Canada, the second largest country in the world, is a land of great diversity; from the icy emptiness of the Arctic north to the…
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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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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…
How to eat fresh lobster
I never really knew how to eat fresh lobster even though I love the taste of it. My way was to hammer it to…
My velvet escape travel tip: Nova Scotia Atlantic coast
“My velvet escape travel tip” is a guest series about what the name ‘Velvet Escape’ evokes and what that would be in the hometown…
