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We #travel the #world and show you the best places to see. We seek out #whitesand #beaches , #turquoisewater , and we #hike #mountains and #explore big and small #cities #worldwide. Let us #inspire you to make memorable moments on #relaxing #vacations .

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Hierve El Agua are limestone deposits over an existing cliff that have been deposited from warm freshwater springs over thousands of years. And now it looks like frozen waterfalls. How did you like it? backpackandsnorkel.c...

06.10.2025 16:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bhojan Griha in #Kathmandu , #Nepal , specializes in traditional dishes from the Newar community๏ฟฝs rich culinary traditions. Absolutely do not miss the live cultural performancessuch as folk music and dance. backpackandsnorkel.c...

06.10.2025 15:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Have you ever traveled to a new place and you instantly knew it was your Personal #Paradise ? This happened to us with Isla Mujeres. Check out my blog to see what got us hooked. Have you been there?
#Travel #traveltribe #BUCKETLIST #Mexico backpackandsnorkel.c...

06.10.2025 14:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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High on Anadu Hill overlooking the serene waters of Phewa Lake, the World Peace Pagoda is one of the most iconic landmarks in #Pokhara , #Nepal . Have you been here and how did you like it? backpackandsnorkel.c...

06.10.2025 13:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Christchurch in New Zealand is important for the exploration of #Antarctica . The International Antarctic Centre is a base facility for Antarctica exploration and it has a very good museum. #NewZealand backpackandsnorkel.c...

06.10.2025 11:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ginza is #Tokyo 's most popular upmarket shopping, dining and entertainment district. Chuo Dori, is considered to be one of the most expensive, elegant and luxurious shopping streets in the world. After dark, the area develops into a sea of lights. backpackandsnorkel.c...

06.10.2025 01:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Vermont Teddy Bear Company in Shelbourne, VT in known for handmade Teddy Bears with a lifetime warranty and you can tour their factory. Dr. Nancy, the Doctor on staff, can heal broken bears 99% of the time. backpackandsnorkel.c...

06.10.2025 00:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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One of the things we enjoyed most on the Aran Islands is a sunset walk near the beach. The green rolling hills will slowly change towards orange and the shades of the stone fences will grow larger. #AranIslands #InisMor #Ireland backpackandsnorkel.c...

05.10.2025 23:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hillman State Park outside Pittsburgh is largely undeveloped. The Wetland Trail goes through grasslands. Go in July/August for many wild flowers and 400ft of blackberry bushes - yummy. backpackandsnorkel.c...

05.10.2025 22:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Guadeloupe has beautiful beaches and lots of historic sites. It belongs to France, so they speak French and use the Euro. Don't worry. Tourism is big here and many speak English. Some vendors even accept US dollars.
#Travel #cruise #beach backpackandsnorkel.c...

05.10.2025 20:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The main attraction of Round Hill Park outside Pittsburgh is the modern working demonstration farm. There are pigs, horses, sheep, goats, rabbits, chicken and so on that you and your kids can visit and interact with. backpackandsnorkel.c...

05.10.2025 16:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#CaboSanLucas white sand #beaches , its famous arch and almost guaranteed #sunshine make it a perfect #vacation #destination.
Check out my #travel blog for the best things to see and do in #loscabos .
What are your favorite places? backpackandsnorkel.c...

05.10.2025 15:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Did you know Antigua has 365 beaches? You could vacation here for a year and visit one beach per day or maybe one week or just for 1 day. Check out my blog to see the best things to see and do:
#Travel #cruise #beach #BUCKETLIST #TravelBlog backpackandsnorkel.c...

05.10.2025 14:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The incredibly #turquoise waters, deserted white sand #beaches and the great #snorkeling of the Cook Islands in the South Pacific are calling you . Will you answer for a #vacation in #paradise? Have you been there and how did you like it? backpackandsnorkel.c...

