These days, a smartphone is so much more than just a phone. In fact, the phone functionality may be the feature you use with the least frequency! These tiny little handheld computers are game-changers, especially for travelers. With a reported two million apps (and counting!) available for download in the Apple app store alone, there’s […] Read more…
I love finding new uses for old things. There’s something satisfying about finding a way to repurpose something, rather than tossing it in the trash. Read more…
Pinterest has long been my favourite platform to share content on. It’s full of endless inspiration and I use it for everything from finding new recipes, birthday party ideas and decorating projects (it was an invaluable resource when I moved into my new house) to staying on top of fashion trends and planning my travels. […] Read more…
I remember the first time I realized my vision wasn’t as clear as it should be. I was 14 and my dad was standing on the staircase outside my bedroom door, asking what I wanted for lunch. I squinted at him, trying to make his blurry face come into focus. He stood there expectantly, wondering […] Read more…
When a friend asks you to read the book they just wrote, things have the potential to get awkward. Of course, you want to support said friend and you’re definitely interested to check out their chef d’oeuvre. But what if you hate it? Do you risk the friendship in the interest of honesty? Raise your […] Read more…
Taking and sharing photos has become such a big part of the travel experience. Whether you’re sharing your travel photography on social media, emailing your pictures back home to Mom and Dad or capturing memorable moments along the way for your own photo collection, vacation photos are, in my opinion, the best souvenir you can bring home […] Read more…
Most travelers I know are trying to travel lighter, faster and smarter. Doing this well comes from making decisions about everything – from when you buy your airline tickets to what you pack in your suitcase. Certainly, when it comes to traveling lighter, many travelers are opting to leave bulky DSLR cameras at home, in […] Read more…
Traveling with carry-on used to be the only way I’d travel. It wasn’t easy to squeeze all the clothes, shoes, toiletries, hair products, must-haves and nice-to-haves all into an FAA-approved carry-on suitcase. But trip after trip, I did it. Editing as I went. Taking out those pretty shoes I’d only wear once on the trip […] Read more…
All the way to the airport in an Uber, there was a nagging, niggling thought bouncing around the corners of my mind but it never stopped quite long enough for me to catch it. My husband, baby and I arrived at LAX and I felt lighter somehow, despite the fact that we were traveling for the […] Read more…
When I was around eight years old, my mom and I traveled to Prince Edward Island for an unforgettable journey that has stayed with me my whole life. Just the two of us, exploring the beauty of the island and getting intimately acquainted with the always friendly, often gossipy and sometimes meddlesome locals. And we […] Read more…
