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  • Destinations
    • Asia-Pacific
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    • Europe
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    • Biking
    • Hiking
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    • Water sports
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22 Apr Photo journey along Maine’s rugged, beautiful coast

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We love Maine anytime, but especially in September. Summer vacationers are gone and the fall leaf peepers have not yet arrived. Join us on a...

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10 Apr Things to know before you visit New Zealand

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We’re fresh back from three weeks in New Zealand. What a beautiful country and hospitable people. Here are some of our key observations...

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08 Mar Planning for a big trip abroad? Use this checklist to help avoid a travel disaster

Posted at 05:56h in Travel prep, Travel security, Travel Tips by Martin & Libby Rose 2 Comments
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Planning for an extended trip doesn’t need to stress you out, especially if you are mindful of some key to-do items and get an early...

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Hiking essentials baby boomer active travel blog

14 Feb Test your national park IQ and discover your ranger name

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Based upon the popularity of our last national park quiz, we’ve developed another fun challenge. Take our quick national parks quiz and earn your new...

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27 Jan Hiking vacation checklist

Posted at 13:19h in Hiking, Safe + Healthy, Travel prep by Jim Tobalski 0 Comments
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After a hiking vacation when my wife and I forgot numerous supplies and equipment, we started a packing list and have kept refining it. Now...

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04 Jan What are the top 10 travel articles of 2018?

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Here are the top 10 travel articles of 2018 based on Wandering Rose Travels readers. We hope something might inspire your next journey....

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12 Nov Our funny driving misadventure in a foreign country

Posted at 10:59h in Europe, Travel Tips by Martin & Libby Rose 0 Comments
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Travel tips: 1. DO NOT follow the commands of your GPS if logic tells you it is wrong. 2. Smile and say hello to old...

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Tips for better fall leaf photos

23 Oct Tips to capture great fall photos

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How can I take better fall leaf photos? Wandering Rose Travels gets asked that a lot, and we've collected our top tips for you, along...

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25 Aug Cruise tips for skinflints

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My wife and I enjoy cruising. It’s a great way to sample islands and decide which ones we’d like to return to for a longer...

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Canada travel tips for active baby boomers

17 Jul 10 things to know before traveling to Canada

Posted at 15:19h in Canada, Travel prep by Martin & Libby Rose 0 Comments
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Planning a visit to Canada? We've got 10 great tips to help plan your visit including why a loonie is not a crazy person and...

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