05.10.2025 13:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is an instagrammable place where you cross a rope bridge over dangerous terrain and hope the wind will not blow you off. Well, it is not that dangerous...really. #NorthernIreland backpackandsnorkel.c...

05.10.2025 11:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Temae Beach is the best #beach on #Moorea . It is a 3,000 ft (900 m) long and has excellent #snorkeling with lots of #colorful #fish and colorful and healthy #corals. This was our favorite beach on Moorea. How did you like it? backpackandsnorkel.c...

05.10.2025 01:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Decheling Garden Restaurant is a charming garden restaurant serves high quality Tibetan, Bhutanese, and #Nepal i dishes, and has a good selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We loved it - what did you think? backpackandsnorkel.c...

05.10.2025 00:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cathedral Cove is one of the most instagrammable places in New Zealand. It is only one stop on a scenic boat ride in #Hahei. #CathedralCove #NewZealand backpackandsnorkel.c...

04.10.2025 23:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are you up for an exciting activity that will have you laughing all the way? If so, then try #Zorb #Rotorua in New Zealand where you roll down a hill in a partly water filled transparent plastic ball. We found it to be Super-Fun! #NewZealand backpackandsnorkel.c...

04.10.2025 22:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Shelburne Museum was founded in 1947 by Electra Havemeyer Webb. She sought to create "an educational project, varied and alive" by displaying American folk art in a village with historic New England architecture. backpackandsnorkel.c...

04.10.2025 20:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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St. Maarten is a popular destination for cruise ships and snowbirds. It has fabulous white sand beaches (some are clothes optional) and unbelievably turquoise waters. What do you like best? backpackandsnorkel.c...

04.10.2025 16:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Otumuheke Stream in #Taupo in New Zealand is a historical #Maori bathing and meeting place where a small hot stream flows into the #Waikato River. A nice place to #relax . #NewZealand backpackandsnorkel.c...

04.10.2025 15:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle is very walkable and many attractions are within walking distance from each other. This self-guided walking tour covers the highlights in architecture, history and culture.
#Pittsburgh backpackandsnorkel.c...

04.10.2025 14:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The #lagoon tour in #BoraBora was the best in French #Polynesia. We learned how to weave hats from #coconut leaves, saw fantastic spots to #swim and #snorkel with lots of #sharks , #stingrays and #colorful #fish and #corals . backpackandsnorkel.c...

04.10.2025 13:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Hobbit books have catapulted Hobbiton to one of the absolute must-see attractions in New Zealand. And rightfully so - we absolutely loved it. Have you been to Hobbiton? #NewZealand backpackandsnorkel.c...

04.10.2025 11:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Kayaking the #aitutaki #lagoon is fun. You can enjoy the unbelievably #turquoise waters and paddle to some deserted sandbanks where there is only you and #paradise. backpackandsnorkel.c...

04.10.2025 01:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Kilkenny Castle in Ireland started out as a wooden castle in 1173and was transformed to a chateau in 1661 and abandoned in 1935. The castle is beautifully restored and definitely worth a visit. #KilkennyCastle #Ireland backpackandsnorkel.c...

04.10.2025 00:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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White Oak Park outside Pittsburgh has one blazed hiking trail which is a 2.5 mile moderately difficult trail that is nice to hike but you need a description if you don't want to get lost. I provide it here: backpackandsnorkel.c...

03.10.2025 23:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Temae Beach is the best #beach on #Moorea . It is a 3,000 ft (900 m) long and has excellent #snorkeling with lots of #colorful #fish and colorful and healthy #corals. This was our favorite beach on Moorea. How did you like it? backpackandsnorkel.c...

03.10.2025 22:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Vermont is the 50th state in the USA that I have vacationed in. In summer, you will see endless green pastures, cattle and hills while in fall, spectacular foliage dominates and in winter, skiing is the name of the game.
Learn more here: backpackandsnorkel.c...

03.10.2025 20:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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