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Hi! We are Stephanie and Shawn Thompson. A Toronto-based social media influencer and blogger team called The Thompson Trotters, specializing in all things travel. We recently have created a home account called The Thompson Haven to showcase our love for design & DIY's when we aren't on the road. Our goal is to help you get the most out of life's adventures!

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We’ve been ✨hibernating✨ this winter. ⁣
⁣
Not sure if it’s because of covid, working from home, or the cold but honestly we barely leave the house. Went on a hike last weekend and felt amazing to really get outside and move our bodies. Maybe it’s just a winter funk but got any tips to have more energy/motivation these days?? Lemme hear ‘em 👇🏼🤍

This was New Years last year for us. The prettiest

This was New Years last year for us. The prettiest rainbow we’ve ever seen & the last time we left the country. Such a tease 😅⁣
⁣
If 2020 has taught us anything it’s that we are not invincible, none of us are in full control of our lives, and true happiness comes from slowing down & being with people that matter most. ⁣
⁣
This is just a friendly reminder that as the new year begins, change will not happen overnight, but it is coming. Good things are coming, and I can’t wait to see what 2021 has in store for us all 💓 ⁣
⁣
Wishing everyone good health & happiness 🥂

Our #1 photoshoot location in Hamilton: 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞!⁣⁣
⁣⁣
The grounds have such a variety of choices from the beautiful architecture of the actual buildings, to the stunning landscape with trees & waterfront, there are endless possibilities! We always used to go on field trips as kids into the castle which is even more gorgeous inside (& we used to always get cookies at the end of the tour from their wood oven, where my hamiltonians at that remember this?! 🙋🏻‍♀️)⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Where’s your fav spot to shoot in your hometown?! Let’s create a list 👇🏼

People have asked me before why we go out and take

People have asked me before why we go out and take random photos to “create content” on our page and what the point of it is?⁣
⁣
My #1 answer to that every single time is the memories Shawn and I have made together while going out and adventuring will be something I cherish forever🤍 For us, discovering awesome new places we’ve never been before and taking a few fun photos while doing it will never feel like a chore, it’s a hobby. It’s fun and good for the soul.💫 We’ve visited so many cool places together (even locally) that we would have visited anyway, so why not share it with the world to inspire them to get out there!⁣
⁣
Always know your WHY. 🥰

✨GIVEAWAY ALERT✨⁣ Tis' the season of winter

✨GIVEAWAY ALERT✨⁣
Tis' the season of winter fashion & the perfect Christmas gift! Our friends at Danier are giving away leather gloves and we want you to have a pair. An $80 value🙌🏼 Here's how to enter: ⁣
⁣
1. Make sure you’re following @thethompsontrotters and @Danier_official on Instagram.⁣
2. Tag someone in the comments below who you think would love a pair of Danier leather gloves.⁣
3. Go to the link in the @Danier_official bio and enter to win.⁣
*Bonus entry for sharing this post on your story*⁣
⁣
This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram. No purchase necessary. Winners will be announced via our Instagram on Sat. Dec. 19.

hi friends, it’s been a while 👋🏼 ⁣ we’

hi friends, it’s been a while 👋🏼 ⁣
we’ve been settling into our new home and absolutely loving our new home account @thethompsonhaven⁣
⁣
I’m sure it’s the same with most of you, but we’ve been feeling very frustrated/discouraged on the travel end of things. We did have a trip booked for March, but if there is still a mandatory two week quarantine when we return that we’d have to take unpaid from work, we won’t be able to go. This would be our FOURTH travel credit 🙈🙈🙈 We have been missing travelling SO much ☹️ Really craving an adventure!⁣
⁣
So my question for you is do you have any trips booked? Are you just going anyway despite the state of the world? No judgements just curious, there can def be safe travel during this time. Where are you going, we would love to know??🤗

Have you done all the fall things yet?! ⁣ ⁣ Be

Have you done all the fall things yet?! ⁣
⁣
Be sure to check out Ontario’s badlands! So so gorgeous, especially in the fall with all the leaves changing colours over the pretty hills🤗⁣
⁣
Heading up north on Saturday for a little staycation collab. Check our stories this weekend to follow along!⁣
⁣
Ps. We have a blog post about the badlands with all the info about visiting! Check it out:⁣
⁣
WWW.THETHOMPSONTROTTERS.COM

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my fellow Canadians 🙏🏼⁣
⁣
We visited the Scarborough Bluffs a few weeks back, but had only ever been to the top lookout point before! We decided to head to the bottom and absolutely loved exploring! There’s a gorgeous sand beach, marina, and more to explore! Its a very large area. It’s free to enter, you just have to pay for parking.⁣
⁣
It would be a perfect Fall day trip with all of the pretty leaves changing colours 🍂

Grateful for moments of peace like these✨🍂🌾🌞 ⁣
⁣
Tips for visiting Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area⁣
▪️Reservations are required online prior to visiting ⁣
▪️You are given a 2 hours time slot due to Covid-19⁣
▪️It’s open from 9am-9pm ⁣
▪️Entering the park is $6.50 per adult as a non-member ⁣
▪️Visit conservationhalton.ca to reserve a spot ⁣
▪️The trails look sooo nice in fall with the leaves changing colours! ⁣
⁣
Enjoy!

