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Posted on August 15, 2020

Things to do in 1000 Islands Gananoque: A Visitor’s Guide

Visiting the 1000 Islands? Find hotels, restaurants, and things to do!

Things to do in 1000 Islands Gananoque: A Visitor’s Guide
Posted on June 27, 2019June 27, 2019

8 Mental Health Benefits of Travel (That You Can Recreate at Home)

Mental health requires more than a vacation.

8 Mental Health Benefits of Travel (That You Can Recreate at Home)
Posted on January 3, 2019January 27, 2019

Playa Hermosa Guanacaste: A Visitor’s Guide to Restaurants, Activities, and Day Trips

Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, is a quaint and beautiful area in the Guanacaste Province. It’s a great place to stay on your visit to Costa(more…)

Playa Hermosa Guanacaste: A Visitor’s Guide to Restaurants, Activities, and Day Trips
Posted on July 11, 2018January 11, 2019

The San Francisco City Pass: Which Attractions to See (and Which to Skip)

With so much to see, how can you possibly choose?

The San Francisco City Pass: Which Attractions to See (and Which to Skip)
Posted on April 21, 2018March 19, 2019

Things to do in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica: The Best Places, Activities, and Restaurants

Where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in paradise!

Things to do in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica: The Best Places, Activities, and Restaurants
Posted on June 3, 2017May 28, 2019

The Perfect 24 Hours in Copenhagen

What to see and do with one day in Copenhagen.

The Perfect 24 Hours in Copenhagen
Posted on February 6, 2017January 22, 2019

The Ultimate Travel Guide: Things to do San Juan, Puerto Rico

A full trip itinerary for San Juan, Puerto Rico! Things to do, places to go, and more.

The Ultimate Travel Guide: Things to do San Juan, Puerto Rico

Nina Near and Far

Hi! I’m Nina, and welcome to Nina Near and Far – an Ontario / Quebec travel blog for people who love to explore. Nina Near and Far is about making the most of your time off, weekends, and vacation days by exploring you own city and taking short, adventure-packed trips.

