Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
Is it possible to grow out of Disney? My kids have been raised on Disney, with our youngest visiting for the first time at three months. While she certainly doesn’t remember that trip, I remember her first set of little ears like it was yesterday. Over the years, we’ve visited Walt Disney World a total …
Conquering my fear of taxes was not an easy feat. Growing up, one of my Dad’s favourite expressions, aside from “pull my finger”, was this: “There are only two things certain in life; death and taxes.” Needless to say, I didn’t view taxes in the most positive light. For many years, I delegated my income …
This is the story of how Disney ruined cruising for me. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed several cruises on various cruise lines and I thought they were quite good. After enjoying four days on the Disney Dream however, I realize I’ve been living a lie. Way to go Disney, now what am I supposed to …
When my husband and I booked a trip to Cabo, we knew before we got there that it was going to be a week on the move. Never ones to sit still, we immediately sought out the best adventure excursions in Cabo through our Sunwing Experiences rep on the ground. Flipping through the book, we …
What happens when you throw a bunch of Canadians on a boat in Mexico? A fiesta naturally, because there’s two things Canadians know how to do well—party and socialize. The Canexican tour is offered exclusively through Sunwing Experiences and La Isla Tours to Canadian travellers out of the Cabo San Lucas harbour and is a perfect …
The United States has a crisis on its hands. And blood. So much blood. Common sense gun control laws are needed desperately, but instead the US Constitution is being used to harm the most vulnerable of its citizens. It has been crumpled and twisted and tied like a blindfold over the eyes of those who’d …
Update for 2025: Is Cabo Still Safe to Visit? Yes. In May 2025, the Mexican government issued a tourism safety update declaring Cabo San Lucas a safe destination for visitors. While other areas like the Riviera Maya are facing restrictions, Cabo remains open, welcoming, and secure. With its heavy police presence and tourism-dependent economy, Cabo …
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples. You can spend it with anyone you love (yes, yourself included). It’s the perfect excuse to indulge in your favourite romantic movies. Try a new rom-com, a romantic drama or a favourite from your past to remind you about love when we were all younger and less jaded. Maybe. …
