Pigeon Forge gives travelers an unusual problem: there can be so much to do that the vacation starts feeling like work. Between mountain drives, attractions, restaurants, shows, shopping, and trips into Great Smoky Mountains National Park, hours can disappear into waiting, driving, and deciding what comes next. The answer is not necessarily a longer itinerary.…
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“You make me feel naked, undressing me with your eyes” – Louise Nurding. I omitted the words “Thirsty Thursdays” from the title only because the title would have been too long and cumbersome, but this was a wild one and it is a Thirsty Thursday post. The Perch Bar is legendary! It is a bar…
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When it comes to natural paradises, it doesn’t get much more beautiful and compelling than Costa Rica. This part of the world is crammed with biodiversity and wonder; there are more distinct species of animals and plants to be found in the famous cloud forests than there are in many much larger nations. But getting…
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Los Angeles has the unfortunate reputation of being one of the most difficult cities in the United States to park an RV, and the information available to visitors is scattered across forums, outdated listings and city ordinances nobody reads for fun. So in this article we’ll centralise everything you need to know about RV parking…
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A first medical cannabis dispensary visit is easier to approach when the basic process is clear. Medical cannabis access involves patient eligibility, physician authorization, and specific purchase requirements, so the experience differs from ordinary retail shopping. A little preparation can help patients focus on the information that matters once they arrive. Florida has a regulated…
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“Four in the area, Lineker!” – John Motson 1986. When backpacking🎒in Saint Kitts 🇰🇳 And Nevis, it would be harsh to visit one island, and not the other. Sadly in my earlier backpacking days I was guilty of such idiocy…and I often skippacked the smaller islands when two in a country existed…I guess the veteran…
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“DON’T STOP LIVING” – High School Graffiti in Toronto, Canada (September 2001). I’ve told this story quite a lot down the years, but things get missed and overlooked that it merits a post of its own, especially now that life finally went fool circle (not full circle) as I finally went back to the “High…
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“Birds go flying at the speed of sound to show you how it all began” – Chris Martin. Nope, I was NOT on the defunct Concorde nor one of Richard Branson’s sky rockets!! I flew from North America to Europe in 4 hours 17 minutes!!! This was the fastest I have EVER done that. I…
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A year abroad can reshape how Canadians earn, spend, and plan. Rent may stop, but bills rarely disappear. Phone plans, storage, insurance, subscriptions, and tax records still need attention. The goal is not to work every day. The goal is to protect income when location, Wi-Fi, and time zones change. Treat the year like a…
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Chicago feels bigger than it looks on a map. The skyline pulls you towards the Loop, the lake gives the city a natural edge, and the streets seem to keep going once you start walking. For backpackers, that mix can be exciting, messy, and brilliant all at once. Getting around Chicago becomes part of the…
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