For those who didn’t know, Quebec City in winter is actually a wonderful idea; it’s a well-rounded snowy destination with lovely scenery and thrilling activities. From snow tubing to skiing, from ice canoe racing (could this possibly *be* any more Canadian) to attending the Carnaval de Québec festivities, and to romantic strolls in the old […]
I’m well aware that Iceland is deeply evocative of volcanoes, lava fields and fierce waves crashing violently against towering cliffs; however, these otherworldly landscapes — as photogenic as they are — should not, in any way, overshadow the quirky treasure that is the Icelandic capital. Let these photos of Reykjavik prove in 27 different ways how […]
“Tell me, what’s your favourite place in the world?” is a question I get asked more often than I can count. And I completely get why. As a travel writer, people are intrigued by my seemingly worldly lifestyle and are curious to get the dirt on certain iconic destinations (yes, Venice smells like sh*t, and in fact, […]
Although London has its fair share of free and yet world-class activities —looking at you, British Museum— making it a lot more affordable to visit as a tourist than other leading capitals, there also are a few noteworthy attractions that come with a somewhat hefty price tag. In a city where so many goods things […]
I couldn’t believe how much I didn’t like Amsterdam the first time I visited. I thought it was exactly what the clichés made it out to be: frat boys on drugs and just an overall assault on the senses. YUK. It took me a good four years before I even considered going back after seeing […]
Because I’m a little bit insane and because I’m definitely a creature of the north (my idea of a nightmare is summer in Italy – ugh, the heat!), I decided to spend a week in the Norwegian Arctic this winter with my pal Amanda. NBD. If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you […]
Ask any of the local Instagrammers where there favourite place in Montreal is, chances are it will be somewhere on Plateau Mont-Royal. Old-Montreal would be a close second, with its historic buildings and cobblestone streets; but Plateau Mont-Royal represents what it’s like to live in Montreal, and is home to so many of the city’s […]
Admittedly, I have seen very little of Italy. Venice, Rome, and Bologna, to be exact – which is not much at all. But I take great pride in saying that I have been to Modena, a city that represents Italy in many aspects, from the foodie culture to the car industry, and to the wonderful terracotta-coloured […]
If you’re been reading the blog for a while, you know how sold I am to my Olympus camera. I still am! Trust me – I broke it earlier this year while in Austria (I dropped the camera on the cement table and watched continue its fatal fall on the wooden chair and on the […]
* This post had been scheduled prior to Alan Rickman’s tragic passing. Let’s make this the time to remember his touching and deep portrayal of Severus Snape. Always. ♥ I remember counting the minutes left until closing time on my cash register. You know how time always seems to go by infinitely more slowly when you’re […]
