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Mark and Mya’s Adventure to Kelowna

Mark and Mya’s Adventure to Kelowna

by Mark & Mya's Adventures | Jan 8, 2019 | Canada, Destinations, Kelowna

Besides from Vancouver’s surrounding cities, Kelowna is British Columbia’s second largest city with about 127k people living there. It’s famous for its lake, wine region and of course the skiing and mountain biking at Big White, which is only a short drive away. No...

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Could you say no to this face? It makes me think Could you say no to this face? It makes me think of Oliver Twist saying "Please sir, can I have some more." We got ask to try out @Prime100Petfood's supermarket brand @PrimePantry. Despite being the supermarket brand, Prime Pantry is still made with the same high quality ingredients that are sourced locally within Australia. And whilst I can't get Mya to eat vegetables on their own, she was drooling over the Prime Pantry Australian Snapper and Vegetables. You can find Prime Pantry in Woolworths, Coles, Drakes supermarkets in South Australia and Queensland, OTR stores, Romeo’s in South Australia and NSW, and many independent supermarkets. Have you heard of Prime Pantry or tried it? What did you think? @PrimePantry @Prime100Petfood #PoweredByPrime100 #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
How cute are these two (1-10)? Throwback to our t How cute are these two (1-10)? Throwback to our trip to Warrnambool last month, where Mya got to meet @Aussie.Sedona. The two pups have very similar personalities and just clicked. It's crazy how tiny Sedona looks next to Mya. We were so greatful for Jess and Sedona showing us around. If you missed our post about Warrnambool, be sure to check it out, as we offer some great tips if your planning an adventure there. I hear it's almost whale watching season. #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
Do you have a favourite season? Whilst Autumn (Fa Do you have a favourite season? Whilst Autumn (Fall) is loved by many, it's probably my least favourite season. In Melbourne it's wet, muddy and often too cold for outdoor fun, yet not cold enough for snow. It's often the time of year, that I want to fast forward, so that I can move onto winter fun. It's a bit how I'm feeling right now. My life is a bit stalled. I'm missing Misch (who is away for work), missing travel and adventure, missing essential elements to be able to take the next step with investments and a whole range of other things. I probably sound like a brat, but you see, I'm very much a doer. I don't like being stagnant. I need to make things happen. In saying that, it kind of feels really stupid to feel that way when over 14,000 people died yesterday and people are in lockdowns throughout the world. I really should be grateful for where I am, and the opportunities I have. And I am grateful. I'm going to try and be more conscious of the moment. Who knows, just maybe I'll be able to enjoy the beauty that this season has to offer and focud on how lucky I really am. I hope our post today puts a smile on your face and helps gets you thinking. P.S. At 9:30 am AEST (Melbourne) and 7:30 pm EST (New York) we will be doing an Instagram Live with @danielhillmedia from The Instagram Stories Flash Briefing. We plan to answer any questions you might have about Instagram, from why you hardly ever see people in your feed to paid partnerships. If you have any questions let us know? #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
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Snow dogs in Australia? It doesn't happen right? W Snow dogs in Australia? It doesn't happen right? Wrong! Over the past couple of weeks, we've received a lot of messages asking where you can take a dog to the snow in Australia? Whilst Alpine Resorts such as Mt Buller, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Baw Baw & Lake Mountain prohibit dogs unless they have an issued permit, there are two places in Australia where you can take your dog above the snowline without needing a 4WD or a permit. 1. Dinner Plain Alpine Village (Victoria) Dinner Plain situated in central Victoria, Australia & located about 10 minutes drive from Mt Hotham (6 hours away from Melbourne) is the only village in Australia that you can take your pet on a holiday, without the requirement of an exclusive permit. Dogs are allowed on leash throughout the village, including retail store The Alpine Life & Blizzard Brewery. There is also a small off leash area. There is a wide selection of pet friendly accommodation, however we highly recommend Gifford - Dinner Plain (Availableon AirBnB, Stayz). Other activities include an Onsen, a small ski slope suitable for beginners & a tobogan slope. A short drive away & you can be at Mt Hotham (An Alpine Resort where dogs aren't allowed without a permit) & take advantage of some of the best skiing / snowboarding on offer in Victoria. 2. Corin Forrest (Australian Capital Territory) Corin Forrest situated a 45 minute drive south west of Canberra just outside the Namadgi National Park. The resort offers a modest ski / snow park and allows dogs to be in the picnic/ BBQ area. They also operate several dog days, where they encourage people to bring their dog and introduce them to the snow with greater access throughout the area. We are yet to make it to Corin Forest, but hope to get there one day. Have you been to either Dinner Plain or Corin Forest? If you found this post valuable, you can show your appreciation by saving it, forwarding it onto someone else so they can plan a trip, or simply letting us know what you think in the comments. Is taking your dog to the snow an experience you would like them to have? Is there anything alse you'd like to know? @visitdinnerplain @corin_forest #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
