There’s a somewhat secret place north of the runway of Pearson International airport that my friend O showed me a few years ago. It has the perfect vantage point to watch planes land, inspiring the ultimate wanderlust. The first time you see the tiny dots lined up in the sky you don’t think much of …
Tag: Sunset
Paradise found in Puerto Vallarta
Have you ever been so in love with a place that when it was time to go, you felt like you were leaving your home? Like you were leaving behind the love of your life? I’ve had that feeling three times in my life. The first was leaving Naples, where I grew up and all …
My Love Affair With Freehand Los Angeles
As per my annual Family Day long weekend tradition (which I started last year), I took off somewhere warmer than my current Toronto residence. You know, change of latitude for a change of attitude or what not. I dipped to LA to spend 60 amazing hours covering as much ground as possible. On the second …
Paris Through Rosé Colored Glasses
Last long weekend (which I further extended), I decided that Paris was a good idea and so I got on a new budget airline and shipped myself off to the land of bread and cheese. I spent the next 4.5 glorious days popping into every boulangerie, pâtisserie and fromagerie in sight and spent full afternoons …
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 …