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    The Best Summer Day Trips from Winnipeg

    written by Brenna Holeman
    August 31, 2020
    9 comments
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  • Travel

    Things to Do in Swan Valley, Manitoba

    by Brenna Holeman August 6, 2020

    When I was invited to visit Swan Valley, a region about five hours northwest of Winnipeg, I had no idea what to expect. I had vaguely heard of the town of Swan River, but beyond that I couldn’t tell you a thing.

    But after spending a few days exploring Swan Valley, I can tell you this: it’s one of my favourite places in Manitoba, hands down.

    Perfect for a socially-distanced trip, one that includes a lot of natural beauty, I’m so excited to share some of what I got up to while I was in Swan Valley. Nestled between the Porcupine Mountains and Duck Mountains, the valley is perfect for hiking, fishing, camping, and swimming in summer, while ideal for downhill skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing in winter. It’s a bit of a nature enthusiast’s dream playground, really, and I could have happily spent another week or two exploring all that there was to do outdoors in Swan Valley.

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    Things to Do in Brandon, Manitoba

    by Brenna Holeman July 19, 2020

    Even without the chaos of 2020, this year was always going to be about sticking close to home for me. After five weeks in Europe last year, I realized those kinds of trips no longer really appealed; with my home, my dog, my family, and my friends all in Winnipeg, Canada, I knew I wanted to focus more on shorter, more local trips.

    Not only that, I was starting to feel as though I had severely neglected my own home province for far too long. I left Manitoba at 18 and, despite travelling to over 100 countries, I had never really explored the prairie province where I grew up.

    First up? Manitoba’s second largest city, Brandon.

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    A Solo Traveller No Longer… Please Meet Dottie!

    written by Brenna Holeman
    October 3, 2018
    52 comments
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  • Travel

    The Best Things to Do in Gimli, Manitoba (the coolest little town you need to visit)

    by Brenna Holeman August 9, 2018

    Vikings, pickerel tacos, and beaches for days? There’s so much to do in and around Gimli! Read on for all of the best things to do in Gimli, Manitoba, the coolest little town you need to visit.

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    I Forgot to Take Photos at Winnipeg Folk Fest (and here’s why)

    by Brenna Holeman July 19, 2018

    As I packed up my blanket, still flying high from the previous hour and a half of amazing music, I realised something: I hadn’t taken any photos of the performers. In fact, I thought, I hadn’t taken many photos at all over the past three days at Folk Fest. I had brought all of my camera equipment, made sure every battery was charged, every lens cleaned, and yet… I had barely thought to take my camera out of its bag.

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  • Lifestyle

    It’s Official… I Moved Home to Canada!

    written by Brenna Holeman
    July 4, 2018
    59 comments
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  • Travel

    The Best Museums in Mississippi

    by Brenna Holeman May 24, 2018

    From the must-see Mississippi Civil Rights Museum to the brand-new Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience, here are some of the best museums in Mississippi.

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    Magic, Mystery, and… a Sphinx? The Hermetic Code Tour of Manitoba’s Legislative Building

    by Brenna Holeman April 23, 2018

    Why is there an Egyptian Sphinx on the roof of the Manitoba Legislative Building? Um, and is the Ark of the Covenant right here in Winnipeg?! The Hermetic Code Tour is one tour you definitely don’t want to miss.

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    A Tour of Western Canada with Topdeck Travel

    written by Brenna Holeman
    April 5, 2018
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Hi, I'm Brenna

My name is Brenna Holeman and I drink a lot of whisky. No, wait. That’s not how I want to start. After over 100 countries over 14 years, many of them solo, I tend to write about travel a lot, but I write about other things, too: getting dumped, buying way too much jewellery, and yeah, OK, whisky (none of those things are related, I swear). You’ll find a mix of advice, opinion pieces, and stories on this blog, but either way, I hope to make you want to read more. For more about me and what you'll find on This Battered Suitcase, click here .

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