The wines of Nova Scotia
“Wines of Nova Scotia?!?!… There’s a wine industry in Nova Scotia?” Those were my exact words when I was told about Nova Scotia’s numerous…
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How to make a caipirinha
Caipirinha! It’s Brazil’s national cocktail: a wicked mix of lime, sugar, cachaça (sugar cane liquor) and lots of ice. I remember my first trip…
Where a million paths cross
New York City! Who could ever forget their very first time in this great city? I remember strolling down the streets in complete awe…
A Shangri-La in downtown Toronto
Definition of Shangri-La: 1. An imaginary remote paradise on earth; utopia. 2. any place of complete bliss, delight and peace (source: online dictionary) The…
The colours of Lunenburg
The town of Lunenburg (map) is a gorgeous fishing town on Nova Scotia’s eastern seaboard, southwest of Halifax. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage…
A forest of glass and steel
It was one of the first things I asked when I arrived in Toronto: what is the origin of the name ‘Toronto’? A quick…
Moments of luxury in Toronto
What is luxury travel? To me, more importantly than travelling like I’d just won the national lottery, luxury travel is all about the moments…
A guide to the best beaches in Florida
There’s a reason tourists travel from all over to experience the Florida coast. Famous for its gorgeous stretches of surf, Florida has always been…
A stroll along the Halifax waterfront
Halifax, Nova Scotia. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. The overwhelming feedback I received from friends who’ve been there was positive. “Ahhh, Halifax…
