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Travel: Yas Bay
Yas Bay is worth checking out if you’re in the mood to wander around and people watch – have a nice meal on a patio and see the site of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Yas Bay is right around the corner from Yas Mall. Oh, and although we walked, you might want to take an Uber if it’s hot out! Okay, let’s check out some photos of our afternoon. Yas Bay First up, the track! If you’ve been here for a while you know…
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Travel: Yas Mall
The Yas Mall! It’s a wildly wild place to be in the heart of the Yas District in Abu Dhabi. From a massive amusement park, to luxury goods, and some delicious food, we were cool and spent the morning here on one of our four days in this grand city. And by cool, I don’t mean like being seniors in high school, I mean we beat the heat! Okay, let’s check out some photos. Yas Mall First up, we took an Uber from our hotel,…
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Travel: Louvre Abu Dhabi
The Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art lovers dream! From Van Gogh to Monet, it’s full of some of my favourite impressionist artists. The building is a piece of art in and of itself. If you’re into art, then be sure to check it out. We had lunch on the Mamsha Beach and walked the 20 minutes or so to the museum. Okay, let’s check out some photos. Louvre Abu Dhabi First up, you can bring a bag with you that has snacks and water,…
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Travel: Coral Creek Canyon
Coral Creek Canyon is a figure eight, loop-like hike in Nordegg, Alberta. It’s about a 6.5 kilometer hike and took us about an hour and 45 minutes. We did this hike around 11am and it was a gorgeous day. The sun was out, the air was cool, and the sky was mostly clear. Daphne had an awesome time and we stuck to the inside loop on the way in, finishing with the canyon trail on the end, which was perfect – saving the best view…
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Travel: Whitegoat Falls
Whitegoat Falls is a moderate out and back hike in Nordegg, Alberta with a spectacular view of the falls. We headed up in early may and caught some snow! The trail was a bit wet and soft, and the path down the rock face was a little slick, yet nothing we, or Daph, couldn’t handle. Check out our photos of this hike in the Canadian Rockies. Whitegoat Falls First up, if you’re looking for the trail head, it’s at the waste transfer station. The trail…
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Travel: 4 Days in Doha
4 days in Doha! We had an awesome time in Qatar, from fabulous eats to eye-opening sights, we enjoyed so many experiences. Education City was by far my favourite, yet let’s check out everything we did in 4 days. Okay – photo time! Well, first the list of links and then photos! 4 Days in Qatar Food, Flight, and Accommodation Sights Activities Okay, that’s the full list, now time for some photos. First up, we flew in on Qatar Airways – the flight was great,…
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Travel: Hampton by Hilton Doha Old Town
The Hampton by Hilton Doha Old Town is in the best location, especially for all the sights we wanted to see. It’s walking distance to the souq, the National Museum of Qatar, and the Museum of Islamic Art. Plus, the rooms are clean, comfortable, and reasonably priced. Let’s check out our little hideaway. Hampton by Hilton Doha Old Town First up, it’s secure and a short distance from the airport. The building is tall and skinny, giving you great views of downtown if you get…
