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Crossing Borders ~ Bridging Cultures ~ Traveling Responsibly

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    • Original Art Printed on Tshirts
    • Mixed Media Art on Canvas
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  • Postcards From Around The World
    • Argentina
    • Botswana
    • Brazil
    • Cambodia
    • Canada
    • Costa Rica
    • El Salvador
    • Guatemala
    • Honduras
    • India
    • Kenya
    • Laos
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    • Namibia
    • Nicaragua
    • Rwanda
    • South Africa
    • Spain
    • Sri Lanka
    • Tanzania
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    • Turkey
    • Uganda
    • Vietnam
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  • Humans of our World
    • India’s Selvamouthou Koumarasamy ~ How the Tourism Industry Changed His Life
    • South Africa’s Mpoe Mogale
  • Tips And Tricks
    • Responsible Travel – What can you do?
    • Keeping the Memory Alive
    • Budget Travel – How I juggle a full time job and explore the world!
    • Post Travel Blues
  • Mini Guides
    • Mini Guide Africa
      • A Day in Nairobi – The Perfect One Day Itinerary for the Animal Lover
      • Quick Guide to Zanzibar ~ The Urban Gypsy’s List of Must-do’s
      • Mini Guide for Morocco ~ top 8 things to do
    • Mini Guide Asia
      • The Gobi Desert: 6 Amazing Places You Can’t Miss!
    • Mini Guide Europe
      • Captivating Cappadocia
    • Mini Guide India/Sri Lanka
      • A Quick Guide to Varkala ~ Southern India’s Laid Back Beach Town
      • Traveling through the majestic state of Kerala? Why not spend a few extra unforgettable days in Kochi!
    • Mini Guide North America
      • San Francisco in a Day ~ the ultimate 1 day walking itinerary

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Remember that day when I was at Carnival? I can’t believe it’s been almost 2 months now! The Parade of Champions was truly an experience I’ll never forget! #riodejaneiro #riocarnival #riocarnaval2019 #brazil #beautifulbrazil #theurbangypsy
No filter needed with these pieces. Last week I took a class of inks on yupo paper. This was two out of the three I made. I love how the alcohol inks give such vibrant colours! #inksonyupo #yegmade #edmontonmade #yegartists #theurbangypsy
This is in the cutest town of Paraty, Brazil. Designed by the Portuguese to sit below sea level, they allow the tied to come in and out, cleaning the streets on a regular basis. Every time there is a full moon the streets are apparently completely flooded. #beautifulbrazil #brazil #paraty #paratystreets #unescoworldheritage #explore #theurbangypsy
We are just a tiny speck in this great big world we call home. We need to treat our home with more kindness. Happy Earth Day! #earthday #motherearth #happyearthday #brazil #beautifulbrazil #theurbangypsy
Just over 2 years ago I was lucky enough to travel to the beautiful country of Sri Lanka. There was no shortage of natural beauty but what won me over was the kindness of the Sri Lankan people. Today my deepest condolences go out this this country. ❤️
And here a few more newbies up for grabs... #shoplocal #theurbangypsy #malajewelry #malanecklaces #etsymadeincanada #bycurated
I’ve been busy creating some new Malas. The first is made with Riverstone, Sea Sediment Jasper, a silk tassel and an antique Buddha from Thailand. Second is made with Onyx, Lemon Quartz and stunning Dragon Vein Agate guru pendant. Third Mala is made with Onyx, Grey Crackle Agate, Yellow Howlite and a unique hand carved Ganesha Jade Quartz Guru pendant from India. Direct message me if you want to take one of these one if a kind pieces home 📿 #shoplocal #theurbangypsy #malajewelery #malanecklaces #bycurated #etsymadeincanada
Happy Siblings Day to these two fire crackers! I had to pick this photo because why the hell is Jennifer not wearing pants?! 🤣 I love you guys and want to thank you for wiping my bum back then! ❤️❤️❤️ #happysiblingsday #sisters #throwback #nopants
