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What To Do In Nova Scotia In The Winter
We are going to be honest, we don’t love Winter BUT we live in Canada so it is a reality we must face and try to enjoy! And to be honest – there is a lot to do here in the winter! There are outdoor adventures to be had galore including skiing and hiking and snowshoeing and snowmobiling! There are indoor adventures to be had as well including Axe Throwing and Escape rooms and more! Another fun thing to do in winter is a weekend or overnight getaway for a bit of a change of scenery including some great resorts and AirBnb’s you can discover! So while it is a…
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What To Do In Nova Scotia In The Fall
Fall is one of our favourite seasons and Nova Scotia has so much to offer during this time of year (all year actually but we might be biased). Join as we talk about all there is to see and do including seeing the beautiful foliage driving through this beautiful province but there is so much more! Nova Scotia’s harvest comes due at the end of summer which means Fall is full of fruits and veggies and apple picking and corn mazes! Fall is also the perfect time to hike in Nova Scotia because the summer heat has waned a bit and it is easier to enjoy getting out there and…
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Secret Nova Scotia & RVing NS
Alicia Simms joined us and we were thrilled! She was fun and funny and is a kick-ass female Nova Scotian entrepreneur by way of Newfoundland! Alicia owns several local businesses and is a very talented tattoo artist and she joined us to talk about her business “Secret Nova Scotia” – curated trips to some of Nova Scotia’s hidden gems including Tatamagouche! Another exciting 2021 adventure for Alicia and her partner Tyson was the opportunity to be discovered in their Instagram stories and offered the opportunity to explore Nova Scotia by RV for local television company Eastlink. Sounded like they had a great time and we cannot wait to tune in…
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Nova Scotia Hidden Gems You’ll Want To Check Out
Nova Scotia has so many great places to visit; everyone knows about Lunenburg, Peggy’s Cove and the Cabot Trail, but we have so many other great places to visit! Meggan and Jenn share their top hidden gems in Nova Scotia including places to stay, restaurants, hikes and more!
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Explore Like A Tourist HFX Challenge
Not sure about you all but we love a challenge here at the Travel Mug Podcast. That is why we were so excited to be joined by local influencer Kerra AuCoin Mansfield of KA Social Media where she was able to share with us her challenge for the summer of 2021, Explore Like A Tourist. Challengers were able to download a Halifax and Area curated list of places to visit and check off as you went. Summer of 2021 was another year of sticking close to home so it was a great way for Nova Scotia locals to get out and EXPLORE! Get the 2021 Challenge List Here We hope…
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Best Nova Scotia Breweries, Cideries and Distilleries
There’s booze in our travel mug! On this episode Meggan and Jenn chat about their fav Nova Scotian breweries, cideries, distilleries, etc! There certainly are a lot of places to drink here! With over 50 craft breweries alone in Nova Scotia plus various distilleries and cider companies, obviously we can’t cover every single spot, so these are just some of our stand outs so far.
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Fundy & Northumberland Shores of Nova Scotia
Today we chat about a little visited area of Nova Scotia (including by us)! Thanks to our listeners for their suggestions, we chat about things to do, eat and see in the Northumberland and Fundy Shores of Nova Scotia!
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Cape Breton Part 2: Sydney, Isle Madame, St. Peter’s, Louisbourg, Glace Bay & Iona
Cape Breton Island is so beautiful and unique, we had to do two episodes to cover it and we are sure there is even more to discuss! In part 2 we cover the largest town Sydney, as well as places to visit on the Eastern side of the island, including one of our favourites, the Fortress of Louisbourg Cape Breton is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, friendly people, good food and world-class hiking plus so much more! Join us as we talk about just some of the amazing sights to see and adventures you can have on what has been named the Top Island…
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Cape Breton Part 1: Cabot Trail, Inverness, Port Hood, Judique & Meat Cove
Cape Breton Island is so beautiful and unique, we had to do two episodes to cover it and we are sure there is even more to discuss! In part 1 we cover the famous Cabot Trail, Inverness, Port Hood, Judique and Meat Cove. There’s plenty of small towns to visit. Jenn traveled to Cape Breton and did some exploring in October of 2020 and well, we recommend making sure the things you want to see are open before you go, just trust us!
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Visiting Yarmouth, Acadian Shores, Digby & Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia
We continue to explore our beautiful province of Nova Scotia by taking you on a journey through what is locally known as our “French Shore” and into the harvest and winery rich Annapolis Valley. Want to visit an attraction named “Balancing Rock” or visit a village named Bear River? What about discovering one of approximately 12 wineries? Is cider more your thing? How about the Annapolis Cider Company? Are you a huge fan of scallops? We have those too! Listen in as we discuss all of this and most importantly, where you can find it all! Have your phone nearby to take notes or the old fashioned way – grab…
