Do you ever crave a specific city the way most people crave a certain food? It could be any aspect of that city such as language, architecture, mindset, weather, people…anything! Last Sunday morning I woke up with this insatiable craving for Paris. Yes, I do hear how cliché that sounds. Nonetheless, the craving was there …
Category: Lifestyle
Feeling SAD?
Yes, fellow heliophiles and thalassophiles of the north, the season of SAD is upon us. You may have heard of seasonal affective disorder which is known to strike as Pumpkin Spice season turns rainy and cold and trees shed their colorful crowns that were once vibrant in the fall sunshine. The reality of the impending …
Camping Solo in Muskoka
When it comes to swanky rooftop drinks I’m the first one in line. I’m all for summer dresses and I’ll even dig out some summery shade of lipstick. But when the city gets a little too crowded and the traffic just a bit too congested, nothing beats a weekend camping. Alone. I like spending time …
Hosteling 101
Welcome to my declassified hostel survival guide. As you may have gathered from my past adventures, O is in charge of flights and I book the hostels as the plane pushes back from the gate so I tend to be pretty pressed for time as I make my decision. The thing about picking a hostel …
The Imperative Aperitif
When it comes to social affairs, the French really got it right. From style through cuisine, they have mastered the art of carefree luxury portrayed through simplicity, elegance and quality leaving the rest of the world in admiration and curiosity of their effortlessness. And although one might not achieve such an appearance on a daily …