Twinkly lights, snowy nights and a warm cup of Christmas cheer. That basically sums up Distillery District’s annual Christmas Market. I know it’s rare that I post something about the city I live in but a walk through this historic neighborhood at Christmastime is not unlike making a short but sweet pit-stop in one of Europe’s …
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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 …
My Sunset Addiction
“Every one of a hundred thousand cities around the world had its own special sunset and it was worth going there, just once, if only to see the sun go down.” ~ Ryū Murakami ~ I’m addicted to sunsets. For me it’s like watching the same movie repeatedly but the ending is different every time. …
Homebody or Nomad?
I find myself fascinated with both of these types of people and personally I think I fall right in the middle. Not too original, I realize. But for the longest time I believed myself to be more nomadic. Guess it depends on how you define it. Some definitions (according to yours truly): Homebody: Someone who …
Canada’s Seasonal Scheming
Believe it or not, Canada gets quite a bit of tourism annually. I don’t know the exact statistics but I know it’s a lot every time I try to visit Niagara Falls. I have this friend, M, who was here on a one year work term from Slovakia. She arrived in the summer with an understated …