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We’ve been ✨hibernating✨ this winter. ⁣
⁣
Not sure if it’s because of covid, working from home, or the cold but honestly we barely leave the house. Went on a hike last weekend and felt amazing to really get outside and move our bodies. Maybe it’s just a winter funk but got any tips to have more energy/motivation these days?? Lemme hear ‘em 👇🏼🤍

This was New Years last year for us. The prettiest

This was New Years last year for us. The prettiest rainbow we’ve ever seen & the last time we left the country. Such a tease 😅⁣
⁣
If 2020 has taught us anything it’s that we are not invincible, none of us are in full control of our lives, and true happiness comes from slowing down & being with people that matter most. ⁣
⁣
This is just a friendly reminder that as the new year begins, change will not happen overnight, but it is coming. Good things are coming, and I can’t wait to see what 2021 has in store for us all 💓 ⁣
⁣
Wishing everyone good health & happiness 🥂

Our #1 photoshoot location in Hamilton: 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞!⁣⁣
⁣⁣
The grounds have such a variety of choices from the beautiful architecture of the actual buildings, to the stunning landscape with trees & waterfront, there are endless possibilities! We always used to go on field trips as kids into the castle which is even more gorgeous inside (& we used to always get cookies at the end of the tour from their wood oven, where my hamiltonians at that remember this?! 🙋🏻‍♀️)⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Where’s your fav spot to shoot in your hometown?! Let’s create a list 👇🏼

People have asked me before why we go out and take

People have asked me before why we go out and take random photos to “create content” on our page and what the point of it is?⁣
⁣
My #1 answer to that every single time is the memories Shawn and I have made together while going out and adventuring will be something I cherish forever🤍 For us, discovering awesome new places we’ve never been before and taking a few fun photos while doing it will never feel like a chore, it’s a hobby. It’s fun and good for the soul.💫 We’ve visited so many cool places together (even locally) that we would have visited anyway, so why not share it with the world to inspire them to get out there!⁣
⁣
Always know your WHY. 🥰

✨GIVEAWAY ALERT✨⁣ Tis' the season of winter

✨GIVEAWAY ALERT✨⁣
Tis' the season of winter fashion & the perfect Christmas gift! Our friends at Danier are giving away leather gloves and we want you to have a pair. An $80 value🙌🏼 Here's how to enter: ⁣
⁣
1. Make sure you’re following @thethompsontrotters and @Danier_official on Instagram.⁣
2. Tag someone in the comments below who you think would love a pair of Danier leather gloves.⁣
3. Go to the link in the @Danier_official bio and enter to win.⁣
*Bonus entry for sharing this post on your story*⁣
⁣
This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram. No purchase necessary. Winners will be announced via our Instagram on Sat. Dec. 19.

hi friends, it’s been a while 👋🏼 ⁣ we’

hi friends, it’s been a while 👋🏼 ⁣
we’ve been settling into our new home and absolutely loving our new home account @thethompsonhaven⁣
⁣
I’m sure it’s the same with most of you, but we’ve been feeling very frustrated/discouraged on the travel end of things. We did have a trip booked for March, but if there is still a mandatory two week quarantine when we return that we’d have to take unpaid from work, we won’t be able to go. This would be our FOURTH travel credit 🙈🙈🙈 We have been missing travelling SO much ☹️ Really craving an adventure!⁣
⁣
So my question for you is do you have any trips booked? Are you just going anyway despite the state of the world? No judgements just curious, there can def be safe travel during this time. Where are you going, we would love to know??🤗

Have you done all the fall things yet?! ⁣ ⁣ Be

Have you done all the fall things yet?! ⁣
⁣
Be sure to check out Ontario’s badlands! So so gorgeous, especially in the fall with all the leaves changing colours over the pretty hills🤗⁣
⁣
Heading up north on Saturday for a little staycation collab. Check our stories this weekend to follow along!⁣
⁣
Ps. We have a blog post about the badlands with all the info about visiting! Check it out:⁣
⁣
WWW.THETHOMPSONTROTTERS.COM

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my fellow Canadians 🙏🏼⁣
⁣
We visited the Scarborough Bluffs a few weeks back, but had only ever been to the top lookout point before! We decided to head to the bottom and absolutely loved exploring! There’s a gorgeous sand beach, marina, and more to explore! Its a very large area. It’s free to enter, you just have to pay for parking.⁣
⁣
It would be a perfect Fall day trip with all of the pretty leaves changing colours 🍂

Grateful for moments of peace like these✨🍂🌾🌞 ⁣
⁣
Tips for visiting Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area⁣
▪️Reservations are required online prior to visiting ⁣
▪️You are given a 2 hours time slot due to Covid-19⁣
▪️It’s open from 9am-9pm ⁣
▪️Entering the park is $6.50 per adult as a non-member ⁣
▪️Visit conservationhalton.ca to reserve a spot ⁣
▪️The trails look sooo nice in fall with the leaves changing colours! ⁣
⁣
Enjoy!

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