It's almost spring; the birds are starting to sing and daylight saving time happens tomorrow — so get ready to feel like a zombie hooked up to a coffee IV next week — and naturally our thoughts turn to men in kilts. Because after hibernation mode who doesn't want visions of Jamie Fraser dancing in our heads? Um…where were we? Right, crushes. As always, we've got you covered wether you're looking to balm your bags or butter up your baking. Anne Radcliffe: "When 35mm film went …
Top 10 Travel Apps
A great travel app should make your life easier, whether you’re camped out under a beach parasol in Martinique or backpacking between B&Bs in Slovenia. There are countless — really, I lost count — apps available for day-trippers and world adventurers to help you prepare a trip, and once you’re on the ground, make the most of the places you’re visiting. I’ve narrowed it down to ten basic apps that will help you save money and time, and avoid headaches. At least travel headaches. What you do …
Fifteen Summer Travel Essentials
What to pack when travelling is determined by where you’re going and what your plans are once you've safely arrived at the destination. The strappy heels you'll wear to a bistro won’t work for a hike on the mountains around Pemberton, British Columbia, and there’s no call for a winter sleeping bag if you’re staying at the Hôtel du Petit Moulin in the Marais district of Paris. It doesn’t matter if the accommodations are a five-star hotel or a motel lost in time, there are basics every …
Summer is Brief, Capture Every Moment #30SummerDays #Giveaway
On the occasion of Canada's 147th birthday, I'm pretty excited to kick-off this giveaway for a Nikon Coolpix S9600. For the month of June Staples Canada challenged me to participate in their #30DaysofSummer photo challenge on Instagram. I have to admit that looking through my pictures now, it's been fun to watch the evolution of the season, from flowers first budding to kids playing in the pool and I'm inspired to keep going...to capture every moment! Summer in Canada, after all, is …
