Insider Secrets to My Latest Expat Travel Adventures
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DECEMBER, 2017
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Wishing all my travel friends a Happy New Year plus a look back to the Insider Secrets to My Latest Expat Travel Adventures. My travels this last year took me to new locations along the East Coast of the United States, up into Canada, plus places I have previously visited. Adventures were done with my trusty Lonely Planet Travel Books plus lots of research on TripAdvisor.
In my travels I have tasted some amazing cuisine, took a step back in time in a few cities, and toured the hustle and bustle of iconic large cities. Then, there was the adventure of the changing of the leaves, also stunning mountains with lakes, plus the greatest rushing water over rocks. Wow, that is an exhausting list. Now first, let’s learn, about the word “Expat“.
Banff National Park Canada.
Photograph by T.Griggs “Mr. 1AdventureTraveler”
Expat – Latest Expat Travel Advenutres
“Expat” is another name for an expatriate or person who resides temporarily or permanently in a country other than that of its citizenship. My country of citizenship is the United States. Expat is a commonly used word that refers to professionals or skilled workers sent overseas by companies, government and non-government organizations.
This year, this expat is living back in my own country. It is not an easy transition after living abroad with some amazing people. Enjoyed immersing myself into another culture but had to acclimate back to the customs and ways of my own country.
Met wonderful new friends, memories were formed with the “expat” adventures shared like hiking many mountain peaks. A bond is formed with the knowldge that some will be friends for life. This experience of living as an “expat” has helped with new adventures and the need to immerse myself in the culture in all my travels. Now, let’s take a peek into the “insider secrets of my latest expat travel adventures”.
Travels – Latest Expat Travel Adventures
This year took me to a few different locations. Some adventures took place in Savanah Georgia and Charleston South Carolina with a stay in their historic districts. Enjoyed a step back in time while exploring old buildings, learning it’s history, plus tasting some amazing cuisine. These places would be fun to explore again.
Next, visited iconic large cities; Washington DC, New York City and Toronto. My adventures were crazy with the hustle and bustle vibe of the city which was so exciting while exploring historic and famous places. I just love the hop on and hop off bus tours for these large cities. Look for the Insider Secrets Expat Travel Adventures for these places.
Viewed the changing of the leaves this last Autumn which was stunning! Took a Cruise, where I experienced Halifax, Saint John New Brunswick, Bar Harbor, plus Portland. Seen many lighthouses including the Enchanting Peggy’s Cove, tasted maple syrup and ate amazing lobster, plus learned so much more everywhere visited.
Next, the roaring of rushing water over the rocks at Niagara Falls in Canada had me speechless along with experiencing the activities available. Then another adventure to see the crystal-clear water and majestic mountains of Banff National Park which was the perfect place for some awesome travel photography. Make sure to click into the article for the Insider Secrets Expat Travel Adventures of Banff National Park.
New York City taken from the Norweigan Gem Cruise Ship.
Photograph by 1AdventureTraveler
Let me also not forget my favorite travels back to Southern California along the beach and to the desert of Tucson Arizona a few times this year.
See some of my articles with the Insider Secrets Expat Travel Adventures that are in Bold and colored Blue. Look forward for more articles on the other locations coming soon. If you have not noticed, one my favorite things to do while travel is take photographs. My pictures and those of Mr. 1AdventureTraveler may not always be clear and sharp but are mostly are own in the articles.
More – Latest Expat Travel Adventures
Thank you for letting me share my Insider Secrets Expat Travel Adventures with you and hope you find my Recommendations on Activities, Restaurants, Hotels, Travel Tips, Travel Shopping, Travel Books and Reviews helpful. Please make sure to leave your comments, questions, or any tips that you recommend below my articles. This expat 1AdventureTraveler wishes you a very Happy New Year, Peace and Love, plus many adventures for you in the New Year.
Life is short, go out and have an adventure!
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I agree with the comments here that it is lovely to explore your own backyard, but it often takes being a way from it for a while to see it with a new set of eyes. Loved your Niagara Falls Trip! It’s still early in the year so I’m sure another exciting adventure is just around the corner #feetdotravel
Hi Angie, Yes it is still early in the year and have already been out of the country which was a nice surprise. I must soon share the partially frozen Niagara Falls trip that I took in January. Now I am looking forward to some travel locations in Florida and hopefully more overseas trips 😊
Adventures, whether abroad or in your backyard, are still adventures and wow, you’ve had some. Your pics are always beautiful giving us such a good look into where you’ve been and what you’ve been up to. Love those Niagara shots. 🙂
Thanks Shona, I am looking forward to more local adventures. I just need to write the blogs. 😃 Happy you liked my Niagara Falls Shots!
While it’s fun exploring new countries and especially living overseas, it’s always good to explore at home too. Seems like you’ve had some great trips recently Stephanie and those photos from Niagara and DC look great. Here’s to another year of adventures! #FeetDoTravel
Thanks David, waiting to see what 2018 has in store for me as for travels. Looking forward to hopefully discover new places at home or in the US, and editing my frozen Niagara Falls photos. Happy travels 😃
Some great trips closer to home – sometimes it takes being an expat and living abroad to appreciate places close to home! Hope your 2018 is just as filled with adventure!
Hi Alexei, I hope trips closer to home is just as adventurous as visiting abroad 😃. I am sure they will be. I have already been to Toronto again this year, so look forward to my frozen Niagara Falls posts.
Isn’t it nice to explore your own backyard? I felt that way after studying abroad in Germany for a year in college. I got home and only wanted to start exploring everything Cali had to offer…as much as a poor college student could! #FeetDoTravel
Hi, I think it is nice to be able to explore my own backdoor. Being from Cali I bet you saw some pretty amazing places 😊. As for now, I am looking forward to another adventure.