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4 Rare Things to Do in Quebec City

There are plenty of things to do in Quebec City as it’s known for its European-style architecture, cobblestone streets, and fortified walls making it the only walled city in North America north of Mexico.  This French-speaking city is the closest you’ll get to a European city in North America and a must-see for any Canadian traveler. This fortified historic city is on a high hill with a brick wall around it, sloping down to the ocean. That means there were...

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6 Amazing Places to See in Nova Scotia

These six places in Nova Scotia, Canada, are a must-see if you’re considering visiting the country or living in the area and are down for a few day trips. I traveled in Nova Scotia on a 1.5-year solo road trip through the United States, Mexico and Canada. It’s one of the most scenic, spectacular places of the many I’ve visited. 1. Bay of Fundy The Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia is the only place on Earth where the tides...

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Sea Kayaking in the Bay of Fundy

The Bay of Fundy is the only place on Earth where the tides rise and fall up to 60 feet every six hours. That, combined with the deep, glacier-carved rock formations, makes it one of the most unique kayaking experiences in the world. I made my way through Nova Scotia on a 1.5-year solo road trip through the United States, Mexico and Canada. Nobody should pass up a chance to see these tides firsthand. I stayed in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia...

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6 Interesting Things Make Lunenburg, Canada Worthwhile

Lunenburg, on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, is a UNESCO maritime gem worth a day trip if you’re in the area. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can enjoy the experiences of a bygone era and some fabulous regional ice cream, among other delights. Located at the mouth of the LaHave River, it’s a National Historic District and winner of the Communities in Bloom most beautiful small town in Canada. I stopped by on my extended solo...

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10 Iconic Things to See in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Finding things to see in Philadelphia isn’t hard; deciding what you’ll do will be a challenge. Philadelphia is worth visiting because it’s, in many ways, the birthplace of the United States, where the founding fathers formed a new country. It’s also a UNESCO-designated World Heritage city. I spent several days rambling around during my nearly two-year road trip as a solo nomad, and each location in Philadelphia brought a new fascinating historical fact to add to my quickly increasing bank...

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Finding Energy of Teotihuacán Pyramids

Looking back, it was the Teotihuacán Pyramids’ energy that drew me to Mexico City. At first, I thought it was art and culture, but in the end, it turned out to be ancient energy as old as time. My path led me to the pyramids of Teotihuacán, a sacred ritual in a cave, and finally to a shaman behind the Pyramid of the Moon. Teotihuacán Pyramids Tour According to Aztec tradition, the sun, the moon, and the rest of the...

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Energy Meditation in a Cave Behind the Temple of the Moon

After touring the ancient city of Teotihuacán near Mexico City, my tour guide Alejandro invited us to his house behind the Pyramid of the Moon for an energy meditation. There were 12 of us gathered around drinking Pulque, an ancient drink made with corn and cacao, and talking about the energy of the pyramids when Alejandro made a proposition. “Would you like to go to a cave for meditation?” (This is part 2 of a three-part story. Read part one,...

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How to See the Monarch Butterflies Near Mexico City

Every autumn, the Monarch Butterfly migration takes place with millions of butterflies traveling over 3,000 miles from northeastern North America to spend the winter in the forests of southwestern Mexico. There are four preserves about two hours outside Mexico City, where visitors can see the butterflies high up in the mountain. Experiencing the migration of the Monarch Butterflies near Mexico City is something out of a dream and one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena in the world. It’s mind-bending...

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Visiting the Disappearing Xochimilco Floating Gardens

In Xochimilco, at least 25 colorful trajinera boats were stacked next to each other at the dock, and I needed to get to the one at the end. So, I jumped from boat to boat and tried not to fall into the water as I leapfrogged. Floating through the canals of Xochimilco on a trajinera is a cultural pastime, popular with tourists and Sunday favorite activity for locals. The once pristine canals and waterways were beloved by the likes of...