# Hidden Gems


Have you ever just walked around a foreign city, maybe foraging for something to eat, or stepping into a little shop off an alleyway? These moments leave us wanting more. They are not planned, not on the itinerary they are the hidden gems of travel. Sometimes you get to share in on someone else's experiences and they are moments that never disappoint. Driving to a near by town and exploring a new coffee shop or a local market, what joy! Keep your eyes open and you may just spot a hidden gem that becomes a favourite spot.

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*Quebec City, Canada*

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*Puerto Vallarta, Mexico*

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*Lisbon, Portugal*

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*Crete, Greece*

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*New York City, USA*

Yours adventurous, Ms. Mindful Traveller