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Hola! Welcome to the Mexico 🇲🇽 & Canada 🇨🇦 Travel Blogs!

Bienvenidos! Welcome!

Here you will see all things Mexico & Canada! 

Guides for destinations and travelling in Mexico & Canada, hotel reviews, facts about Mexico and Canada.

You will read interesting reviews, tips and recommendations to help make your travels the most fun and smooth as possible!

Cave Restaurant in Playa Del Carmen

Cave Restaurant Alux- Playa Del Carmen

Have you ever eaten in a cave restaurant? It is an actual restaurant inside of a cave. This is actually a cenote and a cave that you can dine in with a full restaurant inside! If you have never been to Alux Restaurant and Lounge, I’m going to tell you everything that you need to know before you go!

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Dundas Christmas Festival - Dickens of a Christmas

Dundas Christmas Festival!

A Dickens of a Christmas. That is the name of the Dundas Christmas Festival.

It’s a cute town that has a feel-good Christmas vibe like one of those Hallmark movies!
Actually it really is! More on that later… 
I am going to share all about the yearly tradition of the Dundas Dickens of A Christmas Festival.

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Fun things to do in Playa Del Carmen

Fun Things To Do In Playa Del Carmen

Playa Del Carmen is a beautiful place to enjoy in Mexico! It’s visited by people from around the world every year!  It’s also a good place to visit if you’re looking for a party and good times! 
I am going to share some fun things to do in Playa Del Carmen to help make your trip even more awesome!

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Fun Spontaneous photos of day trips from Toronto

Fun Spontaneous Day trips from Toronto

Looking to get out of the busy city and do something a bit different or see somewhere new?
I have some fun last minute ideas for you.
This is my list of fun spontaneous day trips from Toronto here.

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Fun Fall Activities in Ontario

Fun Fall Activities in Ontario

Fall is such a wonderful time of year!
There are so many classically Canadian activities to do in the fall!
My plan is to inspire you to enjoy some of these fun fall activities in Ontario, Canada!

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Interesting Facts About Mexico

Interesting Facts About Mexico

As Mexico is the 13th largest country in the world, it is very diverse.
Mexico is so much more than beaches and tacos.
Here I am going to share a list of interesting facts about Mexico with you.

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16 Epic Things to do in Niagara Falls

16 Epic Things To Do in Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is pretty epic itself! There are so many amazing, interesting, and fun things to do there!
Here is my list of the most Epic activities to do in Niagara Falls, Canada.
As there are so many amazing things to do in Niagara Falls, this is part 1 of this series of epic activities in Niagara Falls.

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3rd Largest Monolith in the World

3rd Largest Monolith in the world!

The 3rd largest monolith in the world is in Mexico! Bernal, Querataro, Mexico, to be specific. Here you will learn everything you need to know about this monolith, including information to help you climb it safely, and how to prepare.

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The Best Natural Attractions in Ontario

The Best Natural Attractions in Ontario

Ontario, Canada has so much diverse natural beauty!
There are so many natural attractions that are worth visiting!
There are even 4 UNESCO sites in Ontario!
I am going to share some of the best natural attractions in Ontario here!

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Beaches in Huatulco

Beaches in Huatulco!

Looking for some beach time in Huatulco? Maybe you’re in Huatulco now, or you’re headed there.
There were 2 beaches that I really enjoyed while I was in Huatulco, Mexico.  I  would like to share these beaches with you!

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Release a Baby Sea Turtle

Release a Baby Sea Turtle

This seemed like such an amazing experience that I couldn’t pass up!

I love turtles 🐢  and watching them go free into the ocean… How beautiful! 🥰

It was one of the most beautiful experiences ever!! I loved it!!

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Ultimate Guide to the Puerto Vallarta Boardwalk

Ultimate Guide to Puerto Vallarta Boardwalk

The Puerto Vallarta boardwalk is awesome!! I love it and I want to share it with you! So, here is my ultimate guide to enjoying and exploring the malecon in Puerto Vallarta.

The word in Spanish for the boardwalk is the ‘malecon’.

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Niagara Falls - Clifton Hill Attractions

Niagara Falls- Clifton Hill Attractions

Heading to Niagara Falls to see the Clifton Hill Attractions? When you look at the pictures, or maybe you went before there are so many attractions on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls.  It can be hard to figure out which ones to go to.  
I am going to highlight some of the most interesting and unique attractions on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls, Canada. 

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Fall Colours in Southern, Ontario

Fall Colours in Southern Ontario, Canada

Have you see the fall in Southern Ontario, Canada?

So, I have had some of my readers ask about the fall time in Canada.
The trees, the colours, the leaves… if you’ve never experienced it before- check this out! It’s so amazing – the leaves look like they are painted I’ve heard some people say before.

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Corn Maze and Fall Farm in Ontario

Corn Maze & Fall Farm in Ontario

Have you ever been to a corn maze? Are you looking to go to a corn maze in Southern Ontario, Canada?

This is definitely a fall tradition for many in Canada, that along with going to a pumpkin patch!  All that fall farm fun stuff!

Well, I have a place for you!

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Beachfront Hotel in Puerto Vallarta

Beachfront Hotel in Puerto Vallarta

Are you trying to decide where to stay for your vacation in Puerto Vallarta? You know you want a beachfront hotel, but you’re not sure which one…

If your checklist includes: great location by the beach, clean, safe, and very nice, then I have the perfect place for you!

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Longest Suspension Bridge in the World

Longest Suspension Bridge in the World!

Who wants to cross the longest suspension bridge in the world??

If you are all about that type of adventure, I bet you’re wondering where it is…

Well, I crossed it! I think I held my breathe for half of it, the first time, but I crossed it!  Twice!!

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8 Free things to do in Puerto Vallarta

8 FREE things to do in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Are you planning your vacation to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?

Vacations can be expensive, food, drinks, excursions, souvenirs, gifts… I could go on and on…

Looking for some FREE things to do while in Puerto Vallarta?? Looking to save some cash while vacationing in Mexico??

I am going to share 8 free things to do in Puerto Vallarta.

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Top 5 Reasons to Visit Windsor, Ontario

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Windsor

Are you looking for a weekend getaway?

I have the perfect place for you!

It’s by the water, relaxed, fun, and very beautiful!

It’s Windsor! I bet you are asking why Windsor? Maybe you don’t know too much about Windsor…

Before the weekend that my husband and I spent there, we didn’t know too much about it either.

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Top 9 Things to Bring to the Beach

Top 9 things to bring to the beach!

So, you love the beach! 🏖️ Me too! Have you ever planned to stay for a couple hours, but you end up there into the evening or night?

Sometimes we get so swept away in enjoying the beach, that we stay way longer than we thought we would.  This is when we wish we had some specific things with us to make us more comfortable.

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