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The Brand New Mellyboo Project

April 28, 2013

By now you’ve probably noticed that there have been some changes to The Mellyboo Project — some absolutely beautiful changes.  A huge thanks goes out to the wonderful Hannah of FurtherBound.com and her amazing coding genius of a boyfriend, Lee – they worked tirelessly to help create the new and improved Mellyboo Project and I [...]

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TBEX Tips: Ways of Getting Around Toronto

April 19, 2013

With TBEX Toronto just around the corner and flocks of travel bloggers and industry professionals making the trek to Canada’s largest city, learning about the different ways of getting around Toronto must be at the forefront of everybody’s minds. Here are some helpful hints regarding transportation for those who find themselves in Toronto, for TBEX [...]

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Why I Adore Travelling

April 18, 2013

As you can see from my website, I simply adore travelling. I am a keen traveller who loves nothing more than exploring different countries and immersing myself in diverse cultures. I can safely say that globe-trotting is one of the most exciting, thrilling and incredible things you can experience in life. Travelling allows you to [...]

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Big Island Beach Clean Up

April 3, 2013

It was supposed to be paradise, people are always dreaming of relaxing on the pristine beaches of Hawai’i.  Yet, I looked around, horrified at the mile-long stretch of beach a mere 7 miles from South Point on the Big Island of Hawai’i -what I saw in front of me painted a very different picture.  Everything [...]

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For the Love of Africa

March 29, 2013

I sat on the ridge of the monolithic, rust-colored sand dunes as I watched the sun rise up over the horizon.  In that moment I immediately felt the warm rays of the sun wash over my face, and smiled to myself, while in my head I could hear the beating of an African drum.  Watching [...]

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The Mellyboo Project on TV

March 20, 2013

I received the Facebook message from Jacqueline, a former co-worker of mine, shortly after returning to my hometown.  “Hey Mel!  Would you be interested in coming on the show and talking about your experiences traveling?”  And in an instant, my little blog, The Mellyboo Project, was going to be on TV. The show?  Daytime – [...]

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Celebrating 7 Inspiring Women

March 8, 2013

In honour of International Women’s Day I figured I would take the opportunity to honour some inspiring women who are either travelers themselves, or I’ve met while traveling. Kate Clarke Kate has been one of my best friends since 2005.  We went to university together, where she was already living half way across the country.  [...]

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Meet a Lion Conservation Volunteer: Rebecca Ophus

March 5, 2013

Rebecca arrived as a lion conservation volunteer during my 2nd week at Antelope Park and I had the opportunity to work alongside her for the majority of my last week volunteering with the African Lion and Environmental Research Trust (ALERT).  We spent much of the week laughing and joking as we worked alongside the beautiful [...]

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A Guide to the Hawaiian Islands

February 28, 2013

In December 2012, I happened to stumble upon a holiday to Hawaii on my way back to Canada after being abroad for the previous sixteen months.  Before nailing down the trip, I had perused flights to Hawaii online, and made the choice enjoy a two-week holiday in America’s favorite Island state, it was a matter [...]

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Getting My PADI Open Water Diver Certification – Take 2

February 26, 2013

After having dreamed about getting my PADI Open Water Diver certification for years, and getting so close – only to have a damn hurricane ruin my chances of completing the final dives – it took SEVEN years to finally cross off the bucket list item.  While I did take the opportunity to participate in various [...]

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