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  • If you like to cycle, you may have heard of the Giro d'Italia - it's an epic 21-day Grand Tour cycling stage race that takes place mainly in Italy, ‪between May 11 and June 2, 2019‬. The route covers almost 3,600 KM in various parts of Italy, including my favourite, the mountain stages. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A few years ago, I stayed at Hotel La Perla in Corva, Italy and joined InGamba to ride a few of the same mountain stages that pro cyclists ride during the Giro. In this photo, I was on my way up the Passo Pordoi, at 2,239m the summit of the Pordoi is the second-highest paved mountain pass in the Italian Dolomites after the Passo Sella. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unfortunately, I'm not in Italy this month, but I'll ride some of Giro d'Italia routes with the Rouvy indoor cycling training app. Rouvy (@gorouvy) allows cyclists with a bike and a trainer to select courses, including augmented reality routes, all over the world. It's a fantastic way to ride indoors. And during the 2019 Giro d´Italia, Rouvy are running an Elite Giro Cycling Challenge. Riders completing the Stelvio, Passo Gavia, Arraba - Pordoi, and Passo Giau routes indoors using Rouvy are eligible to win prizes. You can learn all about it on the Rouvy website. (‪https://rouvy.com/en/challenges/detail/110‬) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Do you like to cycle?
  • Have you heard of llama trekking? We tried it for the first time when we vacationed in Vorarlberg, Austria. Originally from South America, llama's are well-suited to Vorarlberg's mountainous regions. Here you can hike with eager, fuzzy-furred, four-legged companions year-round. Our expert guide (Horst) showed us some gorgeous summer trails. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ Visit the Vorarlberg Tourism website (https://www.vorarlberg.travel/en/) to learn about this beautiful part of Austria and llama trekking opportunities. Or pop over to Luxe Travel Family (link in profile) and enter Austria in the search window to read about llama trekking and more recommended experiences. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #llama #VisitVorarlberg #llamatrekking #llamalover #animalsofinstagram #lppathfinders #luxetravelfamily #familytravel #adventurelife #lifeofadventure #mountains #alps #uncommontravel #beautifuldestinations #neverstopexploring #luxurytravel #mymontafon #myvorarlberg #VisitAustria ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • I love to book food tours when I travel - it' a great way to discover fantastic places to eat like a local, explore new neighborhoods, and experience a destination's food culture. I have never been inspired to take a food tour in Victoria, B.C. (my hometown) until last week. Claudia was visiting from Vancouver, and we signed up for A Taste of Victoria Food Tours. I figured it would be fun for Claudia and I'm always hungry so win-win, right? Well, I enjoyed all of the delicious food and drinks (mid-tour matcha lemonade and a beer finale), and I learnt a few things about my hometown. Do you like to book food tours when you travel? Have you ever taken a food tour in your hometown?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • I've been exploring Victoria and the nearby Cowichan Valley with Claudia, a girlfriend from Vancouver, B.C. You can find and follow her on IG (@thetravellingmom). ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ After meeting over espresso in Victoria, we started up the Malahat Highway and stopped for brunch at Malahat Chalet. I can't believe I've been driving by this restaurant for years! The views over Finlayson Arm and Vancouver Island are impressive, and the food is fresh and delicious. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've stayed at the luxurious Blue Grouse Winery Grouse House and wanted to share this gorgeous spot (and fantastic wines) with Claudia. After travelling to the Cowichan Valley, we toured, tasted, and spent the night on the 65-acre Blue Grouse estate winery. Click the link in my profile to visit Luxe Travel Family & learn more about Blue Grouse Grouse House. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you tried wine from British Columbia's Cowichan Valley? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Aloha from Hawaii’s Big Island. This island represents almost 63% of the state of Hawaii’s total land mass, so there are lots of places to visit. The Mauna Kea Beach Resort is one of our favourite places to stay on the Big Island. While the pool is lovely, the beach is incredible - it’s the best on the Big Island. Click the link in my profile to learn more about the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Have you been to Hawaii’s Big Island? #maunakeamoments #maunakeabeachhotel #hawaii #lppathfinders #FodorsGoList
  • Last week I spent a few days at @TrekTravel ride camp in Solvang, California. Located about an hour from Santa Barbara, Solvang is known for its Danish architecture, bakeries, and wine tasting. The quiet country roads, beautiful bikes, and attentive support from our awesome guides made for a smooth transition from training indoors to riding outside. Hope to see you next February #California! #TrekTravel #TheWorldCalls #trektravelridecamp
  • Bhutan's fabled Tiger's Nest Monastery clings to cliff 3000 feet above the valley floor. At over 10,000 feet above sea level, reaching Tiger's Nest requires a steady two-hour climb before crossing a bridge and ascending stone steps to the ancient monastery. First constructed in 1692 to commemorate a series of events that brought Buddhism to Bhutan, Tiger's Nest is considered to be Bhutan's holiest site. • Our family trek to Tiger's Nest was literally and figuratively one of the highlights of our recent trip to Bhutan. Are you interested in visiting Bhutan and hiking to Tiger's Nest? #Bhutan #Taktshang #monastery #Buddhism #himalayas #mountain #HappinessIsAPlace #Bhutantravel #Bhuddhist
  • Happy New Year! Wishing you and your loved ones abundance, peace, and wellness in 2019. Let’s make this the year of #kindness ❤️ #COMOHotels #COMOUmaParo #happynewyear2019 #happynewyear #TourismBhutan #happinessisaplace
  • G I V I N G We are so grateful to be able to give back this holiday season. Thank you so much @comohotels Uma Paro for your assistance and generosity. Today we visited a remote monastery in Bhutan and helped distribute warm coats, slippers, and cake from Como Uma Paro as well as art supplies, paper, and pencils we brought with us from Canada. #grateful #Bhutan #COMOHotels #COMOUmaParo #buddhism #fullheart #familytravel #luxetravelfamily #paro #monastery #gratitude #travelwithkids #giving #bhutantravel #bhutan_ig #happinessisaplace

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