Research for a new documentary project gave us the opportunity this past Spring to spend an afternoon in Normandy, France with …
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On the Go Mindfulness Activities
To those of us not really familiar with meditating techniques, it appears to be somewhat of a powerful tool that requires a …
Bürgenstock Resort – a Pampered Swiss Escape
One of the things that the past 6-years has taught me is that caring for and pampering ourselves from time to time is not a …
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Sandboarding Atacama Desert in Chile – from Alex’s Adventure Diaries
My thighs burn as I trudge up the steep sand dune and squint into the blaring sun. Mimicking Mads, I hold my board across my …
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Mendrisiotto – a Swiss Gem, Where Prehistoric and Medieval History Meet Art, Wine and Culinary Delights
In planning my recent trip to Switzerland, much to the surprise of travel experts, I wanted to plan the trip around a visit to …
Celebrating Swiss National Day in Canada
For those of you that follow our adventures across social media platforms, you might have guessed that I was fortunate enough to …
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Work, Travel, and Create – Torres Opens Applications For “Best Job Ever” – Remoter Ambassador
Screaming "yes, yeS, yES, YES!!!" as I read the opening responsibility to be Torre's Remoter Ambassador! If you’re passionate …
Paso de Jama, Chilean Border Crossing to Argentina – from Alex’s Adventure Diaries
The barren border crossing building at Paso de Jama, between Chile and Argentina in the Andes, has a distinct lack of noise as …
Mountain Biking Death Road, Bolivia – from Alex’s Adventure Diaries
What Did I Get Myself Into!?! I see a few rocks falling down the mountainside towards me and my heart rate picks up speed. I …
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A Taste of Guatemala
Everybody knows that grandmothers like to feed you. They say, "you're too skinny," and stuff you 'till you literally can't stomach …