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A natural beauty

September 5, 2013 by Kirsten Neil 2 Comments
The Bird Tree from Canada.

While in Montreal, le Chuck and I spent an afternoon walking through the Botanical Garden and looking up, way way up, at the larger-than-life masterpieces of Mosaïcultures [Read more]

Posted in: Artists, Photography, Travel Tagged: Artists, Artwork, Canada, Exhibit, Garden, Montreal, Photography, Photos, Quebec, Sculpture, Travel

Saying bonjour to La Belle Ville

September 4, 2013 by Kirsten Neil 2 Comments

This summer, me and le Chuck went on a tennis adventure to Montreal, The Beautiful City, and (in my best hoser voice)... what a beauty it is, eh?

Posted in: Photography, Travel Tagged: Canada, Montreal, Photography, Photos, Quebec, Summer, Travel

Orchids

August 30, 2013 by Kirsten Neil Leave a Comment
Orchids, watercolour, 2011

Whenever I see orchids I think of Georgia O'Keeffe and her sensual orchid paintings (and, of course, lady parts). Her work has always wowed me for it's smooth lines and [Read more]

Posted in: Artwork Tagged: Artist, Artwork, Flowers, Painting, Watercolor, Watercolour

You’ve got a friend in me

July 16, 2013 by Kirsten Neil Leave a Comment
Walking to the beach in Gimli, Manitoba.

Last weekend was our 5th annual Girl's Weekend at my sister's cabin near Gimli, Manitoba. It's two days of relaxation, food, drink and hilarity. We started with wine and [Read more]

Posted in: Food & Drink, Friends & Family, Photography Tagged: friends, fun, Gimli, Manitoba, Photos, Summer, Wine

The Roots

July 2, 2013 by Kirsten Neil Leave a Comment
The Roots at Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

A few weeks ago, we watched The Roots perform the crap out of a concert! Black Thought, Questlove and the rest of the crew didn't stop for a second, pounding out the beats [Read more]

Posted in: Artists Tagged: Hip Hop, Music

In bloom

June 24, 2013 by Kirsten Neil Leave a Comment
Vibrant Oriental poppies.

Spring was super late this year, which made the garden grow like gang busters once it did finally arrive. This is my favourite time of gardening season, everything is coming [Read more]

Posted in: Furry beasts, Home, Photography Tagged: Flowers, Gardening, Manitoba, Photography, Photos, Poppy, spring, Summer, Winnipeg

EXperiencing the Red River Ex

June 18, 2013 by Kirsten Neil Leave a Comment
The good ol' Polar Express.

So who knew there was lots of learning to be had at the Red River Ex? Last night we spent the evening at Winnipeg's mega fair touring mobile homes (yep, we actually did that), [Read more]

Posted in: Friends & Family, Furry beasts, Photography Tagged: Artwork, Manitoba, Photos, Summer, Travel, Winnipeg

Fossil fish fun

June 13, 2013 by Kirsten Neil 2 Comments
Xiphactinus infographic for Travel Manitoba and the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre

Sometimes you get to do something cool in your job, and for the last couple of weeks I did just that. I designed my very first infographic for Travel Manitoba and the CFDC. [Read more]

Posted in: Artwork, Content, Work Tagged: Artwork, Design, Infographic, Travel Manitoba

Art to fill the soul

June 11, 2013 by Kirsten Neil 2 Comments

This spring, I had the privilege to tour the new 100 Masters: Only in Canada exhibit at the WAG before any of the public. And what an exhibit it is! I've seen many collections [Read more]

Posted in: Artists, Work Tagged: Art Gallery, Artists, Artwork, Exhibit, Manitoba, Winnipeg

Kitchen it up a notch

June 3, 2013 by Kirsten Neil Leave a Comment
My little kitchen nook.