Ok, so Nick & I had a couple’s photoshoot the ot Ok, so Nick & I had a couple’s photoshoot the other night and when our photographer said “if you have any things you wanna bring (blankets, accessories, etc) to enhance the essence of Nina and Nick, feel free to do so.” Nick was like “ok, got it.” 🦙 This is obviously my new phone background. 📸 @_vanishamistryphoto 🦙 from @oneworldbazaar
It’s the perfect weekend for a day trip! 😍 Wh It’s the perfect weekend for a day trip! 😍 What are you up to this weekend? Need day trip inspiration? I linked my most popular blog post, 15 Days Trips from Ottawa (Under 2 Hours Away) in my bio along with a newly published a guide to the lovey town of Perth, Ontario! This is Code’s Mill! It’s a historic spot in Perth, Ontario. It’s cute on the outside and even better inside. You’ll find a beautiful indoor courtyard and great shops / restaurants: 🍩 Great donuts at @blackflygrubhub 🍫 Artisan chocolates at @perthchocolate 🍺 Great food at @fiddleheadsbarandgrill 🌱 Plants and gifts at @kellysflowersperth (to add to your ever growing plant collection. No, you do not have enough plants)
My level of excitement about the provincial border My level of excitement about the provincial border reopening is easily a 14/10 🙌🏼 📍Pink Lake Things to know: Gatineau Park ✅ Gatineau Parkway and Champlain Parkway are open to vehicles from 1:00 PM to 30 minutes before sunset on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. It is reserved for active use the rest of the time. ✅ The active use reservation times are amazing for cycling! ✅ There are several hiking trails that can be accessed any time, including during active use reservations (via Kingsmere or Meech Lake road). ✅ My Gatineau Park guide is linked in my bio and contains more details on which trails are accessible and when! #igersottawa #ottawaphoto
Did you hit up a patio this weekend? Nick and I Did you hit up a patio this weekend? Nick and I went to La Terrasse patio at @fairmontlaurier to enjoy a drink at sunset last night. It’s one of the best sunset views in Ottawa and they take reservations! I’ve got the Love is Love #PrideMonth cocktail in hand here. Yum! 😋 Best of all, I met @thewkndfashionista - a fantastic Ottawa fashion influencer - who also happened to be there! We‘ve been supporting each other on Instagram for years now and it was so fun to meet in person (from a couple meters away) ☺️ Check out my Ottawa Rooftop and Waterfront Patio guide [linked in bio] for more amazing views ☀️
Here’s to loving where you are now, working on g Here’s to loving where you are now, working on goals that excite you, spending time outside, and going on adventures 💕 P.S. In this photo I have achieved my lifetime goal of having my hair blow across my face & neck like Disney Princess and when I showed Nick he looked super confused and said “your hair always looks pretty?!” He is a liar, but also the best 🥰
GIVEAWAY! I’ve team up with @tworaptors to kic GIVEAWAY! I’ve team up with @tworaptors to kick off the launch of their new Father’s Day gift sets - available now. We’re gifting an exquisitely curated gift box to one lucky winner. Two Raptors is an incredible Ottawa-based gifting company that assembles beautiful boxes of Canadian-made goodies! It’s not just for Father’s Day: you can gift this amazing box to ANYONE IN YOUR LIFE who loves whiskey, BBQ, and hot sauce 😋 Here is what’s is included: ⁠The Man's Man Gift Box (but it could go to anyone who loves hot sauce & whisky 😋) from @tworaptors, which includes: ⁠ • One Maple Bourbon BBQ Sauce by Gourmet Inspirations • One Candied Jalapeño Hot Sauce Spray by Maritime Madness • One Whisky Barrel & Smoke Candle by Blackett & Co. • One Whisky on the Pops Popcorn by Eatable 💌 Ships anywhere in Canada⁠ HOW TO ENTER⁠ • Follow @tworaptors & @ninanearandfar • Like & save this post • Comment with your Father’s Day plans and / or why you would love to gift this box to someone! ☺️ Bonus entries: ⭐️ Tag a friend *with a comment* about the giveaway. Tags with no comment will be deleted. ⭐️ Share to your stories! THE FINE PRINT⁠ The giveaway is open to all of Canada. It will run until Wednesday, June 9, at 7 PM/EST. Tracked shipping is included. The winner will be contacted via DM after the closing date. Not sponsored, endorsed or associated with Instagram
I thought that we were winning the beach with our I thought that we were winning the beach with our sun shade mini-tent but... those women have pool floats in the form of a rainbow unicorn 🦄 and a male mallard duck 🦆 - yes, it is that specific (the males have a green head) and honestly how can you compete with that 🤷🏼‍♀️ OTTAWA DAY OUT IDEA: • Princess Louise Falls photo stop (I’ll post a reel with details next) • Petrie Island Beach and / or conservation area for a walk • Dairy Queen, Baskin Robbins, Marble Slab all near by to cool off afterwards! 😋
Welcome to Mini Golf Gardens ⛳️ Ottawa: SAVE t Welcome to Mini Golf Gardens ⛳️ Ottawa: SAVE this post for activity inspiration! Mini golf was the perfect outdoor activity for a chilly day! For $15/adult ($12/child) you can play both of their 18 hole courses. TIP: play the red course first, then the blue course. The blue course is a bit harder and more dynamic!
Ottawa date idea 🥰 The beautiful new lookout de Ottawa date idea 🥰 The beautiful new lookout deck behind Parliament is the perfect place for a date-night stroll. Get ice cream at Piccolo Grande or Lois ‘n’ Frimas in the Byward Market and then make your way over. NEW: Check our my Ottawa Dates Ideas post for Summer 2021! It includes 18 ideas - some that you can do right away and others that are booking now for mid-June and onwards. You’ll find ideas like: 🚗 Surprise day trips from Ottawa that will take you to new and exciting places. 🧺 A company that will set up the decked out picnic of your dreams. 🥂 Rooftop comedy shows coming in June! Plus, find details on previously included ideas like: 🦙 3 places in Ottawa that you can walk with llamas. 🛶 Fantastic places to canoe or kayak - some available now, some on the Quebec side. Check out the link in my bio for details and more ideas! I’ll continue to add to the list as summer progresses and new options become available!
Welcome to Victoria by the Sea 😍 It’s Tourism Welcome to Victoria by the Sea 😍 It’s Tourism Week in Canada so I was inspired to share a travel memory that I don’t believe I have shared before! This storybook town was one of the stops on our Prince Edward Island road trip in 2019. Population: 74! When we checked in we mentioned to our host that we were supposed to go kayaking in the morning. We’re used to big cities so the instructions “walk down to the water and look for Paul” were not what we were expecting - but we did exactly that and were out on the water in no time!
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