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  • A Day in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Lauren's Lighthouse
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    12 Hours in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    February 5, 2020 laurenslighthouse

    Puerto Vallarta is one of the most vibrant and lively cities in the world. Many North Americans actually move here to escape the cold winters and the work-obsessed lifestyle that…

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  • Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta - Lauren's Lighthouse
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    Staying at the Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta

    January 22, 2020 laurenslighthouse

    Alas, we finally made it back to our favourite Mexican mega-resort, Vidanta. When we thought that their Riviera Maya location was gigantic, their Nuevo Vallarta location blew it out of…

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  • Week at Vidanta Riviera Maya - Lauren's Lighthouse
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    Staying at the Vidanta Riviera Maya

    October 3, 2018 laurenslighthouse

    Nothing beats a luxurious stay in a tropical destination at virtually no cost, and this September I got to book a week in a 3200 sqft 3-bedroom spa suite at…

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Hi and welcome! I’m Lauren, engineer slash travel content creator, along with my other half, Jason. I hope to stir inspiration within other 9-5’ers to capture the world with their own lens while balancing a healthy lifestyle, in body, mind and soul. Feel free to contact me at lauren@laurenslighthouse.com or read more!

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      What’s inspiring you the most this week to be yo    What’s inspiring you the most this week to be your best?  Though I often have things on my plate that I dread getting done, I try to look past them and think of what I’ll be able to enjoy stress-free once I accomplish my tasks. It also gives me a new appreciation for the things I thought I dreaded!  One thing that keeps me motivated to be productive is looking forward to being out in country. Out in the mountains, I feel most free!  So what inspires you to be your best throughout the week?  // Top from @countryliberty 🍁🇨🇦  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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When Jason and I headed to Cheste    ✨ GIVEAWAY ✨
When Jason and I headed to Chester Lake a month ago to do this hike, we were blown away with the calmness and quietness of the snow falling, covering the snow-capped mountains 🏔 in the dreamiest of ways! It was our first snowfall ❄️ of the year, and instead of feeling resentful that autumn might already be coming to a close, I was elated with this picturesque scene that our God painted for us.  I want you guys to feel this meditative state of relaxation and calm too, and the team at @medipaintyyc is amazing at encouraging you to get there, with your own canvas and the stroke of a paintbrush!  Check out their giveaway post from Oct. 12 on how to enter to win:  ✨ 2 @medipaintyyc session passes 
✨ a delicious treat package from @hearmerawww 
✨ a lunch set from @bruheyyc 
✨ a 12-pack of Leanbacks from @cafewisk  Share one of your own #medipaintmoments for a chance to win these amazing goodies and a MediPaint session package for you and a friend!  1st 📸 @jasonmengvisuals  This post is in no way, shape or form endorsed by Instagram.
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#yycnow #wakeupyyc #dailyhiveyyc #yyctoday #sheadventures #sheexplores #radgirlslife #mountaintravel #femmetravel #femmetribe #femmetravels #stillatraveler #condenasttraveler #sheisnotlost #ladiesgoneglobal #stayandwander #wandermore #wondermore #adventurespirit #nicehike #hikingbangers #hikingtheglobe #backpackinggirls #mountaingirls #pnwoutdoors #pnwescapes #wildernessbabes #wildernessculture #pnwoutdoorwomen 
      Finding someone you can 100% completely be yoursel Finding someone you can 100% completely be yourself with is like finding a rare gem. I’m so glad I found someone I can be in my weirdest, grossest, dumbest state and he’ll only love me more! (Right @jasonmengvisuals 😏?)  There’s pretty much no boundary between us 😂 and maybe you prefer to have some! But no matter what, having that person you can be completely comfortable and vulnerable in front of is important for YOU to get to know the real you!  Do you have someone (a friend, sibling, significant other...) you can be 💯 yourself with?  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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#jaw_dropping_shots #welivetoexplore #travelalberta #wondermore #wildernesstones #outside_project #imagesofcanada #explorecanada #themountainsarecalling #wheretofindme #mountainstories #stayandwander #earthoutdoors #canadasworld #bns_earth #depthofearth #greatnorthcollective #visualsofearth #mylpguide #thegreatplanet #outdoortones #roam247 #weroamabroad #TLpicks #pnwescapes #adventurespirit #earthfocus #master_gallery #iamatraveller #the_folknature 
      One thing you should definitely consider when you  One thing you should definitely consider when you visit Banff and Yoho national parks in the summer, is to take a canoe ride! We honestly LOVED IT! As of this year, the cost to rent a canoe 🛶 for an hour at the following lakes is:
