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Mark and Mya’s Adventure to Nelson

Mark and Mya’s Adventure to Nelson

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

Nelson is city located in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is in the region of the Selkirk Mountains on the extreme west arm of the Kootenay Lake. It is one of the smaller “Cities” in British Columbia with an approximate population of 10,000. Known as...
Mark and Mya’s Adventure to Edmonton

Mark and Mya’s Adventure to Edmonton

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

Edmonton is the Capital city of the Canadian Province of Alberta. Located on the North Saskatchewan River. Home to almost one million people it is the northernmost populated metropolitan area in North America. It is home to many year round festivals and is often...
Mark and Mya’s Adventure to Banff National Park

Mark and Mya’s Adventure to Banff National Park

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

Banff is a resort town located within the Banff National Park in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located along the famous Trans-Canada Hwy, approximately 126km (78 miles) West of Calgary, Alberta. Home of the Canadian Rockies, Banff is famous for it stunning...
Mark and Mya’s Adventure to Vancouver Island

Mark and Mya’s Adventure to Vancouver Island

by Mark & Mya's Adventures | Dec 17, 2018 | Canada, Destinations, Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island is situated west of Vancouver and is only accessible via ferry (you can bring your car on the ferry to help you get around once you arrive) or by air. When I first looked at heading there, I came across ferry crossing prices that were time dependant...
Mark and Mya’s Adventure to Vancouver

Mark and Mya’s Adventure to Vancouver

by Mark & Mya's Adventures | Dec 17, 2018 | Canada, Destinations, Vancouver

Vancouver is by far the easiest way to travel in and out of Canada from Australia. It’s ironic that I’ve been through Vancouver almost a dozen times now and hardly spent any time actually exploring it. So when the opportunity to spend six days in British Columbia’s...
Mark and Mya’s Adventure to Kamloops