And away we go! Today was the beginning of my kitchen renovation. I'm extrememly excited with a side of trepidation; renos can take a looooong time. Hopefully this one goes [Read more]

Posted in: Home, Photography Tagged: Home, Kitchen, Renovation, West End

Spinning our wheels in the Interlake

June 1, 2013 by Kirsten Neil Leave a Comment

This week, my coworker and I got drenched in art as we drove through a downpour to attend the "Mug Shot" media event put on by the wonderful and welcoming artists that [Read more]

Posted in: Artists, Work Tagged: Artists, Artwork, fun, Interlake, Manitoba, Tour, Travel, WAVE

2012 – My year in pictures

March 24, 2013 by Kirsten Neil Leave a Comment
Turks and Caicos

2012 was another fantastic year of travel adventures. Last year's highlights were Gimli, Orlando and Turks & Caicos.

Posted in: Books, Friends & Family, Home, Photography, Travel Tagged: Adventure, Gimli, Orlando, Photography, Photos, Travel

Mush!

February 25, 2013 by Kirsten Neil Leave a Comment

On Saturday, our Northern Lights tour group spent the day dog sledding at Bluesky Expeditions. Our vehicle got stuck on the road in, so Bluesky's owner, Gerald, hopped on his [Read more]

Posted in: Photography, Travel, Work Tagged: Arctic, Churchill, Manitoba, Photography, Photos, Travel, Tundra, Winter

Simply stated, Churchill is beautiful

February 23, 2013 by Kirsten Neil 2 Comments

Working at Travel Manitoba has its perks. I get to talk about all of its great destinations and I'm lucky enough to be visiting one right now. Churchill!

Posted in: Travel, Work Tagged: Arctic, Canada, Churchill, Manitoba, Northern Lights, Travel, Travel Manitoba, Tundra, Work

Christmas in paradise

December 28, 2012 by Kirsten Neil Leave a Comment

So I've been lazing around over the Christmas holidays in the sumptuous and gorgeous Providenciales in the Turks & Caicos Islands and haven't blogged a minute of it. Very [Read more]

Posted in: Travel Tagged: Caribbean, Sharks, Snorkel, Turks & Caicos
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Hands-down, the biggest highlight on our Moroccan adventure (besides AFCON, but that’s sports) was a journey from Fes to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert.

We found a highly-rated three-day trip from @moroccofabuloustravel via @tripadvisor. I didn’t know Morocco’s beauty could stun even more after our first few days in Fes, Chefchaouen and Tangier, but boy, did it ever. We were left enchanted…

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Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! A petit taste of Tangier. 🇲🇦 Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! A petit taste of Tangier. 🇲🇦

Tangier was not originally on our agenda for Morocco. But once we saw how pretty Chefchaouen (see previous post) was, and that it was conveniently situated between Tangier and Fes, we altered our plans to visit the coastal city that’s situated on the Strait of Gibraltar. 

We actually didn’t do a heck of a lot in Tangier as we were already spinning from a hectic first few days in Fes. Instead, the city became a place where we could slow down, relax and breathe in the fresh sea air.

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Chefchaouen, a city painted in blue. One saturated Chefchaouen, a city painted in blue. One saturated in cobalt and azure and cerulean and indigo tones so much so that it’s both stunning and exhilarating at the same time. 🙌🏻💙

We didn’t need to add another place to visit on our already packed Morocco itinerary, but a friend said I needed to visit Chefchaouen. I then looked it up on Insta and I immediately knew we had to fit “The Blue City” into our travels. I think this photo gallery clearly show why.

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Here’s looking at you, Fes. ♥️🇲🇦 Fes was the firs Here’s looking at you, Fes. ♥️🇲🇦

Fes was the first place we visited in late December/early January on our AFCON adventure. Since the Nigerian football team was stationed mostly in Fes, so were we. 

We didn’t have a ton of time to explore all that Fes has to offer, but what we did do was lovely. We stayed in a couple riads, dined at some great spots, shopped for lots of goodies and, of course, got lost in the medina on a daily basis.

There were so many moments in Fes that reminded us we were exploring a very cool place. 

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A Canadian sports-loving gal goes to the Africa Cu A Canadian sports-loving gal goes to the Africa Cup of Nations and insanity ensues. 😱⚽️

AFCON was the main reason we stopped in Morocco before heading to Lagos for winter. A month-long tournament where the best African football players duke it out (sometimes literally) to be crowned the best team on the continent.

