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 many people, summer is the time to take a vacation. It’s when the kids are out of school and the weather is good. But it’s also the time that everyone else is taking vacation, meaning hotels, airports and popular destinations are teeming with tourists and prices for everything are inflated. Me? Summer is the […] Read more…
When I was around eight years old, my mom and I traveled to Prince Edward Island for an unforgettable journey that has stayed with me my whole life. Just the two of us, exploring the beauty of the island and getting intimately acquainted with the always friendly, often gossipy and sometimes meddlesome locals. And we […] Read more…
Looking for an action-packed vacation destination? Want to get away to someplace that’s got picture perfect, postcard-worthy scenery at every turn? 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…
Right after I graduated from Ryerson University, I landed my first job at a PR firm on Bay Street in downtown Toronto. I moved from my student apartment into a more grown-up space, right in the heart of the city on Charles Street, around Bay and Bloor. My new home was across the street from […] Read more…
Planning to travel to Alberta this summer? Here are 8 things you’ll want to make sure you throw in your suitcase. Read more…
Planning to travel to Alberta this winter? You won’t want to leave home without these essentials. Read more…