Mark and Mya’s Adventure to Kamloops

by Mark & Mya's Adventures | Nov 18, 2018 | Canada, Destinations, Kamloops

Kamloops is situated in beautiful British Columbia about halfway between Vancouver and Banff. It is often a one- night stop over for those travelling along the Rocky Mountaineer or driving from Calgary to Vancouver. Our visit showed us that Kamloops is a destination...
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It's hard to believe that this was only a few mont It's hard to believe that this was only a few months ago. Do you dream of adventures like this? Mya & I took Ed (my sister's dog) on his first ever road trip to the snow & he loved it. I'm so glad we could tick this off for Ed before Lockdown 2.0. Whilst our adventures might be on hold for now, Victoria has just been hit with an artic weathrr system and we are really feeling the cold? I wonder if anyone had it snow where they are? Not every dog has a natural fur coat like Mya's to keep them warm, so we got Ed a Sherpa Coat from PETstock's winter apparel range. They have a large range of different winter coats available & are now offering 30% off. Whilst @PETstock_Australia will remain open durring Stage 4 lockdown in Melbourne, they will also be offering click & collect, or online purchases / home deliveries, to support Victoria's efforts, so that we can all get through this sooner rather than later. Does your dog wear a coat? How do they find it? What things do you do to manage the cold? P.S. Congratulations to @close.your.eyes_open.your.mind who is the lucky winner of our @prime100petfood giveaway. We will DM you to arrange the collection of your prize. #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
As of yesterday Melbourne has 6322 active COVID19 As of yesterday Melbourne has 6322 active COVID19 cases and has gone into stage 4 lockdown. For those of you not in Melbourne, that means for the next 6 weeks we now have a curfew between 8pm and 5am. There are only four reasons to leave your home, work, get food or essentials, give care or get exercise (non recreational). We are also no longer allowed to travel further than 5km away from your home unless it is for work or care giving. Finally masks are mandatory when leaving your home. Whilst it's going to be a tough six weeks, it's probably steps that are needed and as much as we might hate the restrictions, lets abide by them and get this under control. What's the current situation where you are? What does that mean for Mya and I. Well sadly we will be cancelling our plans to head to Queensland in September. It's almost certain we wouldn't be allowed across the border and although 6 weeks is a long way away, travelling is not the responsible thing to be doing at the moment. In the meantime we will keep posting old throwbacks with former travel tips, and the odd photos that we havent previously shared. Hopefully this old photo of Mya playing in the snow, puts a smile on your face. P.S. if you havent already seen yesterday's post, be sure to check it out. We have a great giveaway. #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
Are you a fan of free food? Our friends at Prime1 Are you a fan of free food? Our friends at Prime100 have just released a brand new product SPD Duck and Sweet Potato. It's a hypo allergenic formula that has been recommended for dogs with skin or digestive issues. If you'd like to give it a try, it will be available in stores that stock Prime100 over the next week. To celebrate the new product, the team at Prime100 has given us some food to give away.  ▪︎2x 2kg SPD Duck and Sweet Potato rolls ▪︎1x 2.2kg SPD Zero G Kibble To go into the draw to win ▪︎Make sure you follow @mark_and_myas_adventures & @Prime100petfood ▪︎ Tell us if your pup eats kibble, cooked or raw meat and tag a friend in the comment. ▪︎Each comment will count as one entry, but you can enter as many times as you like. ▪︎ Save this post to come back to it later. ▪︎We will choose a winner by random and announce it on Wednesday 5th August 2020. The winner will be able to collect their prize from their closest PETstock store. T&C Apply (See First Comment) @Prime100PetFood #PoweredByPrime100
PLEASE HELP MYA The walking track along the Yarra PLEASE HELP MYA The walking track along the Yarra River in Warrandyte is one of Victoria's best, & few off leash dog trails, but now the Manningham Council is wanting to make part of the trail on leash. Mya & I have been using the trail for over eight years. We catch up with friends there, go on walks, runs, bike ride, swim in summer & have even paddled along the river together. We do not want to loose this area, or have needless restrictions imposed on it's use. The Manningham Council is upgrading Lions Park in Warrandyte & expect an increase of people in the area. They believe making the area between 183 Yarra Street, & the Kanagroo Ground-Warrandyte Road Bridge an on leash area, will improve community safety. The upgrade is separated from the existing river walking track by foliage & an embankment, & to the best of our knowledge there hasn't been an incidents that have raised safety concerns. We do not see the need to change the rules as a result. Many parks within Victoria have introduced on leash restrictions in designated areas, or designated times; subsequently these areas have become either completely on leash, or banned dogs all together, after the local council or Parks Victoria have decided that the variation of rules has created confusion. It's my fear that this could happen in Warrandyte in the future. How you can help. ▪︎If your in Victoria, AU sign the petition (in our story / highlights) ▪︎Share this post with anyone who may be affected (friends & groups) ▪︎Give us a 👍 thumbs up to show your support, or share your thoughts on the issue. #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
This big ball of fluff wanted to send you all some This big ball of fluff wanted to send you all some love. We know it's tough times at the moment for alot of people atm. What do you think Mya is thinking? P.S. Did you see yesterdays post about Mya getting featured on the big screen? #LifeIsBetterWithADog
