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Canada, Ontario

Toronto Ahoy!

Catherine Sweeney
June 28, 2012

Who doesn’t enjoy a boat ride on Toronto Harbour a glorious sunny day? How About a Tour Boat on Toronto Harbour? As I was exploring Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre, I noticed tour boats docked at the pier. Sometimes, boat tours and even those hop-on hop-off bus tours can be the right…

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Canada, Ontario

See the World in Toronto

Catherine Sweeney
June 26, 2012

I started out one morning on a walk to the Toronto waterfront and I ended up exploring the world. The world according to Toronto Harbourfront Centre’s summer slogan, “The World in One Place”, that is. The 10-acre site on the waterfront boasts of being “.. every woman. And every man.…

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Art and Architecture, canada, toronto
Canada, Ontario

Two Colorful Toronto Neighborhoods

Catherine Sweeney
June 21, 2012

Take a walk with me through two of Toronto’s most colorful neighborhoods, Chinatown and Kensington Market.

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Art and Architecture, canada, toronto
Attractions, Canada, History, Museums, Memorials & Landmarks, Ontario

Featured Museum: All About Shoes in Toronto

Catherine Sweeney
June 19, 2012

Riding the trolley from Kensington Market to Bloor Street in Toronto last week, I was headed for the Bata Shoe Museum without any definite idea about what to expect. So I was quite surprised when I saw size of the building and then discovered the extent of the collection inside.

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British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver

Vancouver Views

Catherine Sweeney
June 14, 2012

Views of photogenic Vancouver

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Canada, USA

Travels with Mom: Bloggers share their memories

Catherine Sweeney
May 8, 2012
Travels with Mom: Bloggers share their memories

My love for travel was inspired by my mother as she and my dad took our family on long road trips throughout North America when I was growing up. In honor of Mother’s Day, I’ve asked some of my blogger friends to share their special memories of traveling with their moms.

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Mother's Day
Attractions, Canada, New York, Ontario, Parks & Recreation, USA

Chilly Scenes of Niagara Falls in Winter

Catherine Sweeney
March 15, 2012

The natural beauty of Niagara Falls attracts over twelve million tourists each year. Although it has become over-commercialized with an abundance of tourist traps, it’s still a must-see wonder.

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canada, USA
Art and Architecture, Attractions, British Columbia, Canada

The Drop Vancouver: Art on the Waterfront

Catherine Sweeney
June 16, 2011

The Drop Vancouver Having just spent a weekend in Vancouver, British Columbia, I now want to go back and see more of that beautiful city. I was there for the TBEX (Travel Blog Exchange) conference held at the Vancouver Convention Centre which has a terrific location on the waterfront. One…

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About Catherine Sweeney

Catherine Sweeney is a travel enthusiast with a lifelong passion for going places. A weekend getaway, an international journey, a cross-country road trip, or a local jaunt — they’re all on her radar. And it’s all made extra special when she’s enjoying the finer things in life with Mr. TWS, her husband and co-blogger. Get inspired as they share photos and stories highlighting the best of destinations, food, wine, history, culture and the arts.

