thankful.My hometown also takes this message to heart. The Wellington County Museum and Archives placed 503 memorial markers on their lawn to commemorate the contributions of Wellington County's fallen from the First World War to Afghanistan). It's a visual reminder of the toll that war has.One row hold the names of three brothers all lost within months of each other in the First World War. I can only imagine the grief from their family at home.At the going down of the sun, and in the morning. We will remember them.
  • Choo Choo! 📍 View of the train tracks from Dundas Peak⁠ What's your favourite way to travel? ⁠ Trains seem to have it all: legroom, quick boarding, easy access, food, no luggage requirements, and all the country-side views. 🚂 BUT⁠ Train travel in Canada is not perfect. I was chatting with new friends recently (who are from two different countries) and while they love travelling in Canada, they both said how hard it was to get places by train. It's expensive and the schedules to get from point A to B are few and far between.⁠ 🚂 STILL⁠ Train travel is my favourite mode of transportation, just not in Canada.⁠
  • Too Hocus Pocus for me! (PS: Can you see the mountains in the distance)⁠ It’s Throwback Thursday. Let’s dive into My Wandering Voyage archives | Oct 24, 2014 - American Old West Road Trip.⁠ 👻 Okay. I’m a big baby and get freaked out by the smallest thing. But while driving through a small town in Wyoming, my mom and I stopped at a hotel which we found out at dinner was haunted. 👻 There was a creepy rocking chair and the only thing on the tv was static. Mom and I were both freaked out and did not have a good night's sleep. I jumped at every sound. It was probably the creepiest stay I’ve ever had. 👻 But we also had the best weather, with the sun shining almost the whole way!⁠ Where’s the spookiest place you’ve stayed?⁠ -------------------------------⁠ Read all about my misadventures on the American Old West Road Trip in the throwback link in my bio!⁠ -------------------------------⁠

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