Can you understand this bond? "I am your friend, Can you understand this bond? "I am your friend, your partner, your dog. You are my life, my love, my leader. I will be yours, faithful and true, till the last beat of my heart. I am your dog!" Surely our dogs deserve the same back from us? It's this very reasoning that keeps me trying to ensure Mya is living her best life. I wanted to dedicate this post to all the amazing dogs that have touched our hearts. Whilst their lives maybe short, they have the ability to have huge impacts on our lives and us on theirs! Be sure to send this to someone who has had a dog touch their heart. #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
“Such short little lives our pets have to spend “Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.” – John Grogan What will you do this weekend to show your pup, that you appreciate having them in your life? This photo is a throwback to our 2018 Fall trip to Lake Louise. If I'm to be honest, I don't think Mya cared how beautiful the place was, that we travelled all the way from Australia to Canada to get there, or that the canoe cost over $100 an hour to rent. I think she only cared that she didn't get left behind, and that she was able to be with me @banff_lakelouise #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
Have you seen the loveable dog movie Oddball? How Have you seen the loveable dog movie Oddball? How stunning is this coastline? Have you heard of, or ever been to Warrnambool before? We spent the last couple of days there. If you've never heard of it, it's one of the stops along The Great Ocean Road, that I've always dismissed as being too far (despite the inland route only being 3 hours from Melbourne). It's the home of Oddball, a renowned spot to watch whales, and has some of Victoria's most beautiful coastlines. We checked out: ▪︎Logans Beach (off leash) ▪︎Magic Rock (on leash) ▪︎Childers Cover (on leash) ▪︎The Cove (on leash) We also visited Thunder Point and viewed Middle Island from the lookout. The island (semi famous) from the movie Oddball, where a Maremma was trained to protect the resident fairy penguins from foxes. If you haven't seen the movie, we highly recommend you check it out. We stayed at a cheap @AirBnB called Farmstay Lanaud. Whilst the decor was similar to my grandma's house, and it could do with a bit more cleaning, it was only $117 per night, 10 minutes out of Warrnambool and Mya was welcomed. There were plenty of other petfriendly options too. We ate at The Whalers Hotel and Bojangles Pizza Restaurant who both had dog friendly seating. I've also been told the Deep Blue Hot Springs is worth checking out, but that will have to wait until next time. Do you have any other tips for Warrnambool or the surrounding areas? Do you have any favourite photos from today's post? A special thanks to @aussie.sedona / @jordanandjessica who joined us yesterday. Without their help, we would have never seen as much as we did. If you haven't come across their social accounts before, I highly recommend checking them out. @VisitWarrnambool #HolidayHereThisYear #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
Have you heard of, or been to Sandy Point? Last w Have you heard of, or been to Sandy Point? Last week we made our way to Sandy Point, which is about a 2.5 hours drive south of Melbourne, in Gippsland. We had goals to find some amazing sand dunes, that I had seen on Instagram (thanks to @chief_theaussieshep), but sadly didn't quite get there. Instead we had a pretty relaxed time, and took Mya down to the off leash dog beach, where we played frisbee. She was stoked and ended up so sandy. We stayed in a pet friendly @airbnb called Quirky. Whilst we had to take our own linen and struggled to get phone reception, the little cabin was fully fenced, had pretty much everything we needed and certainly lived up to it's name. Do you like the quirky theme? We think we will head back to Sandy Point in the future, is there anything you would recommend for us to check out? Do you have a favourite photo from our trip? I really love the first one with Mya and Michelle in the background. P.S. A huge thanks to @aussieinnapa who brought a replacement frisbee for Mya after hers was stolen. P.P.S. If you head to Sandy Point please be responsible and obey the leash laws. The vulnerable hooded plover nests in this area, and Parks Victoria has blamed dogs in the past for their decline. @sandy_point @visitgippsland #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
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