We’re halfway through the year, and I’m finally dedicating time to write this post because 2023 is a year I don’t want to forget! This was the year I learned to take things slowly and savor every moment without rushing through the experience. I didn’t chase the weekends—I enjoyed each day as they were. Winter … More 2023: A Year in Review
Traveling has changed for us since welcoming our newest family member, Pierce, in May 2023! Since then, he’s been a part of all our adventures—whether it was an anniversary staycation at The Pearle in Burlington, trips to the cottage, or visits to the U.S. We decided it was time to venture a bit further, so … More Traveling with a Baby: Our Family Adventure in Banff and Lake Louise
It was so nice to be on the plane again after being grounded in Toronto for the past 3 years. Our good friends Liz and Ken planned a beautiful wedding in Victoria, BC this year and we made sure to make the most of the trip. Being 3 years older, wiser and more tired, I … More Exploring the Best of the Canadian West Coast: 4 Days of Adventures from Vancouver to Victoria
If you haven’t already, please start here with my blog on my overall thoughts on the Big Island. Kona, in the Hawaiian language, means leeward or dry side of the island. That is, it’s dry until 3pm and the clouds start rolling over. The weather on the Big Island was pretty predictable with sunshine in … More 5 Day Travel Guide to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
The travesty! No, a month ago I had never been to Vancouver. Flights from Toronto to Vancouver were way too expensive. Flying to San Diego or anywhere in California ranged from $300 – $600 for a round trip, whereas flying to Vancouver was always +$700 so it’s always been hard to justify the cost. But for … More 4 Day Guide to Exploring Vancouver, BC
2016 was yet another amazing year full of wonderful travels. As per last year, and years before, 2016 began in sunny San Diego. We hiked the mountains and shopped the malls. We were also invited by Lego to visit the Legoland theme park! March 2016 took us to Hong Kong once again to visit family. … More My 2016: a year in travel photos
Carl got me hooked on South Korea’s famous variety show, Running Man, 2 years ago. Since then, I’ve been obsessed with the Korean culture. The food, the sites, the people. So when we saw the Toronto > Hong Kong > Taiwan > Korea adventure, we hopped on it right away. I made an extensive itinerary that … More 7 Day Guide to Seoul, South Korea: the goes, do’s and don’ts & detailed map
I thought by now, I’m a pretty experienced traveler…kinda. But boy, was I wrong. I missed my Taiwan trip. A few things happened that prevented me from going to the Taiwan portion of my Asia trip. First I left my passport at my uncle’s house (which is where I stayed) and my poor uncle had … More Travel Woes: Missed flight, invalid passport and a few extra days in Hong Kong
When traveling to a foreign place (like Italy last year), I like to map out my day hour by hour. I know, it sounds less spontaneous and adventurous this way but if I’m traveling half way across the world, I better make the most of my time. I searched the web to see if any other travel bloggers … More Travel Guide: Planning our trip to Seoul, South Korea
The year started off with us returning from our trip to San Francisco and San Diego. After coming back, I went on a short work trip in April to Montreal, QC and devoured a delicious brick oven pizza that I’ll return for! The following month we stepped foot in Europe for the first time! I … More My 2015: a year in travel photos
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