Oh Rio! Look how you amaze me! Thinking back to sunset on Sugarloaf Mountain. #riodejaneiro #brazil #beautifulbrazil #sunsets #sugarloafmountain #wanderlust #theurbangypsy
I’m really excited to show you the newest design in the Urban Gypsy Collection. Show a little Alberta pride and get your tank or T-shirt now! $35 each ******************************* #theurbangypsy #shoplocal #albertapride #albertacanada #alberta
Nothing like a spring petting zoo in the mall to make your day! Everyone loves a good llama! #llamas #noprobllama #pettingzoo #yeggers #thisisedmonton #theurbangypsy
And the sun always comes out after the storm! One of my favorite places that I visited in Brazil was Paraty. So much character! #whatawonderfulworld #paraty #discoverbrazil #beautifulbrazil #iloveparaty #wanderlust #theurbangypsy
This is another shot of just how beautiful Brazil’s Pantanal is! Mother Nature does not disappoint! #discoverbrazil #whatawonderfulworld #beautifulbrazil #pantanal #mothernature #wanderlust #theurbangypsy
There were soooooo many species of birds in Brazil’s Pantanal. This eagle was pretty cute I have to say! #discoverbrazil #brazil #beautifulbrazil #birdsofinstagram #birdsofprey #pantanal #theurbangypsy
So many amazing moments to share with you from my recent trip to Brazil. This shot was taken while horseback riding in the Pantanal. #brazil #beautifulbrazil #pantanal #calmbeforethestorm #explorebrazil #wanderlust #theurbangypsy
Who’s that speck way out there? That’s me! Just living my best life in Brazil. This amazing backdrop was where we went horseback riding just outside of Paraty. ❤️❤️❤️ #brazil #beautifulbrazil #discoverbrazil #paraty #whatawonderfulworld #wanderlust #theurbangypsy
The enormity of Iguazú Falls is like nothing I’ve ever seen. It goes on and on and even envelopes two countries. It’s obvious why this is a Wonder of the World! #beautifulbrazil #brazil #argentina #iguazufalls #iguacufalls #waterfalls #wanderlust #theurbangypsy
My favorite little town in Brazil was Paraty. It is a protected World Heritage Site and rightly so! #beautifulbrazil #paraty #paratyrj #worldheritagesite #explorebrazil #wanderlust #theurbangypsy
Remember that day when I was back in Brazil? This was on the majestic island of Ilha Grande. No cars...just nature at its finest! #beautifulbrazil #brazil #ilhagrande #islandlife #wanderlust #explorebrazil #theurbangypsy
Yesterday I was fortunate enough to get taken into Rio biggest favela. Rocinha is home to 75 000 people and truly is a town within a city. It is run by drug lords and walking by teenagers holding machine guns and AK 47’s made it all the more eye opening. When you look past the bullet holes there were far more people that greeted us with loving kindness. So grateful for this experience on my last day in Brazil. #streetart #beautifulbrazil #travelbrazil #riodejaneiro #favelas #racinha #theurbangypsy

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Remember that day when I was at Carnival? I can’t believe it’s been almost 2 months now! The Parade of Champions was truly an experience I’ll never forget! #riodejaneiro #riocarnival #riocarnaval2019 #brazil #beautifulbrazil #theurbangypsy
No filter needed with these pieces. Last week I took a class of inks on yupo paper. This was two out of the three I made. I love how the alcohol inks give such vibrant colours! #inksonyupo #yegmade #edmontonmade #yegartists #theurbangypsy
This is in the cutest town of Paraty, Brazil. Designed by the Portuguese to sit below sea level, they allow the tied to come in and out, cleaning the streets on a regular basis. Every time there is a full moon the streets are apparently completely flooded. #beautifulbrazil #brazil #paraty #paratystreets #unescoworldheritage #explore #theurbangypsy
We are just a tiny speck in this great big world we call home. We need to treat our home with more kindness. Happy Earth Day! #earthday #motherearth #happyearthday #brazil #beautifulbrazil #theurbangypsy
