“You’re going where?”, my friend asked with a perplexed look on her face. “Mississauga,” I said. “But why? What’s in Mississauga?”. Ah, dear friend, a lot as it turns out. For the travel deprived and cabin fevered amongst us, Mississauga happens to be the perfect place to dip your toes back into exploration. As someone who writes about travel, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about its return post-pandemic and where I would end up first. While staring at the walls in my house, …
All-Weather vs All-Season Tires? They Are NOT the Same
In one of life’s great misnaming scandals it’s unfortunate that all-weather vs all-season tires have such similar names. Like exercise and excorcise, they're close but no cigar. So just like you wouldn't dream of confusing a Canadian vs an American, you need to have a clear idea in your head when it comes to all-weather vs all-season, because as you might suspect, while they might appear the same at first glance, they are worlds apart. Let's be clear before we go any further though, if …
Before You Go to Mazatlán Here’s What You Should Know
If you’re currently making plans for winter travel, and why wouldn’t you be with polar vortexes holding many of us in its icy grip already, then you need to put Mazatlán at the top of your travel list. Before you go to Mazatlán though, I’ve pulled together what you need to know before you go! What You Need to Know Before You Go To Mazatlán As a travel writer I’m always open to visiting new places. My job title however, doesn’t automatically make me objective. I’m human after all, and so …
Toronto With Teens – Chasing Teen Dreams in The Six
Exploring Toronto with teens, was for me, like seeing this cosmopolitan city with new eyes. Toronto had become so familiar to me over the years, having lived, worked, and played there, that I had become complacent about it as a tourist destination. On a recent trip with my teenager and her best friend though, I was reminded why the Six attracts visitors from around the globe. Safe, clean, bursting with arts & culture, adventure, sports, dining, and shopping, Toronto quite literally has …
Capital Pride – Ottawa Brings The Love
I believe in love. I am fully, completely, and with a giddy, fluttery heart in love with love. It's hard for me to explain how important it is for me to know that. My heart has been through a lot lately, and it would be easy to let cynicism guide me. It wasn't a delivery of a dozen roses or a new guy though that reminded me of the power of love, but an invitation to march in the Ottawa Capital Pride parade. What better place to find affirmation for living and loving wholeheartedly than …
