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What Can You Do in Canmore, Alberta – when you are injured?

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Desiree Bilon

Seven weeks have passed since I originally injured my leg while surfing. I am not allowed to do any strenuous physical activity – that clearly means no surfing but it also means no hiking. At least I am allowed to … Continue reading →

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MatadorU Exclusive: National Geographic Traveler Interview Series

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Desiree Bilon

National Geographic Traveler – Interview Series [Teaser] from Matador Network on Vimeo. National Geographic Traveler’s editorial staff offer insider advice to aspiring travel writers and photographers at MatadorU’s New Media School for Travelers. The National Geographic Traveler Interview Series is … Continue reading →

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Way Up in the Air

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Desiree Bilon

I wasn’t copping a feel, but I did smack the flight attendant’s bottom. I collapsed into my aisle seat. Next to the window, a small, dark skinned woman in her late 20s balanced a large baby on her lap. The … Continue reading →

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The Whirlwind

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Desiree Bilon

This post is part of my first assignment for Matador U‘s online Travel Writing Course. My travel addiction started with a grade 9, whirlwind trip to Europe.  I was 14, shy and mostly scared. Packing for trips was something I hadn’t … Continue reading →

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