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Everything You Need To Know About A Maligne Canyon Ice Walk

Post author:Wendy
Post published:March 22, 2023
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What Is The Maligne Canyon Ice Walk? In the heart of Alberta, Canada, is Jasper National Park, one of the country’s best known and most beloved destinations. Among Jasper’s most…

Planning The Perfect Trip to Quebec City

Post author:Wendy
Post published:June 17, 2018
Post category:Travel to Canada Canada
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For my friends on the East Coast, Quebec City is a popular destination. But for those of us on the West Coast, this city isn’t on our radar. When Californians…

Keeping It Local–Appreciating The Food Scene in Quebec

Post author:Wendy
Post published:May 22, 2018
Post category:Food Around the World Canada
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Cultivating, purchasing, and serving local food isn’t a new concept in the culinary world. In fact it’s been around for decades, many crediting Alice Waters with bringing it to the…

We’re Wendy and Jason Lee and we're Empty Nesters who love to travel. We're always eager to visit new countries, but we get just as excited to explore in our own backyard of Southern California.

Most of the time we travel as a couple, but when schedules permit, we also enjoy traveling as a family with our two grown children. And if friends or family can join us, that's even better!

When we travel we prioritize comfort--a nice hotel room, good food and wine, and great tours. This isn't always the cheapest option, so we've discovered plenty of travel hacks to make it possible.