If you’re looking for things to do in Nova Scotia, add these seven culinary adventures to your East Coast road trip itinerary.
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Squeezed between racy Amsterdam and cheese-mongering Paris, Belgium’s Bruges may seem small potatoes at first glance. But this fairy tale-like town has more to offer than Medieval architecture and canals. Foodies and ale-lovers flock to Bruges to indulge in calorific cuisine, craft beer, and some bizarre ways of ingesting chocolate (think: cocaine-style). Here are five things to love about Bruges’ food scene: Continue Reading →
From opening day in November, Lake Louise is a magnet for mainstay mountain lovers, eager to take advantage of the sensational six-month season. After a six months abstinence from the addictive sport, everyone relishes the face-numbing frigid fresh air on the quad, the whoosh of speed, legs dangling and windchill infiltrating miniscule gaps in hats and helmets. Continue Reading →
Moscow’s onion spires — on colourful St. Basil’s Cathedral, on the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, and on a multitude of lesser-known buildings—are perhaps the most iconic examples of the city’s architecture, but there are equally-impressive displays beneath the streets.
For just the cost of a subway ticket, you can access nearly 200 stations on 12 lines comprising more than 325 kilometres of track—and get a history lesson. Here, listed chronologically by date opened, are five of Moscow’s greatest Metro stations. Continue Reading →
Quick, what’s your best memory of Montreal? Come on, we all have one. Whether it’s the joy of the Just for Laughs Festival, the thrush of Osheaga or the fantasy of Bal en Blanc, Montreal is home to many of our favourite memories. But between bouts of dancing and smoked meat sandwiches, you’ll need a place to stay. Continue Reading →
Looking for the best day trips in Ontario? Here’s an idea: spend a day exploring the Gatineau Park trails followed by pampering at the Nordik Spa Ottawa. Here’s how to do it! Continue Reading →
Most newlyweds say the best part of their wedding was the honeymoon. After the chaos of hosting a nuptial extravaganza, couples are ready to flee from expectations, drunken speeches and bad dancing. After my own wedding one year ago, my husband and I basked in newly wedded bliss in a very special way: living in … Continue Reading →
Any city dweller knows that too much time spent in an ultra urban setting can drive you a bit mad. Even the most hardcore city-mice have to escape the concrete jungle once in a while. A nearby destination that offers access to nature, fine dining, beautiful grounds and spa services is just what us city … Continue Reading →
Dawson City, Yukon, needs a new toe for the famed Sour Toe Cocktail after a patron swallowed it. We braved the drink & lived to tell the tale. Continue Reading →
With warm weather on the horizon, many Canadians have already booked a big fat summer vacation — they may even be rubbing it in your face. But if you haven’t booked some time away because of expensive plane rides or a lack vacation time, you’re not out of the game just yet. Get ready to … Continue Reading →
When researching my trip to Thailand, I came across a volunteer program in Chiang Mai at an elephant sanctuary called the Elephant Nature Park (ENP). Situated in the mountains, ENP is a peaceful safe haven for Asian elephants rescued from abusive working conditions. Continue Reading →
Behind all questionable decisions, there’s usually a bottle of wine. Or in this case – two. One night, over a glass of cabernet, I decided to celebrate my 42nd birthday by running 42km. Did I mention there was wine involved in this decision? Luckily, my good friend was enthusiastic about joining me. But I was … Continue Reading →
Looking to get the mojo flowing with your honey? With V-Day just around the corner, here’s a brilliant idea: book a winter getaway to Niagara on the Lake! It’s a quaint but charismatic corner in the Niagara Region, with three Vintage Hotels are situated in the vicinity. If you’ve never stayed at a Vintage Hotel, … Continue Reading →
There is certainly no shortage of hotels and B&Bs in Montreal, but the Marriott Château Champlain stands out. Nestled between historic statues and the greenery of Dorchester and Dominion Squares, this contemporary hotel offers first-rate hospitality and a convenient location at a reasonable price. It’s also fun that the locals have affectionately dubbed this hotel as “the cheese-grater” for its 1960’s-era architecture. Continue Reading →
Want a bird’s eye view? Head to Castalia Marsh Retreat in New Brunswick to sleep in a bird house built for humans. Continue Reading →