Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
A fall getaway in Grey County is where nature turns up the volume on colour and every experience feels like a front-row seat to the season’s best show. There’s a certain magic that comes with hitting the open road alone, especially when the journey takes you through the picturesque landscapes of Grey County. This particular …
If I was to describe my friend group to someone, I would say we’re the embodiment of ‘distance means so little when friendship means so much,’ sprinkled with a smattering of batshit crazy – but in the best imaginable way of course. Simply put, we’re always pushing boundaries, heading out on crazy adventures, and with …
As a travel writer, I’ve had the privilege to explore far-flung places, encounter diverse cultures, and taste new adventures. But often times the most memorable escapades I’ve had are not in distant lands, but right in my backyard. In fact, I would say that some of my best travel memories have happened within an hour …
Quebec is renowned for its picturesque landscapes and rich history, but among its attractions, the Eastern Townships stand out as one of Quebec’s hidden gems. When the world shut down Canadians had little choice but to get familiar with their own backyard. Thankfully, our backyard happens to be one of the prettiest places on earth. …
If I, a vertically challenged woman who has wilfully avoided parallel parking for 36 years, can Captain a 50 foot, five bedroom Le Boat houseboat through various locks and waterways on the Rideau Canal over five days, then you, my friend, can do it too.
“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 …
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 …
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 …