Now, when I tell you this tournament is out of control, believe me. We watched it on TV while in Lagos a couple years ago and I was instantly hooked. No one brings drama like Africans. Mix all that drama with sports… Well, as the ladies say on tv here, “Blood of Jesus!” 😉

The players, the refs, the coaches, the fans, they all go freaking nuts at this tournament. So I assumed I knew what I was getting into. Nope. It was so much more. 

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—
#theckhome #lagoslife #awoyaya
Golden sunsets, golden sunrises, wind-whipped dune Golden sunsets, golden sunrises, wind-whipped dunes, gassy camels, desert camps, deep gorges, high mountain peaks, friendly Berbers, an even friendlier tour guide, all contained within a terrain that screams “STUNNING!” around every bend. What more can one ask for on a three-day journey? How can one fit all that in in just three days? 

Hands-down, the biggest highlight on our Moroccan adventure (besides AFCON, but that’s sports) was a journey from Fes to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert.

We found a highly-rated three-day trip from @moroccofabuloustravel via @tripadvisor. I didn’t know Morocco’s beauty could stun even more after our first few days in Fes, Chefchaouen and Tangier, but boy, did it ever. We were left enchanted…

Read my full recap at betweenbrushstrokes.com
(link in profile)
—
#ckvacays #kirstentravels #morocco🇲🇦 #moroccofabuloustravel
🌴🌴🌴 🌴🌴🌴
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! A petit taste of Tangier. 🇲🇦 Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! A petit taste of Tangier. 🇲🇦

Tangier was not originally on our agenda for Morocco. But once we saw how pretty Chefchaouen (see previous post) was, and that it was conveniently situated between Tangier and Fes, we altered our plans to visit the coastal city that’s situated on the Strait of Gibraltar. 

We actually didn’t do a heck of a lot in Tangier as we were already spinning from a hectic first few days in Fes. Instead, the city became a place where we could slow down, relax and breathe in the fresh sea air.

Read my full recap at betweenbrushstrokes.com
(link in profile)
—
#ckvacays #kirstentravels #tangier #morocco🇲🇦 #afcon2025
Chefchaouen, a city painted in blue. One saturated Chefchaouen, a city painted in blue. One saturated in cobalt and azure and cerulean and indigo tones so much so that it’s both stunning and exhilarating at the same time. 🙌🏻💙

We didn’t need to add another place to visit on our already packed Morocco itinerary, but a friend said I needed to visit Chefchaouen. I then looked it up on Insta and I immediately knew we had to fit “The Blue City” into our travels. I think this photo gallery clearly show why.

Read my full recap at betweenbrushstrokes.com
(link in profile)
—
#ckvacays #kirstentravels #chefchaouen #chefchaouen💙 #morocco🇲🇦
Here’s looking at you, Fes. ♥️🇲🇦 Fes was the firs Here’s looking at you, Fes. ♥️🇲🇦

Fes was the first place we visited in late December/early January on our AFCON adventure. Since the Nigerian football team was stationed mostly in Fes, so were we. 

We didn’t have a ton of time to explore all that Fes has to offer, but what we did do was lovely. We stayed in a couple riads, dined at some great spots, shopped for lots of goodies and, of course, got lost in the medina on a daily basis.

There were so many moments in Fes that reminded us we were exploring a very cool place. 

Read my full recap at
betweenbrushstrokes.com
(link in profile)
—
#ckvacays #kirstentravels #fes #morocco🇲🇦
A Canadian sports-loving gal goes to the Africa Cu A Canadian sports-loving gal goes to the Africa Cup of Nations and insanity ensues. 😱⚽️

AFCON was the main reason we stopped in Morocco before heading to Lagos for winter. A month-long tournament where the best African football players duke it out (sometimes literally) to be crowned the best team on the continent.

Now, when I tell you this tournament is out of control, believe me. We watched it on TV while in Lagos a couple years ago and I was instantly hooked. No one brings drama like Africans. Mix all that drama with sports… Well, as the ladies say on tv here, “Blood of Jesus!” 😉

The players, the refs, the coaches, the fans, they all go freaking nuts at this tournament. So I assumed I knew what I was getting into. Nope. It was so much more. 

Read my full recap at betweenbrushstrokes.com
(link in profile)
—
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