Author: The Urban Wanderer
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Mixed Media Art on Canvas
I know that I am the happiest when I am traveling but unfortunately I need to make the big bucks (or small bucks) and can’t travel all year round. I have tried to make changes in my life over the past few years to help make my life at home become more fulfilling. I found that upon my return…
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Mala Necklaces & Bracelets
Having seen MALA BEADS worn in many places around the world I have been inspired to create them as well. They were first introduced over 3000 years ago in India and have roots in Hinduism and Buddhism. The term ‘MALA’ is a Sanskrit work for ‘meditation garland’, and these beads were used for a special type…
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Budget Travel – How I juggle a full time job and explore the world!
Too many people dismiss the idea of following their adventurous hearts because of lack of funds. The idea of travel seems daunting when you have bills to pay and debts owing. But I want to crush your fears and give you a bit of hope that although you may not earn the big bucks, you…
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Rock’n the Rockies!
This post is originally from July 23, 2016 This morning we had to get up bright and early so that we could meet up with the Canadian Rockies Adventure Centre White Water Rafting Company in Kananaskis. The drive from Calgary into the mountains is not far at all. It sure would be amazing to live in…
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When Dinosaurs Roamed the Earth
This post is originally from July 22, 2016 The older I get the more I realize how much I took my home for granted. What I mean is that when I used to travel and people would ask about where I live, I used to say that Edmonton (the city that I am from) is…
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Monuments, Memories and Many Miles!
This post is originally from June 21, 2014 The last five days have been a whirlwind of travel and sightseeing. After leaving Selcuk we headed north to the layered cities of Troy. Apparently Brad Pitt starred in a movie about what happened here and some people were super excited to get into the giant wooden Trojan horse that was…
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Pamukkale & Selcuk
This post is originally from June 17, 2014 Every day is seriously a new adventure. Life at home can pretty much be the same from day to day, but traveling is just so unique and eye opening. There is just so much out there that the world has to offer and it’s a shame we can’t see it…
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Dalyan
This post is originally from June 15, 2014 On our way to another cute town of Dalyan we stopped off for lunch. Throughout the trip getting freshly squeezed orange juice has been quite a treat. Turkey produces a massive amount of oranges and is a huge exporter throughout Europe. So today, like any other day I treated myself…
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Moving down to the Mediterranean Sea
This post is originally from June 13, 2014 The other night after being slathered in olive oil (at the hamam), we basically slid our way onto the overnight bus. This time it was a ten hour ride south to the Mediterranean coastal town of Cirali. As soon as we got to the town we made our way to…
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Cappadocia part deux!
This post is originally from June 11, 2014 Yesterday was an early start. Instead of being woken up by an alarm clock, it’s far more peaceful to listen to the call to prayer at 4 am. Honestly I love it. Five times a day the prayer is sung for all to hear (and pray obviously)! It makes me…
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