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At Grownup Travels, we believe in the kind of travel where you bring home stories, not souvenirs. We are up for adventures with rough edges but soft landings, accommodations that are unique or boutique, and the kind of cultural experiences that make your travels truly memorable. Read some of our latest articles below, scroll down to browse a destination that interests you, or visit our photo galleries that are sure to fuel your wanderlust.
Cruise Pros and Cons Aboard a ‘Mega Ship’
It’s hard not to be intrigued by the sheer size and amenities offered on a 227,000-ton cruise ship like Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas. From the spectacular water theatre show rivalling the likes of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘O’ show in Las Vegas, to the 8-story open-air atrium known as Central Park, it’s almost impossible to believe that you’re actually on a floating vessel when you step aboard this behemoth.
An Introduction to the Camino de Santiago routes
As many of you have expressed interest in the Camino de Santiago (a network of walking routes in Europe that lead pilgrims to the shrine of the apostle Saint James in Santiago de Compostela, Spain), we invited travel and lifestyle writer Rebecca Brown (who has walked...
ZimArt Gallery: Shona sculptures from Zimbabwe in Ontario’s Kawarthas
Two hours from Toronto in an area known more for its lakes than its culture lies an outdoor art gallery with more than 500 pieces of Zimbabwean stone sculptures. That place is ZimArt near Rice Lake, a unique sculpture garden/gallery that just may contain the most comprehensive collection of Shona sculpture in Canada. What, you might wonder,
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