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how to be a daredevil

How to be a Daredevil. Think like a travel writer.

by Candace Sampson

The definition of daredevil as provided by Webster’s is “recklessly and often ostentatiously daring”. I like that definition. It appeals to the bad-ass side of Life In Pleasantville, wherein I make popcorn for dinner and drink Sangria all night. I am nothing, if not, reckless and ostentatious. Truth be told, I’m really quite reserved but …

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Give Back When Traveling – A How To

by Candace Sampson

It’s fair to say that most of us want to give back when traveling. But how? When you visit someone’s home for dinner, you bring along a little something for the hostess. It is, after all, the polite thing to do when someone opens their doors to you and invites you into their personal space. …

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Peak Colours in Algonquin Park

The Best Places To Enjoy Fall Colours In Ontario

by Candace Sampson

It’s official. Sweater weather is here. As you put the flip flops away and prepare for the mesmerizing fall colours in Ontario, it’s time to plan some scenic trips. Don’t fret too much though, because if you live in Ontario, Mother Nature is about to get all dolled up for you and wow you with …

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clevelands house

Clevelands House – I Had The Time of My Life

by Candace Sampson

From the moment we arrived at Clevelands House in Muskoka I was humming Time of My Life. I couldn’t help it. Life needs a soundtrack, right? And this song is the perfect fit for Clevelands House. In case it’s not immediately obvious, it’s because Clevelands House reminds me of the family resort in Dirty Dancing …

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clevelands house kids

Clevelands House Kids

by Candace Sampson

by Ava Sampson Hello, today I will be talking about Clevelands House, which is a kid-friendly resort. Speaking of kid-friendly they have an AMAZING Kids Club from babies to teens, with so many activities that your kids will love so much! They will never want to leave. They will also love the floating water park …

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road trip with kids

Surviving a Road Trip with Kids

by Candace Sampson

When I was growing up, summer meant at least one road trip with my family. We lived 2.5 hours from the nearest airport and so most of our vacations involved a lot of driving and with five kids in the car, it was always an adventure. In retrospect, I mean. Now that we live several …

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Mayfield Falls Jamaica

Mayfield Falls Jamaica

by Candace Sampson

On our last trip to Jamaica, my husband and I were looking for something different to do. On previous trips we had visited Dunn’s River Falls and rafted on the Martha Brae and loved the experience. Jamaica’s interior is rich with natural wonder so we knew there had to be something new to try. We …

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tourist trap, worth visiting

Rick’s Cafe Jamaica – Iconic Tourist Trap

by Candace Sampson

If you’ve never been to Jamaica, at the very least you are familiar with a few of it’s gifts that are uniquely their own. Simply mention Jerk, Red Stripe, Reggae, Blue Mountain Coffee, or  Bob Marley  and people are whistling Three Little Birds and looking for their swimsuit. And chances are that long before they …

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