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Travel in the Time of Covid 2.0
An updated look at travel in the time of Covid: what open borders look like to Canadians, and if it’s really worth breaking out your suitcases just yet!
Mackinac Island
Fancy a trip back in time? Read all the Outlander Series and craving more? Follow me, I have a treat for you! Step onto Mackinac Island and you’ll find yourself smack dab in the middle of the 1800s. How’s that for time travel? This… Continue Reading “Mackinac Island”
Thai Coconut Lime Chicken
I’ve never been to Thailand, but it’s on the list! I found this recipe online, have prepared it several times for my family, and my mother has requested the recipe so I’m putting it on here, as per the code of pettiness. You can… Continue Reading “Thai Coconut Lime Chicken”
The Catacombs of St. Callixtus
First of all let me be very honest with you guys; this is one place that I want to go back to, if only because my memory of it is so vague. I’ll do my best to write down what I recall, but I… Continue Reading “The Catacombs of St. Callixtus”
True Story Tuesday: Cheeky England
Present day me is very much a quick planner when it comes to travel. Given a couple of hours I can plan a vacation. Given a credit card I can have it booked and ready to go within the day. I also have a… Continue Reading “True Story Tuesday: Cheeky England”
Platform 9 3/4
Time to get nerdy guys! I couldn’t very well visit London without heading to Platform 9 3/4, which proved to be quite an experience in itself. For those who haven’t read Harry Potter, here’s a quick summary of how important Platofmr 9 3/4 is:… Continue Reading “Platform 9 3/4”
5 Ways I save Money (and Time) on food while I travel
Being part Italian and part French, food is a big part of my life. My friends know that they will never have to worry about eating when they’re out with me because I will either already have food on me or know where to… Continue Reading “5 Ways I save Money (and Time) on food while I travel”
Fort Amherst
You know you’ve done a good job on your fort when it’s never fired a shot in anger. That’s just what Fort Amherst was, and is to this day. This Napoleonic fortress is situated at the midpoint between Chatham and Gillingham, near the shores… Continue Reading “Fort Amherst”
The 10 Best Things About Solo Travel
As you’ve read in my previous article, there are a lot of great things to experience when traveling with friends. Honestly there’s nothing that I love more than being abroad with friends; except maybe being abroad alone. I understand the trepidation some people feel… Continue Reading “The 10 Best Things About Solo Travel”
Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo-Jump
I know, fabulous title, but no, I’m not making this up. This UNESCO world heritage site can be found south of Calgary, just short of the Canada-US border. The story starts with the one of the plains nations, the Blackfoot people. For approximately six… Continue Reading “Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo-Jump”
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