Author: The Urban Wanderer
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The Gobi Desert: 6 Amazing Places You Can’t Miss!
The Urban Gypsy is delighted to have its first guest post from Tom and Katherine of The Travelators. I met this amazing Aussie couple back in 2013 when I was traveling through Central America. We instantly clicked and have been friends ever since. This kind and hilarious couple have traveled the far corners of the…
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Keeping the Memory Alive
How do you make your travel experiences last forever? As you get back into your daily life it is natural for those memories to slowly fade away, but I have some tricks to help keep your memories alive. The first way to capture memories is an obvious one…take loads of photos. Taking pictures is as…
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Captivating Cappadocia
Turkey is a country like no other. It combines a European flair with the exotic culture of the Middle East. It has unique sites that are so diverse and beautiful, that no matter where you travel within the county you will feel like a kid in a candy store. One place that I can…
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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…