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I am a bit of a shutterbug. Okay, I'm a full on photo fanatic when I travel! I want to capture every colourful location or every moving moment I see. Many get deleted but there are others that stand out. When I look at them, they take me right back to the time and place that I clicked the button on my camera. They are my Snazzy Snaps. Not perfect, but special and here is where I'm going to display them for you. You must have some of those kinds of travel photos too? Send me a shot and I'll post it here with your name, of course.  I'd love to see the places you've been roving around! tnroverjane@gmail.com

A Good Friday procession through the streets of the old city in Quito, Ecuador is called Jésus de Gran Poder. Believers purge their sins publicly by inflicting pain on themselves with chains, whips, cactus crosses, and by carrying heavy wooden crucifixes. An incredible display of courage and faith. 

The Fort Greene Market is a Brooklyn treasure. Read all about my finds at this cool and quirky corner in my blog post: Brooklyn Brain Cleanse

There's a 16th century Basques whaling galleon under construction in the Basques country. I had the pleasure of seeing the building of the replica first hand. The "San Juan" and its crew were in search of whales back in the mid 1500s when the vessel met its end in the harbour in Red Bay, Labrador. For more on this fascinating story of Canada's maritime heritage and a video of the San Juan replica project, read my blog post Building Basques History. 

I took this set of photos on a trip to Bimini, Bahamas. This special little island was surrounded by the prettiest blue ocean I've ever seen. Find out more about Bimini in my blog post: True Blue 

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For a gal who loves gardening and springtime, Robyn Devine couldn't be living in a better place. Fields in The Netherlands come alive in March with vibrant and beautifully scented flowers. Come along for a visit to this picturesque European country and find out why Canadians are given such a warm welcome.  Newfoundlander in The Netherlands

Jason Clarke thought he'd teach English in Japan for 1 year. Sixteen years later he has grown to love Tokyo and the peaceful pace of one of the world's largest centres. Come along with Jason as he takes us to a favourite tourist destination, Hiroshima.  Tokyo Townie 

This set of photos is my tribute to Joseph Strauss.  Strauss was the Chief Engineer of the Gold Gate Bridge. This beauty took 4 years to build and opened on May 27th, 1937. Find out more interesting details in my blog post:  A Salute to Strauss 

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The fish market in Santa Rosa, Ecuador was one of the most colourful scenes I have ever viewed in my travels. Check out the catch of the day in my blog post: Curiosity for the Catch of the Day in Ecuador 

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One of my favourites places to visit in the Carribean, is the north coast of the Dominican Republic. Lots to see and do and it's always, always hot. For a tropical trip online, read my story Some Like It Hot

A visit with an old high school friend ended up being an unexpected discovery of the Mennonite way of life and Mexican food. There was certainly a lot more to Aylmer, Ontario than I thought! Read my blog post: Mennonites, Mexican food and a Murphy from St. John's  

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Taking a trip to Dublin? Read about my recommendation for an enlightening experience in a dark Dublin dungeon: A Dublin Dungeon

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Malagash, Nova Scotia is home to Jost Vineyards. For 30 years, vines there have been producing grapes that make some of the province's tastiest wines.  And the green scene in the vineyard, well, it'll leave you feeling as chilled as a bottle of your favourite chardonnay.  Pour yourself a glass and read my blog post here: Under A Malagash Sun 

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Nine years after the terrorist attacks in New York City, residents were still coming to grips with their pain.  I was there for that anniversary.  

I remember, as we all do, where I was the day it happened in 2001. The news was devastating but I was encouraged by the generosity I witnessed around me  The tragedy brought out the best in many of my fellow Newfoundlanders.  Read my blog post here: More Of The Good

Here's a colourful collage, a collection of "flower power" from trips I've taken near and far. It's my tribute to the summer season as we head into fall. You can read that blog entry here: The Flower Power of Travel

In early September, I was on board a shrimp fishing long liner off the coast of Newfoundland. We fished for 5 days and I came away with a new understanding of the fishery and a new appreciation for the challenging work fishermen do on the ocean. Come on board and read my blog post here: Live to Fish. Fish to Live. 

I bet you thought Panaman Hats were made in Panama.  Think again.  Come with me to the place where these chic chapeaus were born. Tip My Hat to Ecuador

Is it morbid that I love to visit cemeteries when I travel? See here photos from Puerto Rico, Ecuador and Paris  I've also written about the beauty I find in burial sites.  The Final Journey - Cemetery Tourism

A day in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida is filled with gorgeous architecture, outdoor cafes and incredible art galleries and museums. Check out my blog on the sophisticated side of this snowbird sanctuary.  St. Pete Sophistication