- Emerald Lake $70/hr
- Lake Louise $125/hr ($85 for guests at the Fairmont)
- Moraine Lake $80/hr  Now, if you have your own canoe or other non-motorized boat, you could take it out whenever you like to any lake in Banff National Park!  Which lake would you want to canoe on first?  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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.  @sheisnotlost @travelalberta @condenasttraveller #explorealberta #banffnationalpark #yohonationalpark #earthfocus #wildernessnation #travelette #wanderwomen #femmetravel #yycliving #yycnow #dailyhivecalgary #passionpassport #theglobewanderer #doyoutravel #stayandwander #ladiesgoneglobal #wearetravelgirls #womenwhoexplore #iamatraveller #stillatraveler #albertaadventuregirls #sheadventures #dametraveler #canadasworld #explorecanada #tourcanada #damestravel #albertabound #canadianrockies 
      Well we just had our first snowfall ❄️😬 So  Well we just had our first snowfall ❄️😬 So I’m reminiscing about our gorgeous autumn colours in the mountains! ANDDDDD Jason and I are coming to you with a throwback to summer too! 👇🏻  ✨The first video of our BC series will be released today at 3pm MST (link in bio)! 🙌🏻  We got to visit Kelowna for the first time, which is located in Canada’s very own Napa Valley: the Okanagan! Fun fact: my parents went there shortly before we did and they loved it so much that they’re thinking of retiring there! They’re also going back there this Friday for a week! 😄 Check out the video to see why the two of us also enjoyed our time there!  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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#canadianrockies #mybanff #banffnationalpark #banffcanada #banff #canadasworld #explorecanada #travelalberta #explorealberta #rockymountains #hikingbangers #alltrails #ourplanetdaily #welivetoexplore #wildernessculture #wildernessnation #earthfocus #discoverearth #discoverunder5k #aroundtheglobe #stayandwander #exploremoreoutdoors #worldtravelphotography #yycphotographer #outdooradventures #adventureseekers #ladiesgoneglobal #wanderlusters #alberta 
      Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canadians on h Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canadians on here! 🇨🇦🦃Did y’all enjoy a nice weekend with friends/family? What are you getting up to today?  One of my favourite spots in Banff National Park is right here! 😍 The dock at Vermillion Lakes where you see Rundle 1 in all its glory is one of the calmest places for photos too!  Looking for other iconic photo spots in Banff National Park that are easy-to-get-to (just a hop away from your car)? Check out my blog post linked in my bio for the top 10 spots!  📸 @jasonmengvisuals  @sheisnotlost @travelalberta @banff_lakelouise @my.banff #explorealberta #banffnationalpark #banff #earthfocus #wildernessnation #travelette #wanderwomen #wanderwoman #yycliving #yycnow #dailyhivecalgary #passionpassport #theglobewanderer #doyoutravel #iamatraveller #stayandwander #ladiesgoneglobal #wearetravelgirls #womenwhoexplore #exploringnature #exploringtheworld #albertaadventuregirls #dirtybootstravel #sidewalkerdaily #canadasworld #explorecanada #tourcanada #damestravel #albertabound #canadianrockies 
      NEW BLOG POST!  It’s been a minute, but I’ve  NEW BLOG POST!  It’s been a minute, but I’ve finally put together a two-day itinerary and guide to visiting Yosemite National Park! (Check out the “latest blog post” link in bio!)  Jason and I got a chance to check this gold destination last summer and it was more beautiful than I imagined! We had a lot of lessons learned from that weekend trip which I’ve integrated in this post!  Disclaimer: this guide is not inclusive of travel restrictions due to the pandemic and should be used for future travel purposes in normal circumstances! Hopefully the veil will be lifted sooner than later 🙏🏻  Top bucket list items for Yosemite include: 
🏞 Glacier Point 
🏞 Tunnel View
🏞 Lower Yosemite Falls
🏞 Sentinel Meadow and Cook’s Meadow Loop 
🏞 El Capitan Meadow 
🏞 Vernal Falls via Mist Trail hike
🏞 Sentinel Dome and Taft Point hike  Have you ticked off Yosemite off your list?  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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#yosemitenationalpark #yosemitevalley #yosemitefalls #visitcalifornia #californiaroadtrip #visitusa #allaboutadventures #adventureseekers #theglobewanderers #sheadventures #sheexplores #radgirlslife #stillatraveler #girlsabroad #outdoorwomen #womenwhoexplore #roamtheworld #earthfocus #outdoortones #wildernessnation #wildernessexplorer #wildernessbabes #earthtones #wanderwomeninc #femmetravels #hikingbangers #hikersofinstagram #hiketheworld 
      Hello Monday!!! 👋🏻  Did y’all feel like t Hello Monday!!! 👋🏻  Did y’all feel like the weekend was enough time to reset?  I think I nearly got 10 hours of sleep a night from Friday to Sunday which was much more than needed after this past week! 😴  We’ve got an exciting month ahead and I’m stoked to show you all what we’re up to! (Hint: cool partnerships and rad adventures).  But on another note, how do you guys best enjoy the fall season? Crunching on fallen leaves, enjoying a delicious PSL, making soup, baking apple and/or pumpkin pies, etc.? 🍂 What’s your favourite autumn activity?  📸 @jasonmengvisuals 
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