Pop The Question In A Unique Place This Valentine's Day
As Valentine's Day draws near, it's time to show our loved ones just how much they mean to us. Better yet, if you're thinking of popping the ultimate question, then now is the perfect time! You've...
View Article7 Ways My Family Is Kind To The Environment While Travelling
Travelling is often about self indulgence. We want to eat exotic foods, watch photo-worthy sunsets and lounge by the pool without worrying about deadlines or cooking dinner. But over years of taking...
View ArticleDo Not Disturb: Sexy Hotel Amenity Kits
With plush bedding, velvety bathrobes and bathtubs for two, hotels provide the perfect excuse for a steamy weekend away. And, with the next installment of "Fifty Shades of Grey" hitting the screens,...
View Article10 Tips For Women Travelling Solo
That's me in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India (2016) Women travel for a variety of reasons, from recreation to business to study. For any woman travelling solo, personal safety must be paramount -- regardless...
View ArticleQuito, Ecuador: South America's Not-So-Hidden Gem
I knew very little about Quito, Ecuador and had rarely seen it appear in Canadian vacation websites, but a short visit made me realize it's a not-so-hidden gem. South America's smallest capital packs a...
View ArticleTop 5 LGBTQ-Friendly Romantic Vacation Spots
The abundance of roses, candy hearts and Hershey kisses can only mean one thing, the day of love is almost here. And while we all know February 14th is a Hallmark-invented holiday, it's a great time to...
View ArticleWestJet Pilot Treats Stranded Air Canada Flight To Pizza
A WestJet pilot made some hungry Air Canada passengers very happy last week after they were stranded in New Brunswick. On Jan. 8, an Air Canada flight from Toronto to St. John's was forced to land in...
View Article5 Reasons You Shouldn't Wait To Visit Cuba
As the number American-based airlines traveling to Cuba increase, the rumors circulate even faster. Stories of hoards of American tourists flocking to otherwise tranquil beaches and lavish resorts are...
View ArticleSkating Through A Winter Wonderland At Arrowhead Provincial Park
There are few things more Canadian than ice-skating through a forest in February. This past weekend, my friends and I spent a whimsical weekend in the woods at Arrowhead Provincial Park and experienced...
View ArticleYukon Hair-Freezing Contestants Have Some Stiff Competition
A Whitehorse, Yukon, hot spring is hosting a competition to find out who has the coolest hair — literally. Visitors to the Takhini Hot Pools are invited to submit photos of their frozen hair in the...
View ArticleBaja, Mexico Is The Ultimate Road Trip
Prickly cacti, intermittent cell phone signals, and one-horse towns may not sound like the makings of an unforgettable road trip, but they are. Nearly every dusty dirt road along Mexico's Baja...
View ArticleThe Trappers Festival Made Me Feel Closer To My Canadian Identity
It's that time of year when thousands of Canadians are getting away to a warmer climate for their reading weeks and spring breaks. But instead of the beaches and palm trees I went a different route, I...
View Article48 Hours In Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap was once a home base for exploration of the Angkor Archaeological Park. But in recent years, it has become so much more than that. While exploration of the more than 400-square-kilometre...
View ArticleFirst Nation In B.C. Revives Tree-Cutting Ceremony
James August spent one hour on a momentous Sunday morning alone with a tree. He stood in the January cold touching the bark of the 120-foot cottonwood that had spent all of its years on the property of...
View ArticleForget The Franchise: Touring Toronto In Boutique Style
Every time I pass an empty Toronto storefront, I'm filled with excitement. I wonder what local entrepreneur will transform the space into a neighbourhood hotspot with unique and undiscovered foods,...
View ArticleAlternative Ski Resorts Across North America
There are plenty of amazing places to ski and snowboard in North America, but some are much more popular than others, not necessarily because they're better, but because they are better known. If...
View Article5 Getaways To Spice Up Your Relationship
With the highly-anticipated, blockbuster hit 50 Shades Darker finally out in theatres, there is no better time to reignite the flame with your bae. We have created this hot list of getaways to revamp...
View ArticleWhat's New In San Francisco For 2017
I love travelling to new places. They can be around the corner or across the globe. Recently, I was lucky enough to explore San Francisco and found it to be an amazing place to visit with plenty of...
View Article5 Boutique Hotels Every Traveller Should Visit In This Lifetime
Photo credit: Wicker Paradise Six charming bungalows on a deserted Barbuda beach, villas perched upon the narrowest stretch of Santorini, and a beautified farmhouse nestled among the vineyards of wine...
View Article7 Fun Family Ski Spots For March Break 2017
No one could have predicted even two years ago that my family would spend nearly every weekend of our (crazy) Canadian winters on the slopes. But we do. Because there's hardly a better way for us to...
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