Have you heard of the Top Dog Film Festival before Have you heard of the Top Dog Film Festival before? It showcases the incredible bond between dogs and their people. The festival screens over 2 hours, and travels throughout the world. Mya and I are very excited, because we have been working with an incredible videographer to make a short film about our adventures together. It's the best content we have created so far, and something I'm going to cherish. Our film is going to be a part of the festival and you can watch it at the following screenings: Sydney North - 11th August Newcastle - 17th October Darwin - 11th August Brisbane - 18th September Perth - 28th August Other dates / locations throughout Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Belgium and the UK will be announced soon when they are COVID safe. What did you think of the trailer? I hope it spreads a few smiles durring these tough times. Do you know someone who would enjoy the film? Please tag or share this post with them. Would you like for us to let you know when a screening near you is available? Tell us where your from and I'll do my best to keep you in the loop. @TopDogFilmFestival #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
What are you looking forward to after COVID? Mya What are you looking forward to after COVID? Mya and I are hanging out for our round Australia road trip and to get back up in the mountains. Now might not be the time to be on the road in Australia, but whilst in Lockdown in Melbourne, it's the perfect time to dream and plan for that next adventure. The guys at @TomTomDrivers have put together a whole section on their website dedicated to RoadTrips, to help inspire people to find the perfect route. I've just added three routes that Mya and I have been on in Victoria over the last 12 months: ▪︎Dinner Plain ▪︎The Great Ocean Road ▪︎Mornington Peninsula They have some great tips for routes, accomodation, photo opportunities and activities. You can easily check them out by swiping up in our stories today, or taking a look at our Highlights. I'm planning to add more soon from our North American trips. Have you got a trip that you've had to postpone? Are borders surrounding you open again? @TomTomDrivers #RoadTripsByTomTom #TomTomDrivers #AfterCovid19 #NoPawGetsLeftBehind #Sponsored
Resort or natural hot springs? A throwback to our Resort or natural hot springs? A throwback to our second winter in British Columbia when we were lucky enough to be able to make our way to the Halcyon Hot Springs Resort. It's located halfway between Revelstoke and Nelson in British Columbia. It's also only a short drive to the natural Halfway Hot Springs that we previously visited; giving you the best of both worlds. @HalcyonHotSprings offers four seperate pools at various temperatures, some of the most spectacular views we have seen at any hot springs, a restaurant, massage services and pet friendly accommodation. We were luck enough to be able to stay in one of their cottages that had a complete kitchen and a fire place, that had Mya relaxing and falling asleep in no time. The cottages and cabins are all independent dwellings, with immediate access to areas where your pet can go to the toilet. The resort does charge a $20 per pet / night fee. The pools at Halcyon aren't normally pet friendly, but after they met Mya in 2018 and fell in love with her, the staff at Halcyon Hot Springs Resort were kind enough to open the pool for us out of hours and give Mya her very own private relaxation time with me by the pool. During our stay I enjoyed a massage, which was exactly what I needed after a few weeks of skiing and enjoyed a nice meal at the onsite restaurant. I'm curious do you prefer to get out with nature and hike to a natural hot spring or would you prefer to relax with a hot spring in a resort where you have everything you could need? Since Mya and I are being responsible and staying at home in lockdown, I thought it might be good idea to share throwback content from Canada because it's not in lockdown. I hope you enjoyed this? #NoPawGetsLeftBehind #PowererByPrime100
Sure enough, we have snow in Australia. But the d Sure enough, we have snow in Australia. But the deep stuff in North America. It was completely foreign to Mya. It's always nice thinking back to the good times we had travelling the world together. Do you think this is what they mean when they say working dog? #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
UPDATE - BACK IN LOCKDOWN If you haven't heard, M UPDATE - BACK IN LOCKDOWN If you haven't heard, Melbourne is now back in lockdown for 6 weeks. Mya and I are safe and well. Our family is safe and well. We are incredibly grateful for that, and for all your kind messages of support. Sadly this is probably a necessity to try and get COVID19 under control, but also so frustrating because we were so close to having the virus eradicated, and there have been so many mistakes made by our leaders that have gotten us back to this point. As much as we want to be out travelling, going on new adventures and creating new content to share with you, this year has been extremely challenging to do that. All we can do is our little part, trying to be responsible and hope that in 6 weeks time the situation is much better. What is the situation where you are? How are you coping? I know some places in Australia are COVID free, some places in the world have managed it well and are now back to normal, whilst other places continue to deal with the day to day challenges. Until we can hit the road again, we will go back to reposting some of our favourite moments. Hopefully they put a smile on your face and possibly give you some inspiration for adventures once this is all over. In the meantime we appreciate your continued support and look forward to being able to share more adventures with you when all this is over. #NoPawGetsLeftBehind #AdventureWillWait
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