NomadGirl Travels

Five women from Western Canada fought for women's right to be recognized as a person in Canada. These women were: Nellie McClung, Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Louise McKinney, and Irene Parlby. They were successful in their fight and in 1929, women were granted the status of "Persons" and thus could vote and sit on the Senate. Statues were designed by Barbara Paterson and were cast in bronze in Calgary, Alberta. There are two sets of these statues in Canada. One is located at the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Ontario, and the other is near Olympic Plaza in Calgary, Alberta. Nellie McClung was a Calgarian and people can also visit her house, which is a historic site in Calgary. The Famous Five Statues in Calgary, AB Statue of Nellie McClung in Ottawa, ON Statue of Irene Parlby in Ottawa, ON Statues of Henrietta Muir Edwards and Louise McKinney in Ottawa, ON Statue of Emily Murphy in Ottawa, ON These five women played a very

One great day trip in Southern Alberta, in the Crowsnest Pass, is the Frank Slide. The town of Frank, Alberta, was a mining town in the early 1900's. Approximately 600 residents were sleeping, and there were miners in the coal mine at the bottom of Turtle Mountain, when in the early morning hours of April 29, 1903, a massive chunk if rock broke away and tumbled down the mountain. As it fell, it broke apart leaving a mass of destruction in its path. Some people living on the outskirts of Frank were killed in the landslide. The entrance to the mine was blocked, but the miners were able to dig themselves out. The rubble that was strewn across the base of Turtle Mountain was left as is, and the side of the mountain remains as it was over 100 years ago after the slide happened. Visitors can walk around the area on a 1.5km pathway to view the damage. There are signs along the highway and around the Visitor Centre that tell the story of Frank and the Frank Slide. The Vis

Mount Maunganui is a popular resort town near Tauranga, New Zealand. It is known for its great weather, beaches and surfing and is often compared to Australia's Gold Coast. Mount Maunganui is a dormant volcano rising 232 metres at the far end of the peninsula. It is a popular area for outdoor activities. The M ā ori name for Mount Maunganui is Mauao, meaning "caught by the morning sun." It is a sacred site for three local M ā ori tribes known as the "Iwi." There is a M ā ori legend about the volcano and how it came to be situated where it is today and how it got its name. It is a story about a love triangle, full of heartache. Three mountains surrounded Tauranga - Puwhena, Otanewainuku, and the nameless one.  Puwhena was female and the other two were male. The nameless one was in love with Puwhena, but her heart belonged to Otanewainuku. The nameless one decided to drown himself when his love would not be reciprocated by Puwhena. The nameless one decid

London is my favourite city to visit in the world. It has a lot to offer. It is very easy to navigate around using the Tube, buses or walking. London is a great mix of modern and ancient. It has lots of history, but also has a lot of cultural delights too. Parliament and the Westminster Clock And it is full of famous attractions. Some of the best attractions that I suggest you visit are: The British Museum I missed this on my first trip to London, so it was on my list for things to see when I returned ten years later. The entrance to the British Museum The Great Court One thing I really wanted to see was the Rosetta Stone. This stone helped decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs. It was obtained by the British and moved to London in 1802. The Rosetta Stone is behind glass. You are allowed to take photos, but have to deal with the reflection of your flash. The whole Egyptian wing of the British Museum was exciting to see. The Rosetta Stone Another gallery that

One highlight in Fez, Morocco, is the Medina. This is an amazing network of alleyways and passages in the Old City. Ten thousand people live in this area of Fez. It is a confusing network of passages that have businesses, restaurants, and homes off them that seem to be hidden. It is recommended that you have a guide who knows his or her way around as you could very easily become lost in the maze. My guide had lived there his whole life and still got lost sometimes! View of the Medina A wool business in the Medina Chickens for sale There is lots to see, hear, and smell in the Medina. You also have to watch out for local traffic in the form of donkey carts, motorcycles, and trucks! If someone yells "Belek!", get out of the way fast! It means that something is coming up behind you and it is best to move off the road. My group was waiting outside a spice shop for people who were purchasing items when a truck came along the pathway. We all had to hurry out of