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Spooky Places To Visit Around The World
It is that time of year again, time for Haunted Houses and Corn Mazes and Ghost Walks to take their rightful place in the world! Halloween is just around the corner so we wanted to share with you, our listeners, some options for travel that add a bit of fright to your travels (if that is what you are into). Whether you want just a wee scare or whether you are wanting a truly eerie spot to go steeped in history – we have you covered! From Disney to Salem, Massachusetts – let us help you choose your next adventure!
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Should You Take The CAT Ferry to Maine?
Meggan is fresh off her experience taking the CAT ferry from Yarmouth to Bar Harbor, Maine, and back, but should YOU take it? The CAT ferry is a long debated service in Nova Scotia and Meggan shares her experience and opinion.
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Summer In Nova Scotia – What To Do & See
Summer is (in our opinion) the best season to explore Nova Scotia. The weather is nice, there are plenty of festivals going on and also plenty of indoor things to do if you want to beat the heat!
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Tips For Hiking & Back Country Camping
We were so lucky to be joined a second time by Deborah Peddle-Hann! She joined us again to talk about her new passion she picked up during the pandemic, back country hiking! She shares with us what you need to do to be prepared, what to expect, why she fell in love with this activity and shares resources you NEED to enjoy what can be a challenging physical activity. Her advice (and definitely ours too) start with small, shorter hikes and do your research about what it means to be truly prepared as a back country hiker!
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What To Do During Spring In Nova Scotia
Join us as we continue our Nova Scotia Season series and dive into all that Nova Scotia has to offer in the Spring! No matter what year or time of year you are listening, a lot of the events and happenings are yearly so you can use the tips for years to come! Whether it is the Bluenose Marathon, Burger Bash (burger week), hiking or the Apple Blossom Festival – there really is something for everyone! We hope to see you in Nova Scotia!
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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, hiking, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling! There are indoor adventures to be had as well, including axe-throwing, 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 cold and dreary time…
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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 the local television company Eastlink. Sounded like they had a great time, and we cannot wait to tune…
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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. The 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…