Just over 2 years ago I was lucky enough to travel to the beautiful country of Sri Lanka. There was no shortage of natural beauty but what won me over was the kindness of the Sri Lankan people. Today my deepest condolences go out this this country. ❤️
And here a few more newbies up for grabs... #shoplocal #theurbangypsy #malajewelry #malanecklaces #etsymadeincanada #bycurated
I’ve been busy creating some new Malas. The first is made with Riverstone, Sea Sediment Jasper, a silk tassel and an antique Buddha from Thailand. Second is made with Onyx, Lemon Quartz and stunning Dragon Vein Agate guru pendant. Third Mala is made with Onyx, Grey Crackle Agate, Yellow Howlite and a unique hand carved Ganesha Jade Quartz Guru pendant from India. Direct message me if you want to take one of these one if a kind pieces home 📿 #shoplocal #theurbangypsy #malajewelery #malanecklaces #bycurated #etsymadeincanada
Happy Siblings Day to these two fire crackers! I had to pick this photo because why the hell is Jennifer not wearing pants?! 🤣 I love you guys and want to thank you for wiping my bum back then! ❤️❤️❤️ #happysiblingsday #sisters #throwback #nopants
Oh Rio! Look how you amaze me! Thinking back to sunset on Sugarloaf Mountain. #riodejaneiro #brazil #beautifulbrazil #sunsets #sugarloafmountain #wanderlust #theurbangypsy
I’m really excited to show you the newest design in the Urban Gypsy Collection. Show a little Alberta pride and get your tank or T-shirt now! $35 each ******************************* #theurbangypsy #shoplocal #albertapride #albertacanada #alberta
Nothing like a spring petting zoo in the mall to make your day! Everyone loves a good llama! #llamas #noprobllama #pettingzoo #yeggers #thisisedmonton #theurbangypsy
And the sun always comes out after the storm! One of my favorite places that I visited in Brazil was Paraty. So much character! #whatawonderfulworld #paraty #discoverbrazil #beautifulbrazil #iloveparaty #wanderlust #theurbangypsy
This is another shot of just how beautiful Brazil’s Pantanal is! Mother Nature does not disappoint! #discoverbrazil #whatawonderfulworld #beautifulbrazil #pantanal #mothernature #wanderlust #theurbangypsy
There were soooooo many species of birds in Brazil’s Pantanal. This eagle was pretty cute I have to say! #discoverbrazil #brazil #beautifulbrazil #birdsofinstagram #birdsofprey #pantanal #theurbangypsy
So many amazing moments to share with you from my recent trip to Brazil. This shot was taken while horseback riding in the Pantanal. #brazil #beautifulbrazil #pantanal #calmbeforethestorm #explorebrazil #wanderlust #theurbangypsy
Who’s that speck way out there? That’s me! Just living my best life in Brazil. This amazing backdrop was where we went horseback riding just outside of Paraty. ❤️❤️❤️ #brazil #beautifulbrazil #discoverbrazil #paraty #whatawonderfulworld #wanderlust #theurbangypsy
The enormity of Iguazú Falls is like nothing I’ve ever seen. It goes on and on and even envelopes two countries. It’s obvious why this is a Wonder of the World! #beautifulbrazil #brazil #argentina #iguazufalls #iguacufalls #waterfalls #wanderlust #theurbangypsy
My favorite little town in Brazil was Paraty. It is a protected World Heritage Site and rightly so! #beautifulbrazil #paraty #paratyrj #worldheritagesite #explorebrazil #wanderlust #theurbangypsy
Remember that day when I was back in Brazil? This was on the majestic island of Ilha Grande. No cars...just nature at its finest! #beautifulbrazil #brazil #ilhagrande #islandlife #wanderlust #explorebrazil #theurbangypsy
Yesterday I was fortunate enough to get taken into Rio biggest favela. Rocinha is home to 75 000 people and truly is a town within a city. It is run by drug lords and walking by teenagers holding machine guns and AK 47’s made it all the more eye opening. When you look past the bullet holes there were far more people that greeted us with loving kindness. So grateful for this experience on my last day in Brazil. #streetart #beautifulbrazil #travelbrazil #riodejaneiro #favelas #racinha #theurbangypsy
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