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Author Archives: Debra Smith

Romancing the Stone – How to design your custom ring
19 Aug 2015

Romancing the Stone – How to design your custom ring

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Detours | 0

For the Calgary Herald: When Jim Ball decided to surprise his wife Marilyn with a custom ring for their tenth anniversary, he took his design to his favorite jeweler 10 months ahead of time.  He wasn’t worried about how long … Continued

custom jewellery, diamonds, engagement, Kangas, rings
The Wilder Side of Red Deer – Extreme Pumpkin Carving
19 Aug 2015

The Wilder Side of Red Deer – Extreme Pumpkin Carving

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Canada | 0

The biting whine of a chainsaw shattered the silence of the cornfield under a bright blue autumn sky.  We watched in horror as the blade plunged and twisted into its target.  Would the carver succeed or lose a finger? Would … Continued

Halloween, Man Tracker, Pumpkins, Ranch Tracker, Red Deer
The Horses of Central Park
12 Aug 2015

The Horses of Central Park

by Debra Smith | Posted in: United States | 1

For AAA Home & Away Magazine, Southern Pennslyvania and online: New York City’s love affair with equine beauties continues into the 21st century. What would New York’s Central Park be without horses? Many of the park’s 40 million annual visitors … Continued

Avenue of the Americas, carousel, Central Park, Clinton Park Stables, horses, New York City, Olmstead
Memories Made of Ice
23 Nov 2014

Memories Made of Ice

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Detours | 0

For AAA Home and Away Magazine, Southern Pennsylvania and online:  Every January, a palace of ice rises on the frozen glacier waters of Lake Louise to signal the start of the Ice Magic Festival in Banff National Park, Alberta. Surrounded … Continued

Alberta, Banff, Canadian Rockies, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Great Divide Nature Interpretation, Heather Brice, Ice Magic Festival, Lake Louise
Rumba Beats and Good Eats in Cuba
22 Aug 2014

Rumba Beats and Good Eats in Cuba

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Carribean, Cuba | 0

The Vancouver Courier – August 22, 2014 You’re going to Cuba? Great! Take food. That was the advice from friends when I told them about our upcoming trip. There was universal agreement that if we were going to survive for … Continued

Cuba, Havana, Hemingway, Santeria, UNESCO, Varadero

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Looking for a new (to us) Italian place and found Looking for a new (to us) Italian place and found Scarpetta. It means :to swipe the plate clean", preferably with cheese bread. Go at sunset when the sun fills the double height room with a soft glow. Shout out to Vlad, our server and all the friendly staff #italianfood  #yycfood  #yycliving
By day and night, Japan took our breath away. Yes, By day and night, Japan took our breath away. Yes, there were crowds, but also times when we were alone with beauty. Missing the places, the people, and the calmness of this incredible country #japan_of_insta #japantrip #japantravel #japanphoto #lovejapan❤️
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, everywhere 💗 Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, everywhere 💗
Sliding in to the last two seats at Tequila & Taco Sliding in to the last two seats at Tequila & Tacos to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and a very special anniversary. The owner is from Mexico City and the tacos were tasty, the margaritas were frosty and yes, they were playing Despacito 😄. One of three locations in YYC, this one in East Hills opened seven months ago. Throwback Taco Tuesday was perfect. Hold the cilantro for both of us. How about you? #yyceats #tequila&tacosEastHills #cincodemayoyyc
Beautiful by night and day, the newly opened Fairm Beautiful by night and day, the newly opened Fairmont Tokyo offers stunning views of Tokyo Bay, the Tokyo Tower, and, when the clouds part, Mount Fuji. Full review coming soon at Luxe Beat Magazine but for now, enjoy this sparkling Tokyo night #luxuryhotels #fairmonttokyo #tokyoluxuryhotels #tokyo #japan_of_insta
Taiwan has taken a bit of my traveler's heart and Taiwan has taken a bit of my traveler's heart and won't give it back until I get there again. The mountains wrapped in jungle green, the bustling markets, and the quiet, sacred temples are still with me. Thanks to @travellifemag for letting me share the tiniest taste of this magnificent island with you. And if you have a chance, go! #Taiwan #Taipei Full issue: https: //travellife.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Travellife-Spring-2026.pdf
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