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Taking a Break

November 1, 2018November 13, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

I'll be honest with you: I'm a bit worn out. Ok, I'm quite exhausted. My life is a constant go-go-go-go-go, and something has to give. I love sharing my work, but I feel like I've been taking too much on lately, so I have decided to take a much-needed break.…

Secret Moab Hike

January 25, 2017October 10, 2017 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Finally! I'm getting back to the posts on our amazing desert road trip! Sorry for the hiatus. When we were in Mesa Verde, my dad got into a conversation with one of the employees (as he is wont to do), discussing our upcoming plans. When she expressed her love and…

Grouse Mountain

September 28, 2016 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

While somewhat a tourist attraction, if you find yourself in Vancouver, you'll want to check out the views from atop Grouse Mountain. (more…)

Capilano

September 21, 2016 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

If you find yourself in Vancouver B.C., chances are, you'll wind up checking out the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. To be frank, this is a tourist attraction (which I tend to shun). However, this was interesting enough to draw us in, and the resulting verdict was that it was worth…

Steam Clock

September 14, 2016 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

If you're anything like me, a little child still resides in your heart, excited to pop out when the world manages to amaze an experienced and jaded mind. This child oohs and aahs at simple mechanics and perfect patterns, tiny memories of less complicated times. (more…)

Stanley Park

September 7, 2016October 7, 2017 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

One of the highlights of our brief jaunt in Vancouver was Stanley Park, a vast, 1001-acre public park that dominates the peninsula north of downtown Vancouver. It's mostly old, dense forest (many trees are hundreds of years old), and it features bike paths and trails spidering throughout. It's understandably a popular…

Welcome to Vancouver!

August 31, 2016 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Overall, we found Vancouver B.C. to be a very welcoming city. After all, it appeared to have more tourists than residents, spanning the entire globe. And it was quite the destination for Canada Day celebrations. (more…)

Canada Day – A 4th of July Celebration

August 24, 2016July 1, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

We took advantage of the long 4th weekend to knock out a trip we've been wanting to do for a while: Vancouver, B.C. What better way to celebrate an American holiday than to go out of the country? (more…)

Lady in Red

August 22, 2016 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

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Hawaii: Wrapping Up

August 10, 2016October 10, 2017 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

For those who have been getting tired of all the Hawaii posts, I have good news! I should have only one more post on it next week to wrap up our last day there. For those who love all things Hawaii and can't get enough, I have good news! I…

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