They say ‘third time’s a charm’, but for me, the first was all it took. Chicago had me at hello, and I’ve proclaimed my affection for it ever since. I most certainly like Chicago more than New York, believing that Toronto is much more like a mini-Chicago than the “Little Apple”. I love Chicago’s neighbourhoods, … Continue reading »
It’s been nearly three years, and I still find it difficult to verbalise why I fell so in love with Iceland in just four short days (the first time around). Photos usually serve as suitable assistants, but even then, many people still don’t understand my infatuation. I’ve even had one friend call me weird for … Continue reading »
After our glacier hike was cancelled, we were left wondering if there was enough to do in Vík to keep us entertained for an entire day. Vík, with a population of only a few hundred, turned out to be one of the most stunningly surprising places I’ve ever been. Here’s a look: Planning our day … Continue reading »
Trundling indeed. I’ve made a habit of visiting wineries in the north Okanagan – Mission Hill, Grey Monk, Cedar Creek, and my all-time favourite Quails’ Gate – but I’ve never ventured much further south. In a quest to hit up somewhere new, we did just that – ventured south into Oliver and Osoyoos, and … Continue reading »
It’s been a while since I’ve posted. Yes, I’ve totally neglected the blog. Ooooops. My job requires me to do a lot of creative content, so by the time I’m done work, I really don’t want to turn the computer back on and write more travel content. I’ve been pretty good lately about shutting down … Continue reading »
As I planned my #FCRoadTrip travels through southern Quebec, I was rather excited to discover that the region known as “Centre-du-Quebec” (aka the bit between Quebec City and Montreal), is a haven for antiques and antiquing. Who knew!? Being that my mum and I have a bit of a thing for antiques, we decided to … Continue reading »
For me, there’s nothing more satisfying than eating locally-sourced foods and chatting with local vendors about their produce and procuring procedures. I love seeing how excited people get about food, and how proud they are about their local suppliers. When we let it slip that we’re huge fans of goat cheese, John, the cheesemonger at … Continue reading »
I think we got really lucky. Six years ago, my best friend and I found ourselves in Nice at the same time as the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix. Needless to say, I was ridiculously excited, being a fan of film and F1 (I have an English dad, so I’ve grown up … Continue reading »
There’s an ongoing discussion / debate here in Toronto with regards to the graffiti and street art that peppers the city. It’s a discussion that polarises some, and unites others, dividing those that believe it’s art and those that believe it’s graffiti. To get even more complex, many, like me, believe there’s a distinction between … Continue reading »
The skyline of Panama City is almost unbelievable. Modern to the extreme, it feels more like Miami than Central America. The towers are sky-high, gleaming, and covered in glass. The skyline is at once inspiring, fascinating, and inconsistent with life on the ground. Regardless, an instant favourite building emerged from the skyline. “That twirly building” … Continue reading »
