Is it just me or are we slowly redefining decadence? In the past months that I have spent studying in New York, I have noticed legendary rivalries like the age-old cupcake war losing their lustre in the face of newer competition, like that of the macaron. Before we proceed, let me allay confusion: this...
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It may be a country marked by recent geological and economic disasters, but Icelandic convenience stores prove to be one thing: a go-to destination for…dinner Your perspective on things changes just a little when you happen to be staring down on life from the top of a volcano. Well, okay, not an active volcano,...
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You may never have heard of Israel being referred to as the world’s “best kept secret” but I’m here to champion that title for this neat little place. You’ve already read about its espresso scene and there’s no doubt I’ll soon wax poetic about Israel’s arts and culture, but what about its business? If...
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Planning on heading east from T-Dot this summer or fall? Make Halifax, where extremely friendly locals enjoy their partying, their music-filled pubs and roof top patios and their plentiful and oft flowing local beer, a must stop on your Atlantic Adventures. I just returned from five rather cool, rainy and beer- soaked days in...
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Although Toronto is not a city without its virtues, the allure of Vancouver is undeniable and I have found that the greatest advocates of the city are Vancouverites themselves. As a Torontonian, I could not help but feel pangs of jealousy as my West coast-dwelling companions preached about the beauty of living oceanside. Envy-inducing...
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I was invited to ‘goLocal’ with the LCBO by spending the day with them in Prince Edward County, (or “The County” as my friends insist on all of us non-County-ites calling it), as part of the LCBO’s month-long celebration and promotion of all-things-wines-in-Ontario from September 12th to October 9th.
goLocal supports the smaller Ontario...
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I lived in Vancouver for many years and during that time it began to lose its charm for me. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder and it certainly did for me when I recently visited and was enamored once again. When the weather is good and the sun is shining there is...
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Travelling with children this summer?
Hotels.ca has got you covered with a list of 10 tips to make travelling with the youngsters a little easier.
1) Pack Light
Bring only what you really need.
Indeed, kids do need a lot of things but call the hotel you’re staying at ahead of time...
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Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing travel, last week took the top honors for the third year running as "Best Domestic Airline" in the prestigious Travel + Leisure, World's Best Awards readers' survey.
Well, no surprise here at all. I recently flew Delta and American Airlines in the US and was left speechless,...
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A recent CNNGo article The 8 signs of Travel Burnout made me ponder my own extended travel and the potential for burnout and in particular, my 2004 trip around the world, visiting 26 countries in 12 months.
Much of the CNNGo article resonated with me. I tried not to bitch too much while we blogged:...
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