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✨ Life in Pleasantville is a not-so-serious guide to Canadian travel, comfort food, and midlife realness. I’ve been writing here since 2011—pull up a chair and stay awhile.


Plan Your Cape Breton Adventure Now

Plan a Cabot Trail Road Trip: The World’s Sexiest Drive

Celtic Colours Accommodation Guide: The Best Stays in Cape Breton

Plan Your Ultimate Celtic Colours Festival Escape In Cape Breton

Ingonish Beach in Cape Breton Highlands

Need Peace? Go East – Five Reasons to Go to Cape Breton NOW

Oh Canada!

Travel Here, Not There: 10 Canadian Swaps for Your Favourite U.S. Getaways

Toronto with Teens

Toronto With Teens – Chasing Teen Dreams in The Six

white water rafting adventure ottawa river

White Water Rafting in Ontario with Friends: An Epic Girls Trip

Things to Do in Quebec’s Eastern Townships: A Three-Day Itinerary

Rocky Mountaineer

The Journey Is the Destination Aboard Rocky Mountaineer

Best Parks Canada Places to Visit This Summer (and Why You Should Book Now)

Beausoleil Island Awaits: Your Next Girls’ Trip Just Got Better

Why a Le Boat Rideau Canal Trip Is So Unique

My Real Experience Solo RV Camping in Ontario (From Scared to Strong)

Travel Around the Globe

The One Hotel Room in Ireland I Never Wanted to Leave: Harvey’s Point, Donegal

A Day in Derry: Your Ultimate 24-Hour Guide

carrick a rede near bushmills

Bushmills Things to Do: A Wee Village with Big Adventures

irish oysters farming

How I Fell in Love with Irish Oysters at Croagh Patrick Seafoods

Mazatlan Sign on malecon

Before You Go to Mazatlán Here’s What You Should Know

Cabo San Lucas on the water

Before You Go To Cabo, Here’s What You Should Know

The Unexpected Joy of Hiking in Italy

Go To Venice

Travel Tips for Venice (That Go Beyond the Guidebook)

tours in Northern Italy

Top 3 Must-Visit Tours When Travelling In Northern Italy

Fun with The Girls

The Mrs. Roper Comeback Is Everything—Kaftans, Cocktails & All

How to Host a Mrs. Roper Party That Would Make Helen Proud

age dysmorphia

The Perils of Age Dysmorphia, Chicken Baseball, and the FAFO Generation

Girls Gone Mild – Your Girls’ Getaway Blueprint

Food to Fit in Your Hard Pants Again

bunny bait in a bowl

Bunny Bait – Make this for Easter

Spinach & Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potato with Maple Tahini Sauce

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, Irresistible and Simple

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts – A Canadian Asian Fusion Recipe

Hard Boiled Eggs From Monday to Friday

Easy Homemade Granola with Maple Syrup

Easy Homemade Granola With Maple Syrup

The Show Must Go On!

cirque du soleil echo

Why Cirque du Soleil Echo is a Must-See This Year

Six the musical

Slay Queens: The Electrifying Stories Behind Six, The Musical

Exploring the Heart and Soul of “Ain’t Too Proud” – The Temptations’ Musical Journey

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Oh Canada

Travel Here, Not There: 10 Canadian Swaps for Your Favourite U.S. Getaways

Le Boat House Boat at Bevridges Lock

 Heading Out on a Le Boat Trip? Here’s What to Pack (and What to Leave Behind)

Plan a Cabot Trail Road Trip: The World’s Sexiest Drive

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