Seasons

Vacation Getaway: Mykonos, Greece

Posted on April 1, 2016 by RyanThomasWoods

For my 21st birthday last June, I decided to spend all my savings and spend my special week in the Greek Islands with one of my closest friends. I want to share how we decided to spend a week in paradise on a Student/Young Adult’s Budget. My friend from North America booked last minute tickets … Continue reading »

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Edinburgh, Scotland – Things to See and Do in 24 Hours/1 Day

Posted on February 25, 2016 by RyanThomasWoods

Being a frequent visitor (and admirer) of Edinburgh, I thought that I would be a lovely opportunity to take my mother and grandfather there. Unfortunately, we had a tight schedule to stick to and could only spend a full day in the beautiful old part of Edinburgh. Most travellers I come across either train to … Continue reading »

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My Top 10 Inspirational Travel Photographs

Posted on January 4, 2016 by RyanThomasWoods

Comment below letting me know what your favourite photograph was! 🙂

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Visiting Camden Market in London, England

Posted on November 11, 2015 by RyanThomasWoods

In my most recent trip to London, I went to the Camden Markets three times. It’s one of my most favourite places to go, and not just to shop, but to walk around. I would have to say that it is one of London’s hidden gems for tourists. Even the majority of my British friends … Continue reading »

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Visiting the Canadian Battlefields of Vimy Ridge in France

Posted on April 9, 2015 by RyanThomasWoods

Located just over 10km from Arras in France, the Canadian National Vimy Memorial (monument et parc commémoratifs du canada à vimy) is a MUST SEE for someone of any nationality to visit to get an insight on a significant part of Canadian history. The 250 acres of land where the Canadian National Vimy Memorial resides constitutes as a … Continue reading »

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Next Stop: Galway, Ireland

Posted on January 5, 2014 by RyanThomasWoods

~ Day 3 ~ Oh what an Irish night that was… For those that were there that night in Derry… Well, it’s our little secret! Lets just say too many Irish named shots (I.e. Irish car bomb, Irish flag, etc.)! But boy! What a night! We woke up… Not feeling that greatest but still up … Continue reading »

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Next Stop: The Giant Causeway & Derry, Northern Ireland

Posted on December 30, 2013 by RyanThomasWoods

~ Day 2 ~ After a restless and interesting night in Belfast, I woke up a but earlier then the others because I wanted to check out another place to visit in Belfast: Queens University. I go to Queens University back home in Canada, and it was extremely necessary that I went to visit my … Continue reading »

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Next Stop: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Posted on December 28, 2013 by RyanThomasWoods

So begins my 10 day tour of Ireland! ~ Day 1 ~ With Paddy Wagon Tours (which I highly recommend taking if you really want see a lot in Ireland in a short amount of time) we started our day by driving to Belfast, which is actually in Northern Ireland and the only part of … Continue reading »

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Paris for Tourists: 10 Things to Do and See in Paris, France

Posted on October 15, 2013 by RyanThomasWoods

Many of my international friends will be visiting Paris and have asked for my personal recommendations of things to do and see in short amount of time while in the city of love. Here are the following recommendations that I would suggest for people to make time to visit and experience; most of which are … Continue reading »

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Next Stop: Paris, France

Posted on September 26, 2013 by RyanThomasWoods

On the third night that Joey was in Leeds, we were sitting in my room, and I went over my bucket list. When I reached the bottom of the list (#33), I turned to Joey and I said: “Wanna go somewhere? Like fly to a different city?” and he said, “Let’s do it”. I pulled … Continue reading »

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