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Are you connected to the tourism/travel/hospitality industries or travel media in any way? If so, please specify how (kindly include any relevant company names/Web sites!).: I write a blog for ToursByLocals, a Vancouver-based company that connects travelers with independent local guides in 99 countries around the world.

www.toursbylocals.com/blog

On which destinations & travel topics can you advise members especially well?: private guides, Canada (Albert and BC in particular), South East Asia, New Zealand and Australia, Western Europe

What destinations are you most interested in learning about?: Antarctica, Eastern Europe, Patagonia, South Africa

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Roadtripping With Children: How to Do It Without Losing Your Sanity or Sense of Adventure



As I started to plan our family’s big summer road trip yesterday, I recognised a giddy sensation I hadn’t felt in a while: it was the happy feeling I get whenever travel plans begin to…

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Posted on May 14, 2013 at 7:32am

Earth Day: 10 Habits to Greener Travel

Happy Earth Day! While it goes without saying that we should engage in environmentally sound practices every single day of the year, April 22nd is a good day to pause and evaluate our habits, and consider how our daily activities - and our vacations - affect the planet.…

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Posted on April 22, 2013 at 4:42pm

St. Petersburg, Russia: How to Make a "Grown-Up City" Fun for Kids

Our guide Elina was born and raised in downtown St. Petersburg, and is an Art History scholar, making her the perfect person to offer both a local's insight and academic's expertise. She's also a parent and has joined us today to offer advice on how to enjoy all of St. Petersburg's cultural…

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Posted on April 7, 2013 at 3:34pm — 3 Comments

Spring Festivals in Southern Europe

Has spring sprung yet where you live? Or perhaps you're in the Southern hemisphere, and summertime is easing its way into warm fall days. This "shoulder season" time tends to provide perfect traveling conditions in many parts of the world, when you can avoid the summertime crowds and heat, and the weather is just right for doing plenty of walking.…

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Posted on March 26, 2013 at 8:28am

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At 7:20pm on May 26, 2011, Maralyn D Hill said…: Welcome Sara to our IFWTWA group. You may want to check out www.IFWTWA.org and see if you think it would benefit you. We have many benefits and fun.

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