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Heritage Travel: Discovering the Past

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Julia Schertzer

Where are you from? The question is posed hundreds of times; your answer changes often. When people ask where I was born, I say Ontario. But I feel like I am more “from” Vancouver, because I have lived here for … Continue reading →

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Work and the Road

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Julia Schertzer

With the advent of mobile devices becoming smaller and smarter, it can be tempting to bring your work everywhere you go. Why not answer emails on your iPhone while riding the bus? Why not bring your tablet to a lunch … Continue reading →

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Train Travel

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Julia Schertzer

Traveling by train is a mode of transport that seems romantic and fun. When one thinks of rail travel, one evokes movie images, like the Hogwarts train sailing through the hills of the English countryside, or the Polar Express as … Continue reading →

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Traveling with Allergies

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Julia Schertzer

I am thrilled to write this week’s Travel Talk on Twitter topic because it is something very close to my heart; traveling with allergies. I have many food allergies. I am allergic to peanuts, cashews, pistachios, lentils, and some peas. However, … Continue reading →

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How to Stay Fit and Healthy While Traveling

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Julia Schertzer

Personal health and fitness is important for many people. They may incorporate health and fitness into their daily routine; going to the gym before or after work, bringing healthy snacks to work to avoid the vending machine, or doing active … Continue reading →

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