Montréal! I’d heard so many great things about this city so when the opportunity to visit landed in my lap, I didn’t hesitate for…
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Ten airports you must book a window seat for
Aisle or window? That’s a question I’m sure many of us are familiar with. I’m a big fan of window seats – you’ll know…
The magnificent Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal
It was my first visit to Montréal and I know now… it won’t be my last! I spent four days (way too short) criss-crossing…
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…
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 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…