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A Paso Robles wine country tip for the wine enthus A Paso Robles wine country tip for the wine enthusiast in you. Experience a taste of France at @laventurewine in Paso Robles. @mrtws1 and I had a lovely time there with friends on a summer getaway. More to come on the blog. #pasowine #pasorobleswinecountry #pasorobles #wineries #travelblogger #vineyards #laventurewines #visitcalifornia
And this is where I stand. #handsoff #phoenixarizo And this is where I stand. #handsoff #phoenixarizona #desertridge #savedemocracy #50501
My favorite of the cactus blooms in the Sonoran De My favorite of the cactus blooms in the Sonoran Desert this time of year — the Argentine Giant cactus flowers. Seen today on my walk. #cactusflower #argentinegiant #sonorandesert #arizona #mcdowellsonoranpreserve #beautifulworld #desertflower #thingsyouseeonawalk #visitphx #scottsdalearizona
Look “who” has been hanging out in our mesquit Look “who” has been hanging out in our mesquite tree. The cool things you see living in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona. #scotttsdale #arizona #sonorandesert #nature #owl #desertlife #greathornedowl
Like wine? Like art? Find both at @sculpterra in P Like wine? Like art? Find both at @sculpterra in Paso Robles on California’s Central Coast. Many other great wineries to visit there, too. More to come soon about this area for your spring and summer getaway plans. #winewednesday🍷 #winery #pasorobleswinecountry #californiawine #artandwine #wineryart #sculpturegarden #travelblogger #travelgram #visitcalifornia
Just something pretty for your weekend. Flowers an Just something pretty for your weekend. Flowers and butterflies at @dbgphx Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. Always a pleasure to walk the trails here and appreciate nature. #desertbotanicalgarden #dbgphx #myphx #visitphoenix #visitarizona #prettyflowers #butterfliesandflowers #naturalbeauty #escapetonature
Pausing on the trail to admire and appreciate the Pausing on the trail to admire and appreciate the beauty of Arizona. There are so many great trails in and around Scottsdale, Arizona, that we usually hike our favorites close to home. But sometimes we venture further afield to explore more of Arizona and other great hiking spots in beautiful places.  In a post on the blog (link in bio), I report on two mostly easy hikes in the Tonto National Forest of Arizona that offer good exercise, great views, and a look at interesting remains of Hohokam Native American history and culture. #visitarizona #myphx #carefreeaz #tontonationalforest #hiking #hikingtrails #petroglyphs #hohokam #arizona_hiking #travelgram #travelblogger
Welcome to spring! #throwbackthursday to being blo Welcome to spring! #throwbackthursday to being blonde with bangs on Lake Maggiore in Italy on a gorgeous spring day. Here are a few pics from Isola Bella. Check out posts on the blog . #travel #visititaly #lakemaggiore #isolabella #springtimevibes #springtimetravel #travelgram #naturalbeauty #beautifulgardens #italiangarden #italy #italia #italiatiamo❤️
Marrakech memories …. The most well-known city f Marrakech memories …. The most well-known city for tourists, Marrakech is a mix of magical, international flare, and old Morocco. In the medina, the narrow lanes are lined with vendors of all kinds, and donkey carts and motorbikes navigate the obstacles.  A delightful carriage ride at night through the residential streets from Jemaa el-Fnaa, the large main square at the medina, to our hotel was a highlight of our time in #Marrakech with @gocollette — #gocollette #morocco🇲🇦 #catherinexcollette #travelgram #lovetotravel #guidedtravel #travelmemories❤️  #
You might be surprised to learn that this photo wa You might be surprised to learn that this photo was not taken on a trip to Asia. Or have you visited the Pagoda and Oriental Garden in downtown Norfolk, Virginia? It’s located on the waterfront in Freemason Harbor. A lovely spot we found while going ashore at port in Norfolk on a cruise of the Atlantic coast with @vikingcruises — #traveltuesday #cruisetravel #shoreexcursion #norfolk #virginia #VisitNorfolkVA #travelgram
Feeling lucky? Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all! Feeling lucky? Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all! Just a few photos of times past in Ireland -- the grounds of Blarney Castle, theblindpipercaherdaniel pub in Caherdaniel in County Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, and kissing the Blarney Stone. We'll have a chance for a brief visit to Ireland again in a few months. Stay tuned! #stpatricksday #ireland #visitireland🍀 #blarneystone #ırıshpub #travel #luckytotravel #travelblogger #travelgram
My “wish I was there” photo for today. Have yo My “wish I was there” photo for today. Have you been to this beautiful place? It’s Manarola, one of the five seaside towns of Italy’s Cinque Terre. @mrtws1 and I visited there with @gocollette on our Mediterranean Coastal Journey tour. You can find a link to our blog post with more info and photos in the bio. #europeantravel #visititaly #cinqueterre #manarola #catherinexcollette #gocollette #beautifuldestinations #traveldreams #travelblogger #travelmemories
Wish I was there …. Zurich, Switzerland Wher Wish I was there ….  Zurich, Switzerland  Where do you wish you were right now? #travelblogger #traveldreams #traveltoescape #bettertimes #Switzerland #zurich #oldtown
We’re feeling romantic 💝 and remembering some We’re feeling romantic 💝 and remembering some of our favorite places to find love in the air. These photos are from Lake Bled, Dubrovnik, Plitvice Lakes, Swiss Alps, Antigua, French Riviera, Morocco, and Greece. I also just published a new article about 10 romantic destinations. Link in bio! #gocollette #travelblogger #vikingcruises #romantictravel #valentinesday #travelgram #feelthelove❤️ #throwbackthursday
We’ve donated to @stmarysfoodbank for several ye We’ve donated to @stmarysfoodbank for several years, but today was the first time that Mr. TWS and I worked a volunteer shift at their warehouse facility in Phoenix. What a great organization doing important work to alleviate hunger across Arizona. They’ve been operating since 1967 and today feed over 250,000 people a day. Consider supporting their efforts! #stmarysfoodbank #phoenix #arizona #volunteering #foodbanks #supportinggoodcauses #fighthunger
Closing out 2024 with a new blog post (link in bio Closing out 2024 with a new blog post (link in bio) about the archaeological sites we visited on the @vikingcruises shore excursions we chose on the Ancient Mediterranean Treasures cruise — Troy, Ephesus, Lindos on Rhodes (also visited the medieval center of Rhodes), Palace of Knossos on Crete, and the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion near Athens. #exploretheworld #ancienthistory #ancientruins #shoreexcursions #myvikingstory #cruisetravel #turkeytravel #visitgreece #travelblogger #travelgram
We were back at the Desert Botanical Garden in Pho We were back at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix last night for our traditional late December visit to enjoy Las Noches de las Luminarias. We love wandering the trails lined with holiday lights illuminating beautiful cacti and listening to music and story-telling at various stages. It’s always quite a magical experience. This year’s special art exhibition with installations throughout @dbgphx is “LightBloom” created by @hybycozo. Totally cool. The exhibition will be at the garden through January 20, 2025. #lightbloom #desertbotanicalgarden #luminarias #lasnochesdelasluminarias #holidaylights #artexhibition #phoenixarizona #visitphx #myphx #christmas2024 #saguaro #crestedsaguaro
Merry Christmas from the Traveling with Sweeney du Merry Christmas from the Traveling with Sweeney duo. Here’s to happy and safe travels in the new year! #christmastime #christmasornaments #christmasgreetings #happyholidays
By cable car and Rotair revolving aerial cableway By cable car and Rotair revolving aerial cableway we left foggy Engelberg for sunshine and clear skies atop Mt. Titlis, central Switzerland’s highest mountain. We also took a fun spin on Ice Flyer chair lift and exciting walk on the Cliff Walk while at the summit while taking in gorgeous views of the Swiss Alps. Check out the post (link in bio) about our trip to Zurich. #visitswitzerland #swissalps #mttitlis #rotair #daytripfromzurich #switzerland #travel #wintertravel #travelgram
Kicking off the holidays in Zurich, Switzerland — getting in the spirit, embracing the international vibe, taking in cultural venues, day trips to the Alps, wining and dining — find out more in our latest post. Link in bio. #christmasmarkets #switzerland #visitswitzerland #zurich #travelblogger #europeantravel #zurichoperahouse #zurichchristmasmarket #holidayspirit
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