Whether you’re looking for gifts to take home or something for yourself to remind you of your trip, shopping is a big part of travel for many. And even if you’re not interested in spending any money, window shopping can provide an interesting peek into local life. Here, we’ve rounded up 6 popular shopping streets […] Read more…
When my husband Johnny Jet and I were first invited by Ontario Travel to visit York Durham Headwaters and take the Temperance and Temptation Tour, I admit, a lot of questions came to mind. York Durham who? Where is that? And what exactly does temperance mean? But that’s the beauty of what we do as […] Read more…
My father worked in agriculture so our family moved around rural Ontario a lot before settling in Mississauga, where I spent most of my childhood. I’ve always loved my home province – safe, friendly and bursting with natural beauty. Despite moving frequently and experiencing many small towns across Ontario, there’s so much more to explore, […] Read more…
This year marks Canada’s 151st birthday and as a proud Canadian, I’m ready to celebrate! Canada means everything to me – it’s a land of peace, kindness and opportunity that every day, I’m grateful to be a citizen of. Read more…
For 10 years, my husband Johnny Jet and I have traveled the world together. And when we learned that we were expecting our first child, that didn’t slow us down much. But towards the end of my pregnancy and during the first eight months of new parenthood, we stayed put. No packing our bags, no […] Read more…
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and if you’re looking for the perfect romantic corner table for you and your someone special, look no further than this list of suggestions from Toronto-based bloggers who know the city inside out. From new Toronto hotspots to tried and true favourites you’ll love returning to over and over, […] Read more…
One of my favourite things to do is stay at a hotel. I really do love it. The king size bed. The big fluffy robes. The good night chocolates. Not having to make my bed in the morning. There’s something so totally decadent about a luxury hotel and the Four Seasons Toronto was the perfect place […] Read more…
They say there’s no such thing as cold weather, just inappropriate clothing. Us Canadians, we totally get that. When the temperatures dip below zero, we know that we need to haul out our extreme winter gear in order to get through the season. Because we don’t let a little cold weather slow us down! To […] Read more…
When I travel, it’s almost always with carry-on only. You know what that means … there’s no room to bring home any shopping! But I’m okay with that. My most cherished souvenirs have never been trinkets or tchotchkes. They have always been my memories. And sometimes, you don’t need to head to far-flung corners of […] Read more…
Since summer is so short lived here in Toronto, it can often be difficult to say goodbye. We always want to hold on to those bright, sunshiney days just a little bit longer. But instead of looking at October as a sure sign that summer is over, I prefer to look at it as the […] Read more…