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7 Reasons Why I Hate Las Vegas

by David Webb on January 24, 2012

Las Vegas, Nevada — home to good times and great memories. Or is it…?

In This Las Vegas Article You Will Discover:

What’s Not Fun About Las Vegas
The People You’ll Meet in Sin City
Pitfalls To Watch Out For
And More!

Let me start by saying Las Vegas, Nevada, is home to wonderful restaurants, fun bars and lounges, amazing …

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My 7 Links — Posts You May Not Know About

by David Webb on October 20, 2011

Across and Abroad.com is finally joining in with the rest of the travel-blogosphere with a special list of 7 posts!

In This Travel Article You Will Discover:

My Most Beautiful Post
My Most Popular Post
My Most Controversial Post
And more!

It’s been almost two months since I was nominated by Dreamalittledream.ca to join in the fun and try to …

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Dawson City, Yukon — The Technicolor Time Machine

by David Webb October 10, 2011

Dawson City, Yukon, may just be Canada’s most unique town

In This Dawson City Article you Will Discover:

Why you Should Visit Dawson
What The Sourtoe Cocktail Is
And More!

Dusty and dirty, much about Dawson City is unchanged since the Gold Rush spawned this northern hamlet. There are still clay roads, which turn alternately to choking dust storms in …

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Montreal: 3 Tips To Know Before You Go

by David Webb September 26, 2011

Heading to la Belle Province? If you plan on making a stop in Montreal, Quebec, here are 3 great tips to make your stay the best it can be

In This Montreal Article You Will Discover:

French Language Survival Guide
The Best Way to See the City
How to Put A Smile on Locals’ Faces

Quebec is simply lovely. A …

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The Best Restaurants in Edmonton, Alberta

by David Webb August 29, 2011

Dining Out In Edmonton — check out this Top 10 List of Edmonton restaurants usually reserved for locals:

In This Restaurant Article You Will Discover:

Where to Have a Great Cinnamon Bun
Canada’s Best Cup of Coffee
Asian Fusion At Its Finest
And More!

Edmonton is Alberta’s gateway to the north and is full of visitors all year round, whether they …

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Pedal Power on Montreal

by David Webb July 25, 2011

A grab-and-go bicycle tour of Montreal, Quebec, is the best way to see the city

In This Montreal Tourism Article You Will Discover:

How To Best Get Around Montreal
The Nature of The Bixi Bike
Top Spots To Visit

A short, unexpected summer shower washes sweat from the brows of Montrealers reeling from 30-degrees-plus temperatures and 60 per cent humidity. …

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5 All-Canadian Sports To Try This Summer

by David Webb July 18, 2011

Looking for a new way to take advantage of the summer weather in Canada? Read on:

In This Sports & Recreation Article You Will Discover:

Top Recreation Spots in Canada
Unknown Gems To Check Out
How, Where & Why For Top Activities
And More!

Canadians love to take advantage of their all-too-short summer. Getting outside in summer is our unofficial …

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Summer Roadtrips Part 3: British Columbia/Yukon’s Alaska Highway

by David Webb July 4, 2011

Looking for a great summer roadtrip in The Yukon-British Columbia? Here’s Part 3 of my three-part series on Great Summer Roadtrips - The Alaska Highway (Hwy 1 – Partial)

In This Roadtrip Article You Will Discover:

Directions for the North-South Canadian Alaska Highway
Sights to See Along the Way
Travel Advice & Stops to Make
And More

The Alaska Highway (Highway …

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Summer Roadtrips Part 2: The Yukon Territory’s North Klondike Highway

by David Webb June 27, 2011

Looking for a great summer roadtrip in The Yukon? Here’s Part 2 of my three-part series on Great Summer Roadtrips - The North Klondike Highway (Hwy 2)

In This Roadtrip Article You Will Discover:

Directions for the North Klondike Highway
Sights to See Along the Way
Travel Advice & Stops to Make
And More

The North Klondike Highway (Hwy 2)

Start …

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Summer Roadtrips Part 1: British Columbia’s Stewart-Cassiar Highway

by David Webb June 20, 2011

Looking for a great summer roadtrip in British Columbia? Here’s Part 1 of my three-part series on Great Summer Roadtrips - The Stewart-Cassiar Highway (Hwy 37)

In This Roadtrip Article You Will Discover:

Directions for the Stewart-Cassiar Highway
Sights to See Along the Way
Travel Advice & Stops to Make
And More

The Stewart-Cassiar Highway (Hwy 37)

Start Point: Kitwanga, BC…

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4 Things I Learned at TBEX 11

by David Webb June 13, 2011

TBEX ’11 — the annual convention of all things travel blog — took place in Vancouver, British Columbia, last weekend. If you weren’t able to make it, here is my rundown:

In This Travel Blog Article You Will Discover:

Top Points At TBEX ‘11
Whether You Should Attend TBEX ‘12
And More!

Kim Mance’s TBEX is quite the event. Held …

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Yoga Poses For Travellers

by David Webb June 9, 2011

Long-haul air travel is painful business — here are yoga poses every airplane passenger should know

In This Yoga Article You Will Discover:

Poses For Before Your Flight
Close Quarters Stretching
After-Flight Yoga

Yoga has physical, mental and spiritual benefits too numerous to mention. Hey, there’s a reason it’s been practiced for more than 2,000 years, right? For those of …

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TBEX 11 Special: Whale Watching on Vancouver Island

by David Webb May 31, 2011

Travel Bloggers at TBEX ‘11 & Vancouver Visitors: visit Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and experience whale watching at its finest

In This Whale Watching Article You Will Discover:

The Best Operators in Campbell River
Where to Watch Whales on the West Coast
Victoria’s Wildlife Tour Operators
And More

When a wandering grey whale swum into Vancouver’s False Creek in May …

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4 Reasons NOT To Take A Photo

by David Webb May 18, 2011

Here’s when NOT to shoot: four reasons why travellers need to put away their cameras and stop taking photos

In This Photography Article You Will Discover

An Argument Against Photography
How To Get More Out Of Your Travels
What Memories Are Made Of

I’m a shutterbug. In the past few years alone, I’ve amassed a photo library of more than …

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3 Surf Beaches You Must Visit

by David Webb April 29, 2011

Surf’s up — worldwide. All you need to experience Nirvana is a steady break, a board and the courage to try. To get you started, here are three surfing beaches you must visit:

In This Surfing Article You Will Discover:

Canada’s Best Surf Beach
Accessible Tropical Surfing
An Awesome Pacific Isle Break

Surfing is the greatest sport ever devised by …

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Three Meals In Las Vegas: Part 2

by David Webb April 15, 2011

Still hungry? Las Vegas, Nevada, is one of the world’s fine culinary destinations — here are three meals, again, to help fuel your all-night, all-day, Sin City party vacation