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Emily Fata (admin)
- Apr 7, 2019
- 5 min
5 Places Around the World, Reminiscent of Tolkien's World
In honour of the release of Dome Karukoski's new film Tolkien, Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief, Emily Fata, put together a list of five places she's encountered around the world that are reminiscent of Middle-earth. Just one of millions of people captivated by the immersive fantastical imagination of J.R.R. Tolkien, it's unsurprising that I am excited for the upcoming North American release of the film 'Tolkien' on May 10th. Although I love Peter Jackson's cinematic rendit
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Kourtnie Forbes
- Mar 5, 2019
- 7 min
A Snowy Day Trip to Estonia’s Old Tallinn
Pulled back eight hundred years into Estonia's past, Wanderous Affair's photographer Kourtnie Forbes shares her eventful day discovering the medieval town of Tallinn. This is a city with seemingly endless historical gems to unearth. I want to begin by stating that by no means, am I a lover of cold weather. As you can imagine, this can be quite inconvenient when, like me, you live somewhere like Toronto, Canada. I actively avoid all outdoor activities as soon as I can see my b
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Mar 4, 2019
- 7 min
#MyHelsinkiResidence: The Nordic Getaway of a Lifetime
Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief, Emily Fata, expounds upon her week in Helsinki, Finland with #MyHelsinkiResidence. From the food, to the saunas, to the thrill of walking along the Baltic Sea at sunset, Helsinki has something for every traveller to fall in love with. This January, I spent my time unearthing the beauty of Europe’s most northern continental capital, Helsinki, in partnership with #MyHelsinkiResidence. With so much to do, see, and taste in this lively Nordic c
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Feb 5, 2019
- 9 min
A Day in Old Tallinn
While visiting Helsinki, Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief, Emily Fata, took a day trip across the Gulf of Finland to spend a day in Tallinn, Estonia. This Medieval paradise quickly became a favourite city thanks to its rich culture, stunning architecture, and vibrant history. During my time in Helsinki with #MyHelsinkiResidence, I was given the incredible opportunity to take a day trip to Estonia's capital, Tallinn. Nestled in the heart of this seaside city is a town of med
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Feb 4, 2019
- 5 min
Medieval Dining in Tallinn's Olde Hansa
The height of dining in Estonia's Old Town Tallinn, Olde Hansa combines delicious meals inspired by the Middle Ages with a genuine 15th-century experience, all within the walls of what was once a Medieval merchant's house. Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief, Emily Fata, describes her princess-like experience while lunching here. It was during a remarkable day spent in the Medieval realm that is Tallinn, Estonia (an afternoon provided to Wanderous Affair by VisitTallinn), that
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Jan 29, 2019
- 5 min
The Wonders of Helsinki's Art World
On her first day in Helsinki, Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief Emily Fata goes on an art search around the culture-rich city. By meandering through three different galleries, she discovers countless Finnish creatives and their beautiful contributions to the artistic world. As to be expected when trekking through the picturesque fluffy snowfall of Finland's capital, Helsinki has a plethora of indoor ventures to partake in when the temperatures become a bit too chilly to endu
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Jan 22, 2019
- 6 min
Winter in Edmonton
Winter in Canada's west is not only one of the prettiest experiences you can have, but also one of the most fun places to spend these cold months. Edmonton is packed with many things to do in January that can be enjoyed at any age, across the city as a whole. Today's post by Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief outlines just a few of her favourite activities during her recent stay in the City of Champions. “Winter in Edmonton”… now there’s a title I never thought that I would b
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Dec 11, 2018
- 12 min
Cruising Through Drumheller's Wild West Badlands
During her time in the province of Alberta this summer, Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief, Emily Fata, took a day trip to the town of Drumheller with two of her cousins. Thanks to the award-winning Wild West Badlands Tours, they made the most of exploring this incredible landscape. While staying with my cousins in Edmonton for nearly two months this summer, it was no surprise that we had a multitude of day trips planned together. I had spent three weeks in the city in 2017,
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Sep 21, 2018
- 5 min
A Medieval Artform: Papermaking in Duszniki-Zdrój
Since the Middle Ages, a seventeenth century paper mill on the Bystrzyca Dusznicka river has been producing beautiful paper products for both individuals and companies across Europe. Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief had the opportunity to tour the mill and produce paper of her own this May. This past May, my best friend Marta and I travelled around Poland from the city of Wrocław to the picturesque mountains surrounding the town of Duszniki-Zdrój. Although Duszniki and the
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behindthecarryon
- Sep 5, 2018
- 6 min
Taking on Paris
A gem of a city filled with countless attractions and sights, deciding what to do on your first (or even second) trip to Paris can be tough. In this article, "adopted" Parisienne Jillian Madrid of blog Behind the Carry On, a veteran of La Ville-Lumière, outlines all the top locations you should be visiting on your trip. Paris is one of my favourite European cities. I love France as a whole, but there’s something so special about Paris. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit Pari
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