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Soufriere, St. Lucia: Soaking in a volcanic mud bath

Dunking myself in warm, scratchy mud was at the top of my list when I headed to the island of St. Lucia. It might seem counterproductive to take a bath in mud, but the effects on your skin are truly amazing! Soufriere is one of the world's only "drive-in" volcanoes, meaning exactly that. Instead of hiking up a volcano you can drive your car right up and into the volcano itself, parking the car and going by foot to get up close and personal. The drive to Soufriere is breathtaking, with the road winding through the mountains and giving you incredible views of the P[...]

Alberta, Canada

The Devonian Gardens Of Devon, Alberta

This might sound like a repeat post, like you've read the name Devonian Gardens somewhere around here before. And you did, right here. But there are two Devonian Gardens in Alberta, apparently. One nestled on the top floor of a shopping mall (which is a great escape from the winter blues) and one that is located just outside of Devon, AB that greatly exceeds the size of the one I've previously talked about. The Devonian Botanical Gardens have been around since 1959 and cover a whopping 240 acres. Whether you prefer flowers or plants, a space that is polished and m[...]

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Inside The Anne Frank House.

Amsterdam, the European city known exclusively for it's Red Light District of window girls in glowing lingerie and it's legalized marijuana and green cafes. In fact, Amsterdam is a beautiful city with much more to offer for those looking for something other than sex and drugs. Despite the city's beautiful canals and artistic squares, Amsterdam has a harrowing past. As a result of the Holocaust, about 80% of the Jewish population was murdered. Those that survived were often living their lives in fear, hiding in many non-Jewish homes. The Frank